Helping Students To Better Understand Business Subcultures [microform] : An Effective Way to Facilitate Cross-Cultural Business Communication / James Calvert Scott
- Bib ID:
- 5529855
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Scott, James Calvert
- Description:
-
- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1991
- 22 p.
- Summary:
-
Although most business instructors acknowledge the desirability of having their students understand business subcultures, few of them develop such understanding in their classes. A nine-step instructional method was developed to remedy this situation. During step one the stage is set by discussing key culture-related concepts. During step two small groups of class members interpret selected business-related proverbs, maxims, and sayings and identify the underlying values and assumptions. During step three the small groups identify alternative values and assumptions from the perspective of one or more other business subcultures. Types of messages that are apt to be influenced when the values and assumptions identified in the preceding two steps are in conflict are identified during step four. At the beginning of step five, the small groups form one large group to share their deliberations and to record key information on the matrix outline that the instructor provides. During step six the instructor reviews key information about business subcultures. During step seven the students read and formulate responses to the questions that accompany a cross-cultured vignette. The students discuss the vignette-related questions in depth during step eight. During step nine the instructor presents useful generalizations about business subcultures. (Four exhibits are included.) (Author/MG)
- Notes:
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
-
In Copyright
You may copy under some circumstances, for example you may copy a portion for research or study. Order a copy through Copies Direct to the extent allowed under fair dealing. Contact us for further information about copying.
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1991
Copyright status may not be correct if data in the record is incomplete or inaccurate. Other access conditions may also apply. For more information please see: Copyright in library collections.
Request this item
Request this item to view in the Library’s reading room.