The impact of culture on communication

Overview

As much of the business now takes place on a global scale, cross-cultural communication is now absolutely essential. Communication is always difficult, and when different cultures interact, it can become even more difficult. To communicate more effectively, you need to recognize and respect cultural differences. In this course, you will learn about the importance of cultural differences in the workplace. You will explore the aspects of cultures, which influence the communication between people with different cultures. You will also learn about the different considerations of written and spoken communication in other cultures.

Objectives

• Identify perspectives that support cross-cultural communication
• Define communication styles with a well-defined context and a vague context
• Understand communication styles with a vague context
• Recognize strategies for effective communication in cultures with a vague context
• Understanding communication styles communication with a well-defined context
• recognition of strategies for effective communication in cultures with a well-defined context