Assignment On Intercultural And Cultural Diversity

Business Communications Research Project Outline Assignment on Intercultural/Cultural Diversity 1.) The written paper that will be submitted in Canvas is based on the following criteria. Be careful not to use Plagiarism as Canvas has a Safe Assign program that monitors such. This paper must follow the MLA format (Information found in Canvas under the Announcements tab), and be double spaced containing 3-5 pages in length, therefore; do not simply answer the questions but place all information in paragraph form. The following questions are just used as an outline to help you get started on writing your paper. Due Date can also be found on the Course Schedule in Canvas. (DO NOT USE A COUNTRY THAT YOU ARE FROM) I. In this report, interview a foreign student or foreign businessperson and conduct an interview survey with the information listed below. Ask the following questions of the foreign student or business person: 1) How do people of your country perceive Americans? 2) What are the most difficult adjustments you had to make when you moved to this culture? 3) What advice would you give if I were going to your selected country to live and/or work? 4) Other questions that you may wish to ask? II. In addition, use that same country and research the nation’s cultural attitudes and how it affects business today using the indicators below: Research the following information on your selected country: 1) Time (How is it valued?) 2) What is their idea on material gain and profit motive? 3) What is the woman’s role, especially in business? 4) What is the rule on written vs. oral agreements? 5) Is there is an acceptable place and time of doing business? If not, what is the rule? 6) Is business conducted in English? If not, which language? 7) Discuss the nonverbal signs and/or nonverbal communication. What is understood? 8) What way do people think and feel? 9) Age (at which age do their people usually begin their career?) 10) What is the position of education in their country? 11) Is there a stereotype of culture? If so, what is it? 12) Accepted professional or business attire? 13) What is the general geography and/or climate of the country? 14) Research whether this culture would value: a) Hard work as the requirement for success? b) one’s word, if orally given c) the notion that time is money d) length of time allowed for negotiations e) is there an acceptance of doing business with friends and/or relatives? f) Social change? g) Bonds between people? h) Other information that you found interesting? The formal report should cover the detailed information and include: Name of foreign student or business person (Make sure you do get  their permission first to use their name in your report.) Country you have decided to research. HAVE FUN WITH THIS ASSIGNMENT. REMEMBER THAT YOU CANNOT USE A COUNTRY THAT YOU ARE FROM.