Cross-cultural Communication

Assignment 1: Discussion—Exploring Potential Research Topics

Do the following to complete this assignment:

• Based on your business experience and the information accumulated in this class, identify three possible research topics related to the subject of the course.
• What managerial problems or opportunities would each of the three studies address? Provide a short description for each research topic, highlighting:
• The problem or opportunity in organizations that needs to be addressed
• The purpose of the research
• The question(s) that, if answered, will help in solving the problem or seizing the opportunity

Beginning Monday, Mar 31, 2014, post your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area.

Assignment 2: Cross-cultural Communication

Do the following for this assignment:

• Research a minimum of four peer-reviewed articles and business magazines for cases demonstrating pitfalls in cross-cultural communication using technology.
• Identify one specific case.
• Develop recommendations to avoid such communication problems. Support your recommendations with specific, current research related to cross-cultural communication and technology.

Summarize the findings in a 2–3-page report. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use the APA format.

By Friday, April 4, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M6: Assignment 2 Dropbox.