What is more important: national or socio-economic culture?
Topic:What is more important: national or socio-economic culture? 3,500 words
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Critically evaluate the extent to which intercultural communication theory can inform intercultural competence in practice.
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Considering intercultural theory, critically evaluate the limitations of cross-cultural theory.
Three
How can cross-cultural theory help adaptation for an intercultural negotiation/meeting? Critically evaluate the extent to which theory can help a professional to adapt to the intercultural context of a negotiation/meeting.
1. Describe the relevant context
2. Assess the layers and aspects of culture that may cause difficulties, with reference to theory
3. Apply cross-cultural theory to the scenario to make recommendations on how a professional might adapt to planning a meeting and negotiating in the business context.
4. Justify the recommendations made with reference to theory
5. Critically appraise any potential difficulties or gaps in the theory from a practical perspective.