Intercultural Effectiveness Developmental Plan
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Assignment3.pptx— Cross Cultural Management Assignment 3
Dr. Shea Fan
School of Management
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Canvas: Assignment 3
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Assignment discussion
Read the assignment instructions and marking criteria
What is the assignment about?
Intercultural Effectiveness Developmental Plan
What is the purpose of this assignment?
to reflect on your own attitudes/ behaviours
to show what you have learned from this class and from your interactions with peers
to identify areas for your personal development
to make an action plan to improve your intercultural effectiveness
Marking criteria:
Reflection: superficial reflection ✗
Knowledge
Writing
Referencing
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Aim of this course:
Give you knowledge about cultural difference
Help you to change your attitudes and behaviours when working with culturally different others reflect on your own behaviours and change them
Develop strategies to become more effective
Show what you have learned: 1) do not write how important intercultural interaction is. Only 1000 words. 2) do not only use Hofsteded’s theory
Action plan: be specific. A step-by-step plan.
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How can I select a topic?
Personal experience (current or past)
Teamwork experience (current or past)
Measures (cultural orientation, cultural map, time preference, CQ)
The more specific, the better
Identify evidence
examples related to this weakness
Your feelings
Others’ reactions
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3. Apply theory?
Where can I find theories?
Fit between the theory and the topic you chose
References: a) readings & library database; b) use 5 academic references; c) non-academic references
Demonstrate what you have learned from this course.
4. What is your plan to overcome this weakness?
5. Read the “advice” & “other information” in the instruction
Use “I” in your writing.
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Essay Structure
Introduction: identifying weaknesses, example(s)
In-depth Reflection
Interpretation (identifying the cause)
Action plan
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Get ready for assignment 3?
Read the instruction and the marking criteria
Exchange what questions you have regarding the assignment with your peers
Make a note of these questions
Discuss the questions with your tutor.
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Assignment discussion Tips
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This assignment should be written in an essay format. You should not write the essay as if it is a question and answer sheet. You can change the section titles into more meaningful ones based on the content of your essay.
Focus on one area of weakness and provide in-depth analyses of it.
You should reflect on your own weakness. Do not blame others for their behaviors.
It is not ideal to use too many theories/tools. Focus on one or two that is/are most suitable to your specific weakness.
The action plan should be able to reduce your weakness from different perspectives.
The action plan should be detailed, realistic and actionable.
Times New Roman, font size 12, should be used throughout. Spacing must be 1.5 lines or double lined and margins on all sides.
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Assignment discussion
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Key reasons that people lost points in previous semesters
Did not identify a personal weakness. The topic is too general.
Too many personal stories, not enough stories in a work/uni context
Did not provide detailed examples based on your own experiences.
A lack of connection between the essay and the theory.
A weak action plan
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Assignment 3 check list
Read the assignment instruction
Pay attention to the format requirement in the instruction ( font, line spacing)
Self-reflection: use “I” in the report. Focus on your issue, not “students’ issue”.
Demonstrate your learning from this class.
Go beyond Hofstede’s theory.
Integrate the information of the two micro-credentials.
Do not use theories that are not covered in this course.
Do not use one paragraph to write how important cross-cultural communication is. We all know it. State your weakness in the first paragraph.
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