Unit 2 Forum

Unit 2 Forum

Forum Assignment: Communication in the Workplace

·       Communicate effectively and ethically in small groups

·       Collaborate to improve team writing

·       Communicate with intercultural audiences

·       Communicate with diverse populations

Forum 2:  Discuss and analyze a situation where you worked on a team/ project team consisting of diverse or intercultural team members

o   What were some good and/or poor examples of communication?

o   Discuss any examples or interpretation of cultural differences as described in Hoftstede’s Cultural Values chart on p. 46 of your text (i.e. individualism, time orientation, formality, etc.).

o   Is there anything that could have been done to make the communication more effective.

Post your answers to the Unit 2 Forum. Finally, be sure to comment on a post made by another student.Remember, there is no right or wrong answer, but I am looking for your analysis of your company’s methods and of your fellow students.

Your postings should be complete by next class.