Communication, Culture, and Discord

2013 ◽  
pp. 146-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reema Rasheed ◽  
Keith Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
Management Communication ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
International Ngos ◽  
Non Local ◽  
Communication Culture ◽  
Over Time

This case study examines an avoidable failure of management communication and leadership in a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) established in Palestine in 1994 with European Union (EU) funding. It has been staffed over time by European and Palestinian employees. This case study highlights processes of cross-cultural communication between local and non-local employees, the mismanagement of which appears to have led to conflict and a breakdown of relationships such that the achievement of the NGO’s mission became threatened. Using a combination of verbatim testimony by the employees involved and reference to established theories of conflict management, cross-cultural communication, and organizational leadership, the case study illustrates how avoidable conflict can arise in organizations, notably in international NGOs. Furthermore, the case study illustrates how timely and effective leadership interventions might prevent conflict becoming both ingrained and detrimental to the health of the organization, thereby undermining its potential to fulfil its mission.

scholarly journals Unexpected Disadvantages of a Simultaneous Quadrilingual Upbringing, a Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Jerome Dumetz ◽  
Jerome Dumetz ◽  
Jerome Dumetz ◽  
Jerome Dumetz
Keyword(s):  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Cognitive Difficulties ◽  
The Social ◽  
Positive Perspective

At the crossroad between linguistics and cross-cultural communication, multilingualism is frequently presented through its most positive perspective. However, if the long-term benefits outrun the disadvantages, frustration is often the dominant feeling among the speakers during their early years. Based upon meticulous observations and careful collection of examples in a multilingual family, this article is a case study of the difficulties encountered by polyglots growing up with four simultaneous languages: Russian, French, Czech, and English. Using the research framework usually developed for the study of bilingualism, the article reviews not only the psychological and cognitive difficulties encountered by tetraglots, but also the social and linguistic drawbacks they are confronted with. It also examines common multilingual strategies such as code-switching, words creation and language mixing. It concludes that the linguistic development of tetraglots does not differ much from bilingual ones, except for the elongated period before acquiring production speech. Quadrilingual children tend to speak later than not only monolingual children, but also bilingual ones.

scholarly journals Branding about Indonesia through cross-cultural communication

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 374
Author(s):  
Ulani Yunus ◽  
Bhernadetta Pravita Wahyuningtyas ◽  
Mario Nugroho Willyarto
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
State University ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Descriptive Method

One of the most discussed issues currently is the competition of people among nations. Cross-cultural communication is becoming more and more apparent in countries in various aspects of life. This study aimed to provide an overview of how branding on Indonesia could be done through cross-cultural communication. The study examined cross-cultural communication between lecturers of Bina Nusantara University (Binus University) in Indonesia and lecturers from the Appalachian State University (ASU) the United States, as part of their research into Asian countries. The American lecturers interacted with lecturers from Binus University, Jakarta, as well as with the community in several regions of Indonesia. The study used a qualitative approach with descriptive method. This research was a case study with open interviews and observation of data collection techniques. The results showed that the interaction between Indonesian and American lecturers had built positive branding for Indonesia as reflected in posts on the American lecturers’ social media accounts which they did on their initiative after they visited Indonesia.

scholarly journals Apply of traditional cultural symbols into fashion design based on Cross-cultural communication

2020 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 02081
Author(s):  
Yixin Zou ◽  
Eakachat Joneurairatana
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Exchange ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Fashion Design ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
Cultural Symbols ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
Cultural Code ◽  
Fashion Designers

Due to the popularity and importance of cross-cultural communication in our daily life, many countries have carried out various cross-cultural communication activities and researches. However, there is still a big research scope for the study of fashion design based on it. The main purpose of this article is to have a study on the cultural exchange between China and Thailand, with Long (“Dragon” in Chinese) and Naga as case study. The methods in this research can be regarded as the process of “decoding and encoding”. Final results are: 1) Extraction of design concepts on Long and Naga based on two times of decoding. 2) A demonstration of the new methodology which can be used for fashion designers to effectively extract cultural code in the background of cultural globalization. 3) It is a case study to do cross discipline research between fashion design with cross-cultural communication.

scholarly journals Kuliner Sebagai Identitas Budaya: Perspektif Komunikasi Lintas Budaya

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Sri Utami
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
National Character ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Cultural Connotation ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
The World ◽  
Over Time

The word "culinary" is defined as something related to,  or connected with, cooking. Cooking  transforms food from nature to culture. Food sustains life. At the same time, it symbolizes social life and cultural identity for various groups of people throughout the world. Indeed, every nation has its own culinary  which has been gradually accepted and becomes a taken-for-granted culinary ideology. Culinary  is also an indicator of how these develop and alter over time and space.  With this in mind, this paper will explore how  culinary represents cultural identity in cross-cultural communication  in various ways. Within these relationships, culinary  is recognized as a source of power. Culinary  is both a relevant source of signification and an effective form of communication of  distinctive culture, with strong national character and diversity of features.  Understanding culinary of the differences  and  its profound cultural connotation, explore their cultural heritage, and promote further exchanges of culturre.

Communication, Culture, and Discord

2016 ◽  
pp. 182-195
Author(s):  
Keith Jackson ◽  
Reema Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Management Communication ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Expatriate Employees

This case study highlights and examines an avoidable failure of management communication and leadership in a non-governmental organization (NGO). The case study draws on a real-life example of a NGO that was established in Palestine with European Union (EU) funding and that became subsequently staffed by a team composed of local Palestinian employees and expatriate non-Palestinians who, as is commonly the case in international NGOs, were appointed to executive management and leadership roles. Overall, this case study highlights processes of cross-cultural communication between the local employees, the expatriate employees, and (indirectly) with senior executives of the EU funding agencies, whose distant yet decisive influence give a broader context to the localized communication and conflict management processes described and analyzed here. Finally, recommendations are made for future research specific to effective communication, leadership and conflict resolution in international organizations generally and in Palestinian organizations specifically.

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