Communications Question

Write a paper analyzing a case of cross-cultural miscommunication in the areas of management, negotiations, or marketing that has led to bad results. Make sure to first identify the source of the problems in light of what you have learned, and then propose strategies for repairing the breakdown.

Alternatively, you may choose one film (or more) from the list suggested in the textbook (beginning on page 123) and write an analysis of the cultural situations presented or suggested, in light of the cultural concepts and dimensions we approached in the previous weeks.

topics we covered in class

Collectivism & IndividualismLow & High context CulturesMonochronic & PolychronicLow and High power distance

Alternatively, you may choose one film (or more) from the list suggested in the textbook (beginning on page 123) and write an analysis of the cultural situations presented or suggested, in light of the cultural concepts and dimensions we approached in the previous weeks.United States- All the President’s Men, American Graffiti, Apocalypse Now, Citizen Kane, 42nd Street, The Deer Hunter, Giant, The Godfather series, The Man Who Came to Dinner, M*A*S*H, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Saving Private Ryan, 1776,Show Boat, To Kill a Mockingbird, 12 Angry Men, You Can’t Take it with You

Textbook used Guide to Cross-Cultural Communication, 2nd ed., 2011. Reynolds, S. and Valentine, D. Prentice Hall. ISBN: 978-0-13-215741-4.