What is the relationship between Globalisation and intercultural communication?
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14 Pages Posted: 18 Nov 2021 Show Date Written: November 8, 2021 AbstractGlobalization makes international communication and business management easier and efficient for the world trade. we can expand business relations to all corners of the world. Globalization connects businesses and customers across the world. Companies open satellite offices to decrease production costs, forge relationships in new territories and access new consumer markets. The importance of communication in globalization is paramount because individuals from different countries, ethnicities, languages, cultural attitudes and other variations must understand one another and express themselves to another effectively in order to work together.The ability to communicate with people both inside and outside your organisation is a key characteristic of successful business builders in the world trade. Connecting with people on the other side of the world is now much easier than it was a few years ago. Satellites, fiber-optic cables and the internet make it effortless to share information with those in different time zones and locations. Global communication is directly affected by the process of globalization, and helps to increase business opportunities. Although globalization has many benefits for international communication and world trade. Globalization also have its side effects. These include some factors which are jobs insecurity, fluctuation in prices, fluctuation in currency, capital flows and so on. Keywords: Globalization; International communication; International relations; World business; Side Effects Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation Do you have a job opening that you would like to promote on SSRN?Paper statisticsFeedback to SSRN If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 212 448 2500 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday.
October 4, 2018 by Cara Cummings and Meghan McNamara Are you planning to study abroad or take a travel course? Do you plan on working for an international company? Intercultural Communication (COM211) will help prepare you for all of these experiences and more. As our world continues to become increasingly globalized, competence in intercultural communication has become a vital skill students can learn before they graduate and enter into the workforce.
Intercultural communication is an enriching experience both personally and educationally as you explore new countries and gain a deeper understanding of various cultures and their own traditions, values, and beliefs that are different to your own. Whether you’re engaging in new business across foreign borders, experiencing new cultures, meeting new people while traveling internationally or studying abroad, there are endless advantages to taking a course in intercultural
communication. In COM 211 you will discuss concepts and ideas such as:
(Small class sizes make class discussion more enriching and allow students to actively participate) In this class, you may discuss traveling abroad, and how to handle situations that may be uncomfortable, like culture shock, language barriers or differences in cultural norms and communication styles. Additionally, you will compared various cultures, discussed their differences and how to communicate effectively despite cultural differences. The importance of cultural relativism is discussed to assist students in understanding that every culture is unique, and norms, behaviors and values are all relative to the greater culture to which they belong. Major concepts explored in the course help students explore and gain a stronger understanding of the complexity of cross cultural communication. Over the course length, students will cultivate their awareness of their own cultural as well as other cultures different identities. Students will be exposed to new communication styles and cultural values that differ from their own culture, allowing them to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the cultural differences that will help students to be able to adjust to any various cultural practices that they might encounter throughout their lifetime. By taking this (required) course, you are setting yourself up for successful cross cultural communication, whether you plan to study abroad or are entering the international workforce  (Intercultural Communication is a great class for those who want to study/do business abroad) What is the connection of globalization to intercultural communication?Globalization does have an effect on intercultural communication. Through the exchange of goods and ideas, information has to be communicated, and also cultural sensitivities must be observed as these can hinder or help negotiations.
What is globalization and intercultural?Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.
How does our understanding of intercultural communication contribute to our global competitiveness?Greater understanding of intercultural communication differences, manners, etiquette, protocol and communication styles certainly leads to a much higher probability of achieving business goals. Ultimately intercultural communication today means getting a competitive edge.
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