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• Globalization

  • Definition: "The increasing economic, political, and cultural integration, and interdependence of diverse cultures -- the worldwide integration of humanity."
  • Importance: Globalization requires attention to diversity and effective communication skills.
• Culture

  • Definition: "The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes and institution or organization."
  • Importance: Culture affects how individuals view the world, what they value, and how they interact with others.
• Cross-Cultural Communication

  • Definition: Communication between individuals from different cultures.
  • Challenges: Misperception, misinterpretation, and misevaluation are common challenges in cross-cultural communication.
• 1. Core Cultural DimensionsRace and Ethnicityb. Gender Rolesc. Age Diversityd. Physical Disability
• Core Cultural Dimensions

  • Race and Ethnicity
  • Gender Roles
  • Age Diversity
  • Physical Disability