Intercultural Communication – Working Across Cultures

Your company is undertaking a new business venture in another country. Your boss has told you they want you to oversee this venture. You are excited about the opportunity, and you want to ensure the people you interact with are working harmoniously with you.

Go to the Hofstede Insights website. In the “Compare Countries” section, go to the “Type a country” dropdown. Select your home country and another country of your choosing. If your home country is not listed, please select a neighboring country or one you are familiar with.
After reviewing this week’s lecture notes, compare the 2 countries’ scores. Include a screenshot of the chart from the website.

Briefly explain why you chose the other country.
Discuss the similarities and differences between your 2 countries in each of the 6 cultural dimensions.
How can you use the similarities you identified to your advantage in your communications?
What hurdles might the differences you found present for your communications?
Referencing 2 of this week’s materials, what tactics would you apply to build rapport across the 2 cultures and overcome any intercultural obstacles?