COUNTRY AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

[Audio] COUNTRY AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES. COUNTRY AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES.

[Audio] Introduction to the chosen country, linguistic patterns, and so on The cultural and language differences within India is considered the core subject matter of the present essay. The study highlights Indian culture, linguistic patterns of the country and behavioral factors for different business transactions. An analysis of intercultural business communication within India also takes place in the present study along with highlighting the recommendations which are justifiable for different business managers. This slide indicates the introduction where cultural and linguisitc differences in India play a vital role for showcasing the Indian society. More discussion is available for the impending slides of the presentation.

[Audio] Introduction (Contd.) Diversified issues related to the intercultural business communication and diversified cultural backgrounds in India are highlighted in the presence study Culture is characterized by the collection of various values, customs , behaviors and attitudes which are distinguishable from one society to the another [Refer to the lecture on the role of culture]. Diversified issues related to the intercultural business communication and diversified cultural backgrounds in India are highlighted in the presence study. This slide is a continuation from the first slide and indicates another overview of different core elements of the provided topic..

[Audio] An identification of linguistic, cultural and behavioral factors that a foreign manager needs to consider Cultural shock is an issue including lack of food and others faced by an individual arriving from the home culture to different cultural backgrounds [Refer to the lecture of cultural shock]. The diversified states of India include diverse ethnic groups, religious backgrounds, food habits and different cultural opinions (Reddy and van Dam, 2020). These cultural differences are not effective for a foreign manager for developing effective business transactions within India properly. This slide indicates the differences within cultural factors, linguistic factors, and behavioral factors that a foreign manager needs to consider.

[Audio] An identification of linguistic, cultural and behavioral factors that a foreign manager needs to consider (Contd.) Ethical corporate behaviours including dishonesty can be observed among the stakeholders who belong to different cultural backgrounds (Sarwar et al. 2020). It may lead to the generation of work related problems and stress conflict within an individual who is intended to develop intercultural business communications and transactions in India due to chances of raising unethical behaviours. This slide indicates the fact that ethical corporate behaviors including dishonesty plays a vital role for breakdown of trust for a foreign manager. A brief discussion of other problems have also been included in the slide..

[Audio] How an understanding of intercultural communications theory can help ensure efficient levels of business transactions within the chosen country? The use of diverse language is regarded as a barrier which could hinder the communication between business and international consumers along with employees [Refer to the lecture of Language and International Business]. The development of Uncertainty-reduction theory highlights the inclusion of creating proactive predictions and retroactive explanations regarding behavior, attitude and belief of oneself and others [Refer to the lecture of chapter 3]. This slide indicates that how the level of cultural understanding justifiable for improvements of efficienct levels of business transactions within India.

[Audio] How an understanding of intercultural communications theory can help ensure efficient levels of business transactions within the chosen country? (Contd.) The theory of Uncertainty reduction states that since these comfort and anxiety feelings are evolved due to the advent of uncertainty, the individuals are more potentially motivated to engage in specific behaviour patterns to reduce these (Deng et al. 2021). The implementation of this theory is highly applicable for the entrepreneurial team members for developing motivation to engage in expanding successful communications for business transactions in India. Theory of uncertainty reduction is an important factor for understanding of the levels of intercultural communication policy. As a result of the same most of the companies get benefit regarding engagement of communications management system approach..

[Audio] An elaboration of intercultural business communication within the selected country segment or in general (worldwide) Languages provide the different categories which influence how speakers' perceptions are stored and encoded properly [Refer to the lecture of Language and Culture]. India is considered a land of immense diversity with a fascinating landscape for developing intercultural business communication. Different languages including Bengali, Assamese, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, English and others are involved in Indian culture which facilitate and showcase excellent the cultural unity within the nation (Gov, 2022). This slide indicates the scenario that how intercultural business communication is effective within the selected country of India..

[Audio] An elaboration of intercultural business communication within the selected country segment or in general (worldwide) (Contd.) Understanding these regional languages play a vital role in developing the intercultural communication more adequately. Issues with communication facilitate various kinds of language barriers which can possess a detrimental impact on regulation of business activities (Almashhadani and Almashhadani, 2023). These can also create misunderstandings and barriers for understanding the languages properly. Therefore the adequate manner of communication technique is only applicable for developing an intercultural communication business transaction properly in Indian culture. This slide is a continuation of the previous one. This slide indicates that understanding of levels of cultural language is an important factor for improvemet of intercultural communication policy..

[Audio] Recommendations justifiable for different business managers Navigation to the cultural and language differences in business is crucial for facilitating success. The incorporation of cross cultural training (CCT) and Social learning theory enables the expatriates of an organisation to manage cross cultural situations more adequately (Kour and Jyoti, 2022). The involvement of inter-cultural negotiation includes various discussions of common and conflicting interests between individuals belonging to diversified cultural backgrounds and who work for achieving mutual benefits [Refer to the lecture of chapter 10]. The development of inter-cultural trust is dependent on most significant factors including cultural adaptation and cross-cultural learning (Bueechl et al. 2023). The development of inter cultural trust within managers will be highly beneficial for adapting and learning Indian cultural backgrounds and languages for regulating intercultural communication business transactions more properly. This slide indicates recommendations for different business managers to mitigate issues of cultural, communication-oriented barriers, and linguistic barriers.

[Audio] Concluding remarks The entire study has concluded that cultural differences, different languages and behaviour factors might influence the regulation of business activities within other countries such as India to a more difficult extent. However, the provision of adequate training regarding cross-cultural communication and various cultural training programs can help different managers position at different business segments to decrease the cultural and communication issues and decrease barriers within business. Additionally, the inclusion of the effective communication technique along with incorporating an adequate trust and attitude can be effective in generating respect for the Indian culture which will be beneficial for expanding business. This slide indicates the concluding remarks and the summary of the entire findings of the presentation..

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