...University of Phoenix Material Global Communications Worksheet Your supervisor wants to send a brief e-mail message to welcome employees who have recently transferred to your department from Brazil, Russia, India, and China. He has written a draft message and would like your feedback. Review your supervisor’s message below. Rewrite the message to make it appropriate for the communication style of one of the four countries of your choice. Conduct research to know more about the communication style of your chosen country. I wanted to welcome you ASAP to our little family here in the States. It’s high time we shook hands in person and not just across the sea. I’m pleased as punch about getting to know you all, and I for one will do my level best to sell you on America. Complete the table with your rewritten welcome message. |Chosen Country name |Rewritten welcome message | |Brazil |I want to welcome you all to our little family here in the United States. We are | | |looking forward to meeting with all of you in person in the near future, so that we | | |can get acquainted. We are so happy and excited to welcome and to get to know each | | |and everyone of you. We hope that you will come to love America like we do. | Additional Insight ...
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...read the assigned text materials to develop knowledge about the concepts. Additional reading of research on the concepts in the library will enhance knowledge further. An essential business skill is the ability to communicate concise information while providing a well-researched response. In this assignment, demonstrate that skill by completing the worksheet on the following page. The example below is from the MBA/500 course using the Global Communications scenario. Use this example to help understand the assignment’s requirements. The worksheet should not contain simple one-word or even one-sentence answers; it should adequately demonstrate, in short paragraphs, graduate-level thinking about the situations presented in the scenario, the simulation, and the reading materials. Week One Assignment Worksheet |Concept |Application of Concept in Scenario or Simulation |Citation of Concept |Personal Experience in your | | | |in Reading |Organization | |Example from Global Communications Scenario in MBA/500: | |Building Organizational |Nancy recommends that they tell the truth about |McShane, 2005, p. |In the past, I worked for a | |Commitment,...
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... |Intercultural Communication | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2004 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The purpose of this course is to assist students in understanding and applying the principles of effective intercultural communication in a diverse society and in global commerce. Students will develop an understanding of why and how cultural issues influence effective communication. This course introduces techniques for improving written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in response to intercultural settings. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Lustig, M. W. & Koester, J. (2010). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures...
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...Globalization Worksheet 1 Globalization and You p. 1 Worksheet 1 Globalization and You Students study the Powerpoint file on “Globalization and You”, and then answer the questions below. Brand names 1. Do you know what 2. Have you ever 3. Where did you kind of products used these use such or services the products or products/services brand names services? If yes, ? provide? how many products or services have you used? Please give a in the boxes below. Disney Theme parks, movies, stationery, etc. Amazon Book purchase, etc. Microsoft Software, etc. McDonald’s Food, drinks, toys, etc. Going on the Internet, Yahoo searching for information, etc. Intel Computers, etc. Globalization Worksheet 1 Globalization and You p. 2 Brand names 1. Do you know what kind of products or services the brand names provide? 2. Have you ever used these products or services? If yes, how many products or services have you used? Please give a in the boxes below. 3. Where did you use such products/services ? Sony Stereos, T.V., computers, etc. HSBC Banking services, etc. CNN News information, etc. Coca Cola Drinks, products with company logos, etc. Nokia Mobile phones, etc. Nike Sports goods, sneakers, sports wear, etc. Levi’s Jeans, etc. Globalization Worksheet 1 Globalization and You p. 3 Brand names 1. Do you know what kind of products or services the brand...
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...Situation Analysis – 1-1 Situation Analysis – An Approach and Method for Analyzing the Context of Projects and Programme j:\cc69\nmm\website docs\situation analysis\situation analysis approach and method.doc Global M&E Initiative 1-2 An Approach and Method for Analyzing the Context of Projects and Programme Notes: j:\cc69\nmm\website docs\situation analysis\situation analysis approach and method.doc Global M&E Initiative An Approach and Method for Analyzing the Context of Projects and Programme 1-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. THE RATIONALE FOR SITUATION ANALYSIS IN IUCN ............................................ 5 2. THE BASIC STEPS INVOLVED IN SITUATION ANALYSIS ......................................... 6 3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR GOOD PRACTICE............................................................. 7 PARTICIPATORY ........................................................................................................................... 7 OUTWARD LOOKING..................................................................................................................... 7 LEARNING FROM OTHERS ............................................................................................................. 7 USING THE FRAMEWORK OF PEOPLE AND ECOSYSTEMS ................................................................ 7 DATA BASED NOT ANECDOTAL..................................................................................................... 7...
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...MAPOA INSTITUTE OF TEGHNOLOGY Depottment of Mathemotics VISION The Mapua Institute ofrechnology shall be a global center ofexcellence in education by providing instructions that are cur:rent in content and state-of-the-art in delivery; by engaging in cutting-edge, high impact research; and by aggressively taking on presen!day global "oni..nr. MISSION The Mapua Institute of rechnology disseminates, generates, preserves and applies knowledge in various helds of study. 'using The Institute, the most effective and efficient means, provides its students with highly relevant professional and advanced education in preparation for and furtherance ofglobal practice. The Institute engages in research with high socio-economic impact and reports on the results of such inquiries. The Institute brings to bear humanity's vast store ofknowledge on the problems ofindustry and community in order to make the Philippines and the world a better place. BASIC STUDIES EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION a b c d 2. 3. 4. To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, general chemistry and engineering drawing and to apply knowledge to engineering, architecture and other related disciplines. To complement the technical trairung of the students with proficiency in oral, written, and graphics communication. To instill in the students human values and cultural rehnement tbrough the humanities and social sciences. To inculcate high ethical standards in the students...
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...Strategic Program Management Worksheet The purpose of this assignment is to begin the process of Problem Based Learning. In this step, you will be looking at one or more realistic situations and using them, in the context of this course, to identify the key concepts involved that you will need to understand in order to solve whatever problems you might encounter in those situations. Complete the table below by identifying at least five concepts that you will study from the text on the rEsource page in order to resolve the situations presented; list and briefly describe them in column A. You have on the rEsource page a scenario that provides an examples of realistic situation in which these concepts apply. Examine this scenario and in Column B identify specific examples from it which illustrate an application of the concept. The example could be an issue in the scenario which illustrates a concept. Cite in Column C where in the reading you found the concept that the example illustrated. Table for Assignment One A: Concept B: Application of Concept in Scenario C: Citation of Concept in Reading Example from Global Communications Scenario in MBA/500: Building Organizational Commitment, which is developed through the activities of: • Justice & support • Job security • Organizational comprehension • Trusting employees Example from Global Communications Scenario in MBA/500: Sy states that Global Communication’s competitive edge is drawn from loyal employees...
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...read the assigned text materials to develop knowledge about the concepts. Additional reading of research on the concepts in the library will enhance knowledge further. An essential business skill is the ability to communicate concise information while providing a well-researched response. In this assignment, demonstrate that skill by completing the worksheet on the following page. The example below is from the MBA/500 course using the Global Communications scenario. Use this example to help understand the assignment’s requirements. The worksheet should not contain simple one-word or even one-sentence answers; it should adequately demonstrate, in short paragraphs, graduate-level thinking about the situations presented in the scenario, the simulation, and the reading materials. Week One Assignment Worksheet |Concept |Application of Concept in Scenario or Simulation |Citation of Concept |Personal Experience in your | | | |in Reading |Organization | |Example from Global Communications Scenario in MBA/500: | |Building Organizational |Nancy recommends that they tell the truth about |McShane, 2005, p. |In the past, I worked for a | |Commitment,...
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...Negotiations Concept Worksheet Your Name Goes Here University of Phoenix *Negotiations Concepts* Worksheet References [Triple click anywhere in this sentence to enterProblem Solution: Global Communications In each company there is some good and bad within the company. There are many obstacles that each company encounters. Global Communication is a telecommunication company that is having a few problems. Their stock prices are going down and they are trying to restructure their current financial situation. They are trying to increase their level of service for their current and potential customers. The telecommunication field is so diverse and changes fast daily. Global Communication has to make some quick decisions to reverse their current financial trend. This will enable the company to stay in business so that it will avoid potential harmful effects of a failing business. The stockholders need to be reassured that the company is trying to repair their current financial situation and turn the current trend around to a positive trend for the company. Competition with other companies will force Global communication to implement new ideas and improved services to increase their level of customer service. This will allow the current customer to continue to do business with the company and attract new customers. We will explore what type of solution may best help Global Communication improve their situation. There are some opportunities that we can try that may help improve...
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...------------------------------------------------- Exercise 1: Analyze Thesis Statements Save the worksheet to your computer with the filename "Your_Name_Exercise_1." Complete the table by adding your answers to the questions. Submit the completed worksheet as an attachment via the Assignment tab. Directions: Select the best thesis statement from the options available in each set below. Then explain your selection. | Which of these is the most effective?☐ A. Gas prices are making it too expensive for employees to get to work.☐ B. Due to increasing gas prices, many employers are exploring alternative work schedules for employees.☒ C. Out-of-control gas prices are the result of greedy oil companies. | Why? It is more descriptive and has two parts to the thesis. It states a fact that gas is rising and then it says that because of that schedules are being changed. It provides a better understanding of the idea. | Which of these is the most effective? ☐ A. Eating the right foods is important and makes you healthy. ☐ B. An exercise program helps you lose weight.☒ C. Eating healthful foods and exercising are both important for losing weight. | Why? Everyone can benefit from eating healthy controlling your weight to preventing chronic diseases, like heart disease and cancer. Also states that eating healthy at a young age sets kids on the path to a healthy life. It’s never late to start eating healthy. | Which of these is the most effective?☒ A. Time management...
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...Project Management Concepts Worksheet The purpose of this assignment is to begin the process of Problem Based Learning. In this step, you will be looking at one or more realistic situations and using them, in the context of this course, to identify the key concepts involved that you will need to understand in order to solve whatever problems you might encounter in those situations. Complete the table below by identifying at least five concepts that you will study from the mind map on the rEsource page in order to resolve the situations presented; list and briefly describe them in column A. You have on the rEsource page a scenario that provides an examples of realistic situation in which these concepts apply. Examine this scenario and in Column B identify specific examples from it which illustrate an application of the concept. The example could be an issue in the scenario which illustrates a concept. Cite in Column C where in the reading you found the concept that the example illustrated. Cite in Column D a personal experience of the same concept in Column A to a situation that has occurred in your own organization. Table for Assignment One |A: Concept |B: Application of Concept in Scenario |C: Citation of Concept in Reading | |Example from Global Communications |Example from Global Communications Scenario|Example from Global Communications Scenario in | |Scenario in MBA/500: |in MBA/500: ...
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...attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Blum, R. (2008). Linux® command line and shell scripting bible. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley. Love, P., Merlino, J., Zimmerman, C., Reed, J. C., & Weinstein, P. (2005). Beginning Unix®. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley. Software RedHat Linux 5 (Virtual Desktop) Article References Ahmed, M. F., & Gokhale, S. (2009). Reliable operating systems: Overview and techniques. IETE Technical Review, 26(6), 461–469. Anthes, G. (2009, June 20-July 27). UNIX turns 40. Computerworld, 43(24), 16. Berlot, M., & Sang, J. (2008, January). Dealing with process overload attacks in UNIX. Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective, 17(1),...
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...Global Communications Worksheet Your supervisor wants to send a brief e-mail message to welcome employees who have recently transferred to your department from Brazil, Russia, India, and China. He has written a draft message and would like your feedback. Review your supervisor’s message below. Rewrite the message to make it appropriate for the communication style of one of the four countries of your choice. Conduct research to know more about the communication style of your chosen country. I wanted to welcome you ASAP to our little family here in the States. It’s high time we shook hands in person and not just across the sea. I’m pleased as punch about getting to know you all, and I for one will do my level best to sell you on America. Research: Communicating in a diverse business environment is not always an easy task, but you can improve your sensitivity by respecting the communication styles and preferences of other cultures. An important step in understanding and adapting to other cultures is to recognize the influences that your own cultures has on your communication style and recognizing the variations among the components of cultures in a diverse world. Here is a site you may find helpful: http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html Audience Analysis: In chapter 5, refer to the section on setting the tone of your message and the You/I voice. Use the Hofstede website to help you determine the individualism or collectivism or each of the four countries...
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...APPENDIX Marketing Plan Worksheets These worksheets will assist you in writing a formal marketing plan. Worksheets are a useful planning tool because they help to ensure that important information is not omitted from the marketing plan. Answering the questions on these worksheets will enable you to: 1. Organize and structure the data and information you collect during the situation analysis. 2. Use this information to better understand a firm's strengths and weaknesses, and to recognize the opportunities and threats that exist in the marketing environment. 3. Develop goals and objectives that capitalize on strengths. 4. Develop a marketing strategy that creates competitive advantages. 5. Outline a plan for implementing the marketing strategy. These worksheets are available in electronic format on our text's website at www.cengagebrain.com. By downloading these worksheets, you will be able to change the outline or add additional information that is relevant to your situation. Remember that there is no one best way to organize a marketing plan. We designed our outline to serve as a starting point and to be flexible enough to accommodate the unique characteristics of your situation. As you complete the worksheets, it might be useful to refer back to the text of the chapters. In completing the situation analysis section, be sure to be as comprehensive as possible. The viability of your SWOT analysis depends on how well you have...
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...Ta’Kita Boykin REI Marketing Environment Worksheet List the current characteristics of each environmental factor as they relate to REI. U.S. Economy How does the current U.S. economy affect REI retail operations? 1. If the economy was in a depression, people would begin saving money and limiting their spending habits, which in turns results in a decrease in online/in-store purchases for REI because the value of their goods/products would have to increase. There will less buying for some goods and supplies which decrease the company’s sales and revenue. 2. Employees within the companies would lose jobs (turnovers) or employees making less money. Global Economy How does the current global economy affect REI retail operations? 1. If some products or goods were bought or traded from another country and the currency values were increase, REI would have to purchase these items at a higher price also and the scope of REI’s prices would decrease because customers would realize that the prices for what they want are too expensive and not want to buy them. 2. Fair Labor. REI has joined with other associations such as Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC) to crack down and ban fair labor violations. Legal and Regulatory Environment What types of legal and regulatory forces affect REI in the U.S.? 1. Consumer privacy. By REI customer’s using their social security numbers, credit cards, checks, and debit cards to make purchases...
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