Apr 6, 2011 | cross cultural conflict, managing diversity, time
Time is a culturally bound concept. Hispanic, Arab, African and Asian cultures are polychronic. They see time as fluid and flexible, with schedules secondary to relationships. American culture, on the other hand, is monochronic. Time as rigid and inflexible, with...
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Apr 13, 2010 | American culture, Asian culture, Business, cross cultural communication
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Hispanics comprise 50% of the foreign-born labor force and Asians make up 22%. Among these workers, 2 tiers exist: Latinos with low education and low skills, and educated professionals from Asia. Although both groups are...
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Mar 16, 2010 | American culture, cross cultural conflict, Hispanic culture
Clearly, not all members of any group will behave in the same way. But managers who can recognize cultural patterns and communication styles of their diverse employees will be better able to avoid cross cultural conflict in the workplace. Here are 3 sources of cross...
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