Apr 6, 2011 | cross cultural communication, cross cultural conflict, managing diversity, time
Concepts of time vary by culture. This can create cross cultural conflict or misunderstanding in the workplace. American managers who work with employees from polychronic cultures should be aware of these differences and apply techniques for encouraging monochronic...
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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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