You need to respond to at least three classmates’ initial posts to provide comments, insights, or questions that further the discussion. Your responses need to be substantive and should move the discussions forward. You need to post the follow-up posts at least two separate days, and your initial posting should be on a separate day as well. So, you will need to participate at least three days throughout the week for the discussion in total (one for the initial post and two other days for the follow-up posts).
THERE ARE 3 PEOPLE YOU NEED TO RESPOND TO IN 2ND PERSON POINT OF VIEW
Dirrick
Consider that the president of your company has just told you that a multinational company is interested in purchasing a large amount of the products that you and your group are responsible for. You have been charged with meeting with the team from Brazil, India, Finland, and Nigeria hosting their visit, and negotiating the agreement, including pricing. A fellow worker is going to help you with the research, you will each research two of the country’s cultures.
What can you do to plan ahead and educate others about the international groups?
I would educate people about the difference cultures that we would be hosting. I would also allow people to know what positions that people in each group play. Understanding the culture of Nigerian and Indian members displays respect. When respect is displayed people will work harder for you because they trust you. So, the plan would be to learn of each culture
Consider How do you communicate during the meeting with your colleagues?
There re a few ways to communicate with my colleagues. Here is always practical business language whereas everyone understands the mission or goals for the organization. Communication of this can be through e-mail, conference, video calls or telephonic calls. During these meetings you want to be clear and concise ad for international use an interpreter. Interpreter would be needed to clarify somethings even though most people from Nigeria and India speak English.
What are some aspects of the social and business interactions that you will want you and your staff to avoid?
During social and business interactions it is important to be aware of what you say verbally and how you say it. Meaning your body language and face means a lot. For instance, waving your hand side to side is a gesture of “No”. Also, when speaking to a person from India be very careful how and when you move your head. The Indian culture many people nod their head as a gesture of yes or that they are being attentive (India 2022). In American culture it means No to nod your head side to side. Nigerians must be addressed by their professional names (Nigeraia2021). Also, it is important to wait to extend you hand for a handshake from a female.
Identify aspects of culture that are most important to each country. In Nigeria food, religion, clothing, marriages, rituals and dancing are very Important to business professionals as it displays trust and happiness. While in India Greeting, Festivals, and Religion. Festivals are always happening in India so its good to know when they are being celebrated. Much like Nigeria Family Structures are very important. Lastly, it is important to remember that many marriages are arranged in India.
References:
Cultural Atlas 2022, Indian Culture, Core Concepts, retrieved from: https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/indian-culture/indian-culture-core-concepts
Countries and their Cultures 2021, Nigeria, retrieved from: https://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Nigeria.html
Sydney
What can you do to plan ahead and educate others about the international groups? Consider How do you communicate during the meeting with your colleagues?
When meeting with the individuals from the international groups, you and your colleagues should research those countries, their cultures, and what they value. Also, you should learn and understand how other countries approach a negotiation meeting (“Chapter 14”, n.d.). However, before even sitting down in person with the individuals, you will communicate through email or phone, so learn the proper etiquette (“6 Tips”, 2021). For example, Brazil believes in a hierarchy that should be respected. So when communicating with individuals from Brazil, keep in mind that they respect individuals with power and seniority. Unlike Finland, which believes in a hierarchy for convenience purposes, managers rely on employees for their experience and knowledge (“Country Comparison”, n.d.).
During these meetings, be respectful of the other countries’ time when communicating with your colleagues. Do not spend the meeting going back and forth with your colleague; instead, go into the meeting with a clear understanding of the negotiation and what your company will accept. Also, have clear communication clues through verbal or nonverbal queues (“Chapter 14”, n.d.).
What are some aspects of the social and business interactions that you will want you and your staff to avoid?
Some aspects of social and business interaction you and your colleagues should avoid are ignoring the other party involved and assuming that international negotiations are similar to local negotiations. By ignoring the other party, you might miss that they are set on a specific price or aspect, but if you notice that, you will be able to change and positively frame your standpoint. Also, assuming that your international counterparts will be as easy to negotiate with as your local counterparts, you could disrespect them or miss a vital part of their culture. You and your colleagues should research how to interact with international counterparts so you know what to avoid that could cause you to lose the negotiation (Buell, 2007).
