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- Title
Elements in Cross-Cultural Communication Competence: Derivative of a Case Study Comparing Indian and Japanese Communication.
- Authors
Vijaya, V.; Tiwari, Binay
- Abstract
This paper is based on a case study that compares and highlights specific nuances of Indian and Japanese communication in a formal work context. The objective of this paper is to present a comparison of certain features of Indian and Japanese communication. It is a qualitative study based on participant and natural observation conducted on a small sample of Japanese and Indian managers within the context of an organization. As a synthesis, this paper proposes a framework of crosscultural communication competence that focuses on certain individual level elements involved in the cross-cultural adaptation process. In conclusion, a three-stage transition model of personal change is deduced and presented.
- Subjects
INDIA; JAPAN; CROSS-cultural communication; BUSINESS communication; CULTURAL competence; INTERGROUP communication; COMMUNICATIONS research
- Publication
IUP Journal of Soft Skills, 2010, Vol 4, Issue 3, p22
- ISSN
0973-8479
- Publication type
Article