Understanding Cultural Diversity

 

 

 

 


References

Cultural differences in the workplace

The Seven Barriers of Communication

Culture and Diversity in the Workplace

Intercultural communication in South African organisations

Cultural Identity and Modes of Communication

Workplace diversity in South Africa: Its qualities and management

Culture and Self in South Africa: Individualism-Collectivism Predictions


Resources

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY OF THE BARRIERS TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN GREENMARKET SQUARE, CAPE TOWN

Intercultural Misunderstanding in South Africa: An Analysis of Nonverbal Communication Behaviour in Context

Intercultural Communication: Japanese and South African Work Practices

Understanding Cultural Diversity

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References

Cultural differences in the workplace

The Seven Barriers of Communication

Culture and Diversity in the Workplace

Intercultural communication in South African organisations

Cultural Identity and Modes of Communication

Workplace diversity in South Africa: Its qualities and management

Culture and Self in South Africa: Individualism-Collectivism Predictions


Resources

AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY OF THE BARRIERS TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN GREENMARKET SQUARE, CAPE TOWN

Intercultural Misunderstanding in South Africa: An Analysis of Nonverbal Communication Behaviour in Context

Intercultural Communication: Japanese and South African Work Practices

Understanding Cultural Diversity


South Africa is an incredibly diverse country.  While this offers many opportunities, it also comes with its own set of challenges.

Effective Communications within one group is challenging enough but when members of diverse groups work together, it can be even more so.

Cultural Diversity is not limited to race and we need to move away from this assumption.

South Africa has undergone a rapid transformation since 1994.  Not only has the different race groups begun working together; the younger generation has grown up in a rapidly changing world – socially and, especially, technology.

Do employees challenge their managers, or simply comply with instructions?

Which cultural difference should be accommodated, and which not?

How best do we decide and implement this?

Learn about other cultures, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.  Being genuinely interested will build endearing relationships and mitigate the consequences of any mistakes you may make.

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