博思课件_Cultureshock2.pptVIP

Crossing cultures Warm-up What are your company’s rules or guidelines for the following? dealing with customers/working hours/the way you dress/sending employees overseas/moving employees to another branch (country) Ask yourself What cultural presentations may be likely to cause foreigners’ culture shock in China? And Chinese one at abroad? Listening 1. Look at the simplified diagram of the stages of culture shock. Then listen to four people living in foreign countries talking about how they feel. Decide which stages of culture shock each person is experiencing. 2. Listen to Todd Lewis talking about the organizational culture of Ritz-Carlton hotel chain. Role-play 1.Communication activity on page 15 2.Communication activity on page 17 3.Your company has an American worker, he is a new comer. But he has adapted himself to Chinese culture. So you and your Chinese colleagues discuss what you can do to help him. (3 persons) 4. You , a boss of a company, illustrates the company’s cultural philosophy to your subordinate. And some of them raise questions about it. 5. You give the performance of the four stages of culture shock. Pretend to be a foreigner coming to China. Homework!! Prepare to tell the class about your company (Shenzhou Group) and your guidelines. Explain the organizational culture you want and why. * * * * * * * * * * what does this gesture mean in western culture? A. Crazy B. Dont worry!!!C. I Dont know!!! D. This is insulting What does this gesture mean in France? A. This is insulting B. ZeroC. A-OK D. Ill kill you What does this gesture mean? A. Crazy B. I have a headache C. I dont know!!! D. Dont worry!!! If you study or work abroad ,what do you think are the five most difficult challenges people face in a new culture? 1. communication difficulties 2. transportation problems 3. Difficult way of life 4. adapting to the food 5. religious adaptation If you study or work abroad, what will be your reaction to cul