CROSS CULTURAL

DYNAMICS
 Ehtisham Ali FA19-BSE-039
Presented By Muhammad Hassan FA19-BSE-097
Hamza Riaz FA19-BSE-098
Hammad Bashir FA19-BSE-152
INTRODUCTION
◦ The trend of Globalization is providing opportunities for Pakistani firms to reach foreign markets.
◦ An organization consists of group of people which belong to different ethnicities.
◦ Culture can be defined as a shared system of values, believes and attitudes.
◦ We all belong to entire collection of cultures, which includes, national cultures, subcultures (based on
regions, tribes etc.), Organizational or corporate cultures and professional cultures.
MEANING

Cross culture dynamic means

In order to solve this the firm is
when in any organization more
required to develop system and
then one cultured people are
processes for managers to
working together, and it results
handle cultural diversities.
in a clash due to this.
IMPACT OF CROSS CULTURE
◦ The cross culture leads to cultural shock, which is mental state of stress.
◦ Not being able to manage cultural differences is a common reason cited for failed international
business assignments.
◦ The individual might feel lonely due to sudden change of working environment.
◦ The Process of encountering and accepting the change includes 4 stages
◦ Tourist Stage
◦ Cultural shock
◦ Hum our Or Improvement
◦ Mastery stage Or At Home Stage
Tourist Stage
◦ It is an initial stage in cultural shock cycle some expats enter this phase while they are still in planning mode
◦ This stage of a cycle is met with heightened enthusiasm excitement, possible fear of unknown sense and of
adventure and mission
◦ Four Generalization

Behavior
Across
Culture

Cross Culture Culture

Cultural cultural Determine
Diversity Cluster
Dynamics behavior
◦ DIFFERENCE IN CULTURE
There are various dimensions of cultural difference like work cultural in Japan
LUNCH:- They have their lunch at their desk and the lunch finished in very short duration smoking is
Allowed even at the work place and in public place
Japanese employees tend to leave only after their bosses have left and usually work late in to the night
◦ People Perception
In some countries people view themselves and other around them as by and large, honest and trustworthy. In other
countries other are generally viewed in suspicion and are not considered trustworthy

◦ E.g. Stealing other persons properties is unthinkable.

◦ TIME DIMENSION

People differ from each other in their orientation to time .in some countries, people tend to be oriented towards
the past, while in some countries, the focus is on the present. there are also some countries where people have a
futuristic outlook. e.g.:-north American believe in preserving history and continuing with tradition. Where Japan
& china are future oriented.
◦PUBLIC & PRIVATE SPACE
In few countries, people give a lot of importance to their private &
public space. E.g.:- The top executives and heads of American
organization are not easily accessible to the lower level employees to
the public place. In countries like Japan, private space is not given
much importance
Cross Cultural Competencies:
Cross-cultural competencies refers to the knowledge, skills, and
affect/motivation that enable individuals to adapt effectively in cross-
cultural environment.
◦Reference
US Army document
◦ Cross-cultural motivation:
You are curious about new surroundings and cultures and actively seek out learning opportunities.
You demonstrate cross-cultural motivation when you:
◦ welcome the opportunity to learn more about the geography and culture of your work term city, region and
country
◦ take initiative to explore your environment
◦ actively network with people from different cultures
◦ take interest in current events in your work term country
◦ engage with people in your employer organization and community
Cross-cultural knowledge:
◦ You have a good understanding of different cultures and apply this knowledge in your daily life.
◦ You demonstrate cross-cultural knowledge when you:
◦ recognize and respect cultural diversity
◦ learn appropriate, effective ways to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds
◦ know how to be diplomatic and sensitive to the dynamics of a cross-cultural workplace
◦ understand how to communicate with people who speak or write a different language
◦ know how to be adept in a new environment
◦ understand ways to cope with constant change
Strategic thinking
◦ In the context of your cross-cultural encounter, you engage in cultural interactions with the intent to enhance
your personal development and contribute to your workplace.
◦ You demonstrate strategic thinking when you:
◦ are conscious of your assumptions relating to cultural issues and question them at all times
◦ think about how you can take initiative to learn from
◦ co-workers from different cultural backgrounds
◦ plan how to pursue networking opportunities with
◦ people from different cultural backgrounds
Cross-cultural behavior
◦ You demonstrate flexibility in your interactions and are able to recognize and adapt to cultural nuances in the
workplace and beyond.
◦ You demonstrate cross-cultural behavior when you:
◦ Display a positive attitude towards change and new environments
◦ Adapt to different cross-cultural communication norms
◦ Change your verbal and nonverbal behaviors according to different situations