• Create a Power Point presentation. You have been asked to present your proposal to a foreign audience. There are cultural differences in doing business in other countries. You are creating a presentation for your company that familiarizes the staff with the business practices of a country of your choice.
• Note: You are not presenting your proposal. This presentation explains differences in business practices and how to effectively communicate with an audience from a different culture. Use information from research to explain what considerations must be addressed in communicating with a different culture. This is an educational presentation on how to approach a non-U.S. audience. The content should:
o Provide an overview of cultural issues/challenges that must be addressed to communicate with a business audience (e.g., greeting people, dress code, conduct in meetings, business cards, giving gifts)
o Provide a summary slide of what considerations/requirements must be met to effectively communicate with your chosen audience.
• Select a country other than the U.S. Your choice.
• Learn about important elements of communicating in the business setting in that culture.
• Format: 8-12 slides. Technical Writing For Success, Chapter 12 offers guidance on presentations. Read the “Guidelines for Creating Graphics Aids” for information on format for slides.
o Title slide
o Table of contents slide that shows the main points
o Supporting slides that have the main points as headings
o Conclusion slide
o APA References slide
• Develop the main points using credible sources.
• Organize points logically.
• Include at least two appropriate graphics
• Use a minimum of two credible sources.
