One World, Many Cultures, 3.2 (Ung, “Double Happiness”), 6.6 (Natadecha-Sponsel, “Indiviualism as.an American Cultural Value”), 7.5 (Pham, “Foreign-Asians), 8.5 (Yang, “Walking Back Alone”) and other readings from Blackboard Natadecha-Sponsel talks about, in “Individualism as an American Cultural Value,” the role of communalism (e.g. focus on the group/community) as opposed to individualism. What do you see …
Leaders are challenged to lead in diverse cultures. In a 2-3 page paper, develop a strategicplan for how you would lead in a culturally sensitive and intelligent manner. Compare andcontrast your plan with a current leader in your organization or one regarded nationally
An organization’s culture can have a big impact on its ability to successfully implement quality improvement initiatives. By examining situations where quality improvements were prevented from being implemented, we can learn the elements of a culture that can quickly make improvements impossible even when those improvements will lead to the saving of many, many lives.Read …
Choose one of the four following controversial topics. Do we need a common identity?Is racial profiling defensible public policy?Is the emphasis on a color-blind society an answer to racism?Is gentrification another form of segregation?
The framers of the Constitution were concerned that everyday citizens would not be able to understand or comprehend the makings of our government. They felt that everyday citizens were uninformed and did not care what was going on in our government. Even today we see where citizens are interested in government affairs seemingly only if …
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Is code switching a real issue of concern when working with multicultural teams? Have you ever felt like you had to code switch (maybe when switching jobs or moving to a different environment even within the same country?) How did you deal with feelings of ‘inauthenticity’ if any?
Cultural sensitivity is a an attitude and way of behaving in which you’re aware of and acknowledge cultural differences; it’s crucial for such global goals as world peace and economic growth as well as for effective interpersonal communication (Franklin & Mizell, 1995). In William Gudykunst’s and Young Yun Kim’s article, Communicating With Strangers: An Approach …
Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex. …
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Compares two cultures that are both similar and different, often highlighting unexpected differences, such as two different cultural regions of France or Italy; or similarities and distinctions between two distant cultures, such as Australian Aboriginal and Cherokee; or between a culture of origin and an immigrant culture, such as Filipino and Filipino-American.
Universalist – Particular listIndividualism – CommunitarianismNeutral – AffectiveSpecific – DiffusiveAchievement – Ascription Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Individualism – CollectivismPower DistanceMasculinity – FemininityUncertainty AvoidanceLong-Short Term Orientation Part B What were the lessons, readings or assignments you found the most interesting or were particularly helpful for you to apply to real-world scenarios? Explain your response.
