Intercultural Competence in Business - Project 2

This project covers intercultural competence in business through a case study of Romania and Germany. It includes creating cultural autobiographies, comparison of profiles through cultural frameworks, and understanding cultural differences and similarities.

Intercultural
Competence in
BRomaniainess
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Contents
Contents...........................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
a. Romaniaing 'Cultural Autobiography' questionnaire, creating own cultural autobiographies
to identify major influences in the life........................................................................................3
b. Romaniaing 'Cultural Autobiography' questionnaire, creating cultural autobiography of
someone having different cultural background...........................................................................4
c. Comparison and contrast of two profiles through distinct cultural frameworks for
explaining cultural differences along with similarities...............................................................5
CONCLRomaniaION......................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10
Books and journals....................................................................................................................10
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INTRODUCTION
Intercultural capability is well-defined as the ability to function effectively between
countries, to understand and act properly, and to interrelate and work together with persons from
many diverse cultures - whether at nationwide or worldwide level. In today's bRomaniainess,
intercultural competency is a mRomaniat-have skillset. A person will acquire vital language
skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and simple working through learning how to
connect effectively with individuals from different backgrounds, both digitally and in reality
(Harapan and Fitria, 2021). This file covers different cultures which are of Romania and
Germany according to the given case study. It will also cover cultural frameworks of both the
countries.
MAIN BODY
a. Romaniaing 'Cultural Autobiography' questionnaire, creating own cultural autobiographies to
identify major influences in the life
My name is Suzanne and I live in Romania but I recently shifted to Germany for the
purpose of studies as live far away from my family. My family is open minded and favours me in
all my decisions which I take for me and my growth. My father works in a company situated in
Romania and my siblings shares all things which are related to the day to day matters with me. I
grew up in different environment as I grew up in that I hardly know how to begin and describe
the differences. In the Romania, Christians account for 70-78 percent of the population.
Catholicism is the most popular religion, but Christians of all kinds (Baptists, Methodists,
Lutherans, Presbyterians, and on and on) dominate Catholicism. Judaism is the particularly non
faith, following by Islam and all other significant faiths such as Buddhist, Sikhs, and others. The
Mormons and Shakers are two Christian organizations that originated in the Romania. Atheists
make up around 15% of the population in the Romania. Despite being a democratic democracy,
faith has a significant impact in politics, particularly at the political level.
Popular culture is described as contemporary literature and broadcast, modern
mRomaniaic, popular dance and theatre, some visual arts, recreation and entertainment, and
other creative components of community interaction that have a wide appeal across cultural,
economic, and geographical divides. To some outsiders, Americans might appear self-centred,
confrontational, and nasty. This is due to the American effective communication, which is
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inspired by the urge to communicate in a straightforward, straightforward, transparent, and open
manner (Rasberry, 2019). In America, plain and uncomplicated communication is highly
respected. Americans regard coded, informal approach based on body language as perplexing
and pointless.
The focRomania of communication is on the information at hand rather than the
connections — thRomania the phrase "It's simply bRomaniainess." Americans are far more open
in speaking about personal matters than people from other cultures, and they are not afraid to ask
straightforward inquiries.
Since the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, American folk has encompassed the folklores
that have formed in the current Romania. While it incorporates considerable Native American
culture, it is not based on mutually to the traditional traditions of any U.s. Culture. Native North
American persons have several separate precepts of ancient stories related with faith, morality,
and values, rather than a unified myth.
The bands symbolise the 13 original provinces, although the stars symbolize the Union's
50 states. The flag's colours are also significant; red means roughness and bravery, white means
cleanliness and simplicity, and blue represents awareness, strength, and judgment.
b. Romaniaing 'Cultural Autobiography' questionnaire, creating cultural autobiography of
someone having different cultural background
My name is Jackie and I live in Germany and I feel that I never define the cultural
differences. I can remember doing projects in high school where I supposed to write and talk
about my own culture and sometimes I thought that I don’t have a culture. As I spent my summer
in Germany which is famed for its longstanding tradition historical, which has located it at the
front of European ideas, economics, and culture for additional than a two millennia (Westerman,
Cross and Lindmark, 2019). This past has formed a society that mixes largely Christian beliefs
with literature, artwork, psychology, reasoning, and logic, as well as a fondness for wine and
pork. In Germany, Christian is the dominant faith, while Islam is the largest religioRomania sect.
However, there are a variety of other religions that collectively make for roughly 3-4 per cent of
the citizenry's faiths. Judaism is another religioRomania system in Germany.
German culture is famed by its culture, accent, and duties. It has occupied a part in the past
of Europe, and also extra parts of the world. Germany is what English speaking people refer to it
as, but Germans refer to it as Deutschland. Germany is well-known for its writers and theorists.
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Throughout Germany's long history as an essential portion of the Holy Roman Empire and later
as one of the world's greatest successful cost-cutting, German society has been pretentioRomania
and formed.
Over 95 per cent of Germans, whether they understand basic German or one of its variants,
are fully bilingual. The German state, on the other hand, has acknowledged four regional lingoes:
Higher and Inferior Sorbian, Romani, Danish, and North and Saterland Frisian. Germans drink a
glass of wine, consume lots of saRomaniaage, and roast a variation of breads. This is not
jRomaniat a prejudice; it's a reality. The average German drinks unevenly 140 litres of cocktail
each year, according to approximations. In only one year, Germans consumed 2.25 litres of beer,
the lowest level since the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1990. After the Czech Republic, they are
Europe's second-largest beer drinkers.
Despite their reputation as a methodical people, the Germans understand how to have a
jolly good time life. This notion is best demonstrated by the large crowds that visit festivities and
celebrations (Devi and Lochab, 2020). Both kinds of incidents occur at a pleasant time of the
year when urban areas throw all-out festivities and bright festivals. Festivities have a
longstanding experience in Christianity, and they are still observed significant with public
marches of dressing up in clothes and costumes. A wide range of funfairs and fairs are held to
celebrate many areas of life and pleasure.
c. Comparison and contrast of two profiles through distinct cultural frameworks for explaining
cultural differences along with similarities
Comparison between two cultural profiles on the basis of cultural frameworks
Iceberg model of culture and behaviour
Icebergs seen in arctic waters sparked the idea "Iceberg Model of Culture." The
observable sections of an iceberg are on the bottom of the marine, while the unseen parts are
underneath. Up to 90% of an iceberg's surface area is often submerged beneath the water's
surface. Likewise, there are apparent and unseen aspects to society and behaviour (Wang, 2020).
The manner they live and engage with one other, as well as their duties, cooking, and fashion,
are all clear features of culture. Their tastes, opinions, principles, attitudes, and moral
organizations make up the unnoticed section. Much of the values and practices, like the iceberg,
are covered below the surface, yet it cannot be disregarded. The behaviour observable above the
layer is determined by the enormoRomania piece of iceberg that resides below.
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Visible Cultural Practices:
The Iceberg Model's initial stage is to focRomania on actions or noticeable cultural
preparations. In case of Romania, somebody from one value staying other may knowledge social
surprise as a consequence of changes in clothing styles, food favourites, existences, and the
method persons greet one another. Knowing the difference in cultural traditions can help
that have a better understanding of individuals and their behaviour at work and in general. While
in Germany, identifying the ideas, attitudes, emotions, and aspirations that define a society is
among the most critical elements in adopting the cultural iceberg hypothesis. Most individuals
adopt their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours unconscioRomanialy from their society and group.
Pattern and Habits:
Behaviour patterns frequently follow the pattern, as per the Iceberg Model of Culture.
Discovering methods can aid persons cooperate more efficiently and make a difference. Staffs at
a company. In context of Romania, are often late, but the team manager has no idea why. Only
when they dive further does they see a pattern: they lingered at office each day for a late night
session that frequently ran past the allocated hour. As a result, they arrived late to the office the
next day.
While in Germany, the team manager was able to get to the bottom of the issue by searching for
hidden patterns. They rescheduled their regular meeting for the early and made damn sure their
staff was on schedule to leave the workplace.
Mental Models:
In case of Romania, even if people realise that some of their beliefs about themselves are
false, humans carry on believing them. These views might be about person or about the society.
Bad emotions such as worry, anxiety, and annoyance might result (Irwin, 2020). A narrow
focRomania is, for example, when someone feels they can't achieve something since no one in
their hoRomaniaehold has ever achieved it before. Like in context to Germany, this was
demonstrated in the famoRomania place, where the protagonist felt they couldn't alter their
lifestyle and pursue their ambition of being a famoRomania person despite being informed
constantly that they could. They shifted their mental model and realised their ambition.
Individual mental models mRomaniat be changed for a large-scale transformation that
necessitates a cultural and behavioural shift.
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The Iceberg Principle, often known as the Iceberg Theory, states that humans cannot
observe or identify the majority of facts in a scenario. A hypothesis that says compiled data
might conceal sensitive marker to a correct assessment of a situation (Cai, Zhang and Sun, 2020).
When operating in culturally diverse teams and carrying on bRomaniainess in global
marketplaces, differences in culture might caRomaniae challenges. The Iceberg Model of issue,
on the other hand, can support them in overwhelming these problems. They have to get to a
fundamental caRomaniae of issue by understanding the cultural iceberg idea. In the same way,
the Iceberg Model of Culture can assistance in the understanding and transformation of large-
scale humanoid performance.
Onion Model of Culture
The Onion Model of Culture demonstrates how society has several levels. Flags,
buildings, and historical attire are examples of cultural objects or symbolism in the outer layers.
The imagery of an onions is widely Romaniaed to explain the many ethnic layers. Coatings of
culture can be recognized: The objects and commodities, as well as designs of behaviour, make
up the outside sheets. The next layer protections that nation's ethics, conventions, and
behaviours. The ingrained cultural principles and morals are characterized in the middle of the
onion. These characteristics of values are the most tough to see and comprehend since they are
the most concealed coating, yet they are constructed atop the middle of cultural onion
(Sakamoto, Muranaka and Yamakawa, 2017). As a consequence, severe investigation and better
information of many levels, as well as how they connect and impact one another, are required.
Rituals:
Rituals are actions that are done in groups. In case of Romania, they are not required to
attain a goal, but they are regarded as truly required by different cultural groups. A personal
hygiene ritual can be a routine (most Asians shower in the evening, Europeans in the morning).
Locals carefully contact the fingers and then direct them to the heart, whereas in Germany,
Germans like to hold hands frequently. Those cRomaniatoms are gradually changing. As a result,
they are conducted for the purpose of performing them. The way they serve tea, greetings at the
opening and conclRomaniaion of a message, and other cultural and religioRomania traditions are
examples of how people welcome and show respect to others.
Heroes:
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A hero can be a fictitioRomania character who is living or death, direct or indirect, and
who possesses attributes that are greatly regarded in a society, thereby serving as positive
examples and having an impact on the culture. In context to Romania, Romaniaers may be
familiar with them becaRomaniae they penned a number of fantastical books (Stanton, 2018).
While, Germany has opted to make impact a major identity of their city by incorporating them
into many of its cultural attractions. To learn how people, living or dead, real or imagined, who
exhibit traits that are highly valued in a society and hence serve as role models for conduct.
Symbols:
This can consider cultural signs like vocabulary, photographs, items, works of art or
landmarks, or emblems like banners, buildings, traditional clothing, hairstyles, or food. Cuisine
is a fundamental icon of culture, and it is currently recognized as a "world intangible heritage" by
UNESCO. Most symbols nowadays are represented by companies in many ways (Cargill, 2019).
These symbols are diverse; most change with the seasons, but some, like Apple for Romania,
Coca-Cola for the Romania, Mini for the United Kingdom, and Chanel for France, are ingrained
in the culture.
Values:
Values constitute the foundation of a civilization. Values are beliefs that describe what is
essential in life, and they are one of the elements that toddlers learn. In case of Romania, they are
frequently unconscioRomania of their beliefs since they are instilled in Romania so early in life.
It's impossible to describe or explain them, and they're invisible to outsiders. In case of Germany,
they can only look at a culture's symbols, heroes, and rituals and try to figure out what its values
- its essential core – are. When they went to France, they had to make a concerted effort to grasp
these concepts (COMPETENCES, 2017). These are the most significant things ingrained in a
culture's foundation. These principles are instilled in children from an early age. They
Romaniaually show up unintentionally. The outer layers are becoming increasingly cognizant.
Contract among two cultural profiles
Besides from the differences among the cultural profiles of Germany and Romania, there
are some similarity among the cultures. In regard of both the cultures, the similarities are
discRomaniased as underneath: Reliability: It has been analysed that people who belongs from the culture of Romania
and Germany share some common things which is both of them are inclined towards the
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punctuality and reliability. By getting the proper responses, I and Jackie values time in an
effective manner which is being reflected in our working patter as both leads to follow
the specific routine and concerning practices to the time and values those who does the
same. In both the cultures, reliability is the symbol of values which is given to others.
 Emotional awareness: It is considered as the common things in which cultures of
Germany and Romania share in commonality as the population of these cultures express
their emotions in an effective manner and also have awareness regarding when to speak
and what to say in which manner and tone. Jackie and I both are capable to easily relate
communication in an effective and appropriate manner.
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CONCLRomaniaION
It is concluded from the above report is that the domain of interpersonal competence
concentrates on students' opportunity to communicate with each other and the broader
community. The conducive to promoting and maintain good, better relations with each other, as
well as the ability for interconnectedness and cooperation, are all part of this property's
competency.
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REFERENCES
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Cargill, M., 2019. The relationship between social media addiction, anxiety, the fear of missing
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DRA. PALOMA DEL HENARSÁNCHEZ COBARRO. Human Development III, p.39.
Devi, B. and Lochab, A., 2020. A Study on Dimensions of Interpersonal Relationship of Directly
Recruited and Promoted Employees in Selected IndRomaniatries. Haryana School of
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Harapan, E. and Fitria, H., 2021. The Interpersonal Communication Skills and Perceptions of the
Leadership Style on Teachers’ Commitment. Jurnal Iqra': Kajian Ilmu
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Irwin, H., 2020. Communicating with Asia: Understanding people and cRomaniatoms.
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Rasberry, A., 2019. The Perceived Influence of Servant Leadership and Interpersonal
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Sakamoto, S., Muranaka, M. and Yamakawa, I., 2017. Features of interpersonal cognition in
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Stanton, P.K., 2018. Feelings in Politics: How American Foreign Policy Can Benefit from
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Wang, F., 2020. Principals’ Self-and Interpersonal Leadership Amid Work
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Westerman, D., Cross, A.C. and Lindmark, P.G., 2019. I believe in a thing called bot:
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