University Business Research Module: Reflective Learning Report

This report offers a reflective analysis of a student's learning experience in a business research module, focusing on international business. The report evaluates the effectiveness and usefulness of the learning experience, highlighting the challenges and strategies related to global teams, cultural differences, and communication. It describes the learning process, including the application of theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, such as managing conflicts arising from diverse cultural backgrounds. The report emphasizes the importance of building trust and developing effective communication skills in both verbal and non-verbal forms within a global business environment. It also discusses how the acquired knowledge and skills can be applied in future business endeavors, focusing on understanding international business opportunities and challenges. The student draws on secondary sources like journals and articles to support their insights, and reflects on the impact of the assignments on their analytical skills. The report concludes by emphasizing the value of the learning experience for professional development, particularly in managing international business operations.

Running head: BUSINESS RESEARCH
Reflective Report
Name of the Student:
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
1. Evaluation of the effectiveness and the usefulness of the learning experience...........................2
2. Usefulness of the learning process..............................................................................................3
3. Objective description of the learning experience........................................................................3
4. Evaluation of the learning............................................................................................................4
5. Explanation of the Learning Process...........................................................................................5
6. Application of the learning in future...........................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction
The study focuses on the learning experiences gathered during collecting information about
the international scenario. The study provides the insightful ideas about the underlying
theoretical concept and the underlying conflicts associated with the global teams. In this section
of the study, we shall describe the effective learning experience in terms of gaining the enriched
knowledge about the contextual subject. Furthermore, the study would also highlight the
usefulness of this experience in terms of course, future career, and learning programmes. We
shall discuss the learning process and make judgments on the learning subjects. In addition to
this, we shall discuss the method of applying this learning experience in future.
1. Evaluation of the effectiveness and the usefulness of the learning experience
Learning experience is the integral part of any subjective course in our lives. I believe, the
useful learning experience is beneficial for us to understand the depth of the study and the future
benefits that we gain for our future knowledge. In this study, I have observed that the business
marketers undertake some of the fruitful strategies for strengthening the competitive edge in the
global scenario. The business marketers often face the significant challenges while operating the
business internationally. In most of the cases, I have found that the conflicts arise due to the
diverse nature of the people and their culture. The non-verbal communication style has the
significant influence on dealing with the people associated with the global teams1. In this
learning experience, I have learnt that it is necessary to build up the trust for conducting the
business internationally. The enriched ideas gained through this learning process helps in
1 Hohenthal, J., Johanson, J. and Johanson, M., 2014. Network knowledge and business-relationship value in the
foreign market. International Business Review, 23(1), pp.4-19.

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developing the professional as well as my personal attributes for the future prospects. Hence, I
consider this learning experience much valuable. In future, if I would like to conduct any
research study on managing the global teams, this experience would help me much significantly.
2. Usefulness of the learning process
The learning process generally provides the idea of the contextual ideas related to the
subject matter. In this particular course on international business studies, I have gathered the
fruitful knowledge about the nature and behavioural aspects of the global teams. The effective
learning experience depends on the in-depth analysis of the subject matter that would be useful
for the future as well2. In fact, the appropriate learning experience helps me in identifying the
personal strengths and weakness. In this learning process, I have developed the insightful
knowledge about the global competition and the effects create on the business marketers. I have
understood that it is essential to build up the effective communication transparency in both
verbal and non-verbal skills3. It would be helpful for me to gain trust of the business stakeholders
for the future business purposes. Hence, I can consider this learning experience much useful for
my future career and life.
3. Objective description of the learning experience
In this study, the discussion is mainly based on the international business aspects. It I has
been observed that the differences in the attitudes, business methods, and cultures, the conflicts
are the major sources of emerging conflicts. In fact, due to the language differences, it sometimes
2 Clarke, J.E., Tamaschke, R. and Liesch, P.W., 2013. International experience in international business research: A
conceptualization and exploration of key themes. International Journal of Management Reviews, 15(3), pp.265-279.
3 Casillas, J.C. and Moreno-Menéndez, A.M., 2014. Speed of the internationalization process: The role of diversity
and depth in experiential learning. Journal of International Business Studies, 45(1), pp.85-101.

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becomes much difficult to gather the trust of the global customers and associates4. The non-
verbal communication is much helpful in communicating with the people who belong to the
different cultural group. I have read some of the secondary sources, such as books, journals,
articles, and websites based on the international business studies. It is true that I have faced some
of the specific challenges to understand the business procedures and different leadership
approaches in the international context. However, it has been a promising journey for me since I
was able to develop my analytical skills much proficiently.
4. Evaluation of the learning
Business research has been helpful in many different ways. It is to be considered that the
business research process is the tool for developing the knowledge and the efficient learning. The
academic students as well as the business professionals often take the help of the relevant and
systematic business research process. This method works as the beneficial way to understand the
different issues underlying in a global business context. The identification of the issues is
necessary to strengthen the analytical power for the future studies as well. It is to be indicated
that the efficient business research method contributes to the market economics, which is the
method of aiding the business success. I have gathered the significant knowledge to understand
the competitors’ standpoint to achieve the business success. Moreover, it has helped me in
recognizing the probable opportunities and challenges in a global context.
4 Perkins, S.E., 2014. When does prior experience pay? Institutional experience and the multinational
corporation. Administrative Science Quarterly, 59(1), pp.145-181.

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5. Explanation of the Learning Process
This journey of the business research studies has created the significant impact on my
futuristic approaches related to the international business context. I have understood that it is
quite difficult to make the business dealings with the people who are culturally different to us. In
such cases, I felt much challenging to improve my non-verbal communication skills. These
assignment 1 and assignment 3 have helped me in understanding the behavioral approaches of
the people who are culturally different. It is observed that their perspective values and the nature
of understanding others are quite different to others5. Therefore, the assignments are focusing on
the entire global scenario that has the significant impact on the future studies.
6. Application of the learning in future
Understanding the subject matter is the basic requirement of this journey. The observation
of the international business scenario is the focus of this study. The recognition of the underlying
opportunities and challenges would help in developing the professional and personal attributes in
conducting business internationally6. For the future purposes, I shall develop the non-verbal
communication skills for dealing with the people from different cultural background. Moreover,
I shall be able to manage the perspective values and the working methods in the international
context. With the application of the similar research method, it will be effective enough to
understand the underlying challenges and opportunities in the global business. Hence, the
learning experience is much remarkable for developing my professional attributes.
5 Santacreu-Vasut, E., Shenkar, O. and Shoham, A., 2014. Linguistic gender marking and its international business
ramifications. Journal of International Business Studies, 45(9), pp.1170-1178.
6 Tenzer, H., Pudelko, M. and Harzing, A.W., 2014. The impact of language barriers on trust formation in
multinational teams. Journal of International Business Studies, 45(5), pp.508-535.

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References
Casillas, J.C. and Moreno-Menéndez, A.M., 2014. Speed of the internationalization process: The
role of diversity and depth in experiential learning. Journal of International Business
Studies, 45(1), pp.85-101.
Clarke, J.E., Tamaschke, R. and Liesch, P.W., 2013. International experience in international
business research: A conceptualization and exploration of key themes. International Journal of
Management Reviews, 15(3), pp.265-279.
Hohenthal, J., Johanson, J. and Johanson, M., 2014. Network knowledge and business-
relationship value in the foreign market. International Business Review, 23(1), pp.4-19.
Klitmøller, A. and Lauring, J., 2013. When global virtual teams share knowledge: Media
richness, cultural difference and language commonality. Journal of World Business, 48(3),
pp.398-406.
Perkins, S.E., 2014. When does prior experience pay? Institutional experience and the
multinational corporation. Administrative Science Quarterly, 59(1), pp.145-181.
Santacreu-Vasut, E., Shenkar, O. and Shoham, A., 2014. Linguistic gender marking and its
international business ramifications. Journal of International Business Studies, 45(9), pp.1170-
1178.
Selmer, J. and Lauring, J., 2015. Host country language ability and expatriate adjustment: The
moderating effect of language difficulty. The International Journal of Human Resource
Management, 26(3), pp.401-420.

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Tenzer, H., Pudelko, M. and Harzing, A.W., 2014. The impact of language barriers on trust
formation in multinational teams. Journal of International Business Studies, 45(5), pp.508-535.