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What is High-Context Culture

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Handbook of Research on Virtual Workplaces and the New Nature of Business Practices
Refers to a culture in which less is spelled out explicitly and much more is implicit or communicated in indirect ways because people have a great deal of commonality of knowledge and views; for example: Japanese culture.
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An International Virtual Office Communication Plan
Lei Lei Meng (Texas Tech University, USA) and Robert Schafer (Texas Tech University, USA)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-893-2.ch039
Abstract
This chapter aims to define a plan for an international virtual office by exploring the problems that hamper communication within a virtual office. Four factors that contribute to miscommunication are explored: linguistics, culture, laws and regulations, and technology. Policies of practice are then offered to mitigate these factors, help increase the productivity, and avoid communication problems, personnel conflicts, and legal liability. Last, different stages of office evolution are discussed and the future trend of office is explored. The purpose of this chapter is to help establish a successful international virtual office as the virtual office is becoming the future trend of the business environment.
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Chapter 4
Using Films to Teach Culture in a Flipped Classroom
Refers to cultural messages that ‘relies heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues to convey meaning’ ( Adler et al., 2012 , p. 47).
Published in Chapter: Using Films to Teach Culture in a Flipped Classroom; From: Enhancing Education Through Multidisciplinary Film Teaching Methodologies
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Chapter 8
Hawai‘i's Multicultural Contexts and Victim Participants' Information Shuttled for Restorative Reentry Planning Circles
Members generally communicate with implicit understandings, relies heavily on context of language, groups need take precedence over an invidiual’s needs, and interpersonal relationships are highly valued.
Published in Chapter: Hawai‘i's Multicultural Contexts and Victim Participants' Information Shuttled for Restorative Reentry Planning Circles; From: Global Perspectives on Victimization Analysis and Prevention
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Cultural Issues in Global Collaborative Education
It refers to societies or groups where people have close connections over a long period of time. Many aspects of cultural behaviour are not made explicit because most members know what to do and what to think from years of interaction with each other.
Published in Chapter: Cultural Issues in Global Collaborative Education; From: Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergy
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