Introductio:
Form a group of three to four students. You are required to write a report based on the scenario below, then to present your report findings in a group presentation. You may choose any country on which to focus your report.
Scenario:
The company you are working for in Australia would like to form a relationship with a business in another country. As you are a student of business communication and have studied with students of different nationalities, the managers have identified you as appropriate people to write a report to people working in another country. Below is the email you received from the manager of the International Business Practice Group at your company.
To: Business communication student@xyz.com.au
From: ned.stark@xyz.com.au
Subject: Report on intercultural communication
Date: 12 March 2015
Dear Students
As you're aware, ABCD is planning to establish a long-term, strategic, business relationship with an organisation in (choose your country).
Given your studies in Business Communication and your expertise in intercultural communication, you have been commissioned to prepare a set of guidelines that XYZ employees can use to communicate effectively with people from (your chosen country) in a workplace context focussing on cultural differences. Your report will help us design an International Business Education Program for training staff in intercultural communication.
The first team is departing on 6 october. They will need a brief oral report before they leave. Please arrange a suitable presentation time with your supervisor.
I'm looking forward to receiving your valuable input on this project and to working closely with you in the next few weeks.
Regards, Ned
International Business Practice Group ABCD Corporation
As a new employee, this is a chance for you to prove your worth to your company. Use this opportunity to show what you know about intercultural communication and effective workplace communication practices.
Outcomes:
Present your report findings to the staff who are going overseas.