Task 1: Just the Facts
Instructions
- Read the statement below carefully.
- Conduct some research and write down your answers in the space provided.
An Australian Culture Overview
Australia is a vast island continent situated southeast of Asia. Australia is renowned for its natural beauty, multiculturalism, and diverse population. The country's immense geographical variety has given Australia much of its character, creating a land of cultural fusion and enriching opportunity.
In order to fully comprehend the complexity of this nation, it is essential to gain an understanding into the underlying concepts of its culture. (Ref: Doing Business in Australia).
Official Name of Australia:
Population:
Official Language:
Currency:
Capital City and Why:
GDP:
GDP per Capita:
Inflation Rate:
Unemployment Rate:
Australia's First Prime Minister:
Now identify your own country and provide answers to the Just for Facts below.
Official Name of your home country:
Population:
Official Language:
Currency:
Capital City and Why:
GDP:
GDP per Capita:
Inflation Rate:
Unemployment Rate:
Your home country's First Prime Minister/President:
Task 2: True or False Activity
Instructions
- Read all statements below carefully.
- Place a tick in the appropriate column.
Statements
1. A sense of humour is important in the Australian workplace.
2. A business letter should have a formal and concise introduction.
3. Australians like to communicate informally.
4. Socialising after work is not common in Australia.
5. Managers dislike suggestions from staff.
6. Levels of management are structured and strictly observed in Australia.
7. Sport is a key discussion item in the Australian workplace.
8. Older people are often not chosen for jobs in the Australian workplace.
9. Women are not suitable for high pressure management positions in the Australian workplace.
10. There are laws that ensure equality in the Australian workforce.
Task 3: Research Activity
Instructions
- Read the statement below carefully.
- Form a group of 3-4 students to discuss the questions.
- Write your answers in the space provided.
International students working in Australia often find the culture at work quite different from their own country. It is important to familiarise yourself with the cultural practices in Australia in order for you to be competitive in finding work and in performing well once employed.
Background
Some of the most cultural characteristics of the Australian workplace are listed below:
Communications
Hierarchy and Leadership Styles
Work structure and Protocols
Diversity
Small Talk
a) Using the criteria above research how the Australian Workplace implements each criteria in the workplace.
b) Consider your own culture and identify how it differs from these practices
Task 4: Case Study
Instructions
- Read the case study below carefully.
- Provide answers to all the questions that follow.
We're ambitious and we don't brown nose
October 21, 2013
Nina Hendy What Aussie workers are really like
a) What does the expression "brown nose" mean?
b) Do you think Aussie workers are "laid back and like to bludge", in your experience?
c) What are the most important qualities of a manager, according to workers?
d) Do Aussies have the reputation of being "relaxed" (lazy) workers? Does this survey match this reputation?
e) What are some examples of "management speak" that managers use, and do workers like it?
f) Do Aussie workers automatically give respect to managers?
g) What do many workers find most important in a job?
h) What is more important to workers, professional development programs or a fun workplace?
i) Who conducted the study? Is it comprehensive?
j) Does the information in this article match your experience of work and managers in the Australian workplace?
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