Essays about: "Cross-cultural adaptation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words Cross-cultural adaptation.

  1. 1. “If I was told about the Lucia tradition - I would have loved to join” : A qualitative study on how Swedish For Immigrants (SFI) students experience a sense of belonging through communication.

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Petra Pethrosson; Sara Knowles; [2023]
    Keywords : Communication; integration; social integration; SFI; Hofstede; Cultural identity; language; belonging.; Kommunikation; integration; social integration; SFI; Hofstede; Kulturell identitet; språk; tillhörighet.;

    Abstract : This study aims to bring awareness about culture and social integration to investigate how newly arrived immigrants in a Swedish municipality experience their process of social inclusion, through communication whilst learning the Swedish language. The knowledge of a host country language helps an individual with cultural adaptation and integration. READ MORE

  3. 2. E-health usage and experiences among physiotherapists in Sweden : a pilot survey

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapi

    Author : Emma Johansson; Jill Sikström; [2022]
    Keywords : Digital tools; mobile apps; sensors; video consultation; websites; attitudes; rehabilitation;

    Abstract : Background: The endeavour for more effective and personalised health care requires exploration and implementation of new methods. Digital technology solutions may offer increased accessibility and efficiency and have already been proven to be both time- and cost-effective. READ MORE

  4. 3. Finding the Middle: Swedish Leadership Adaptation in the Middle Kingdom, How and Why Swedish Senior Managers Adapt their Leadership Styles when Leading in China

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Olivia Ekman Sundin; Angelica Huynh; [2021]
    Keywords : Adaptation; Cultural Intelligence; Culturally Endorsed Implicit Leadership Theories; Cross-cultural; China;

    Abstract : This report aimed to provide an understanding for how and why an expatriate leader may adapt their leadership styles when leading abroad. It was explored through a qualitative, abductive study on Swedish leaders in China. READ MORE

  5. 4. Cross-Cultural Business Negotiations : The Impact of Business Cultures from a Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Viktor Andersson; Alexandra Mets; [2020]
    Keywords : International Business Negotiation; Cross-Cultural Negotiation; Negotiation Process; Culture; Communication; Hierarchy; Cultural Adaptation; Cultural Intelligence; France; Brazil; Singapore;

    Abstract : With our increasingly competitive globalized economy, we are experiencing an emerging trend of firms competing on new international business markets (Bell et al. 2001; Huang 2010). In order to successfully negotiate in an international context, cultural sensitivity needs to be taken into consideration (Manrai & Manrai 2010). READ MORE

  6. 5. Defeated With Their Own Weapons: Conflict Management Adaptation in Cross-Cultural Conflict Among British and Spanish Expatriates

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Lea Franco; [2020]
    Keywords : Intercultural conflict; conflict management; cross-cultural adaptation; cultural intelligence; cross-cultural experience; expatriates; Spain; United Kingdom; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to intercultural encounters becoming more and more frequent in times of globalization, the importance of successful intercultural conflict management has increased. In intercultural conflict, cultural differences in conflict management styles (CMS) can lead to misunderstandings and poorer negotiation outcomes. READ MORE