Essays about: "Intercultural conflict"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the words Intercultural conflict.

  1. 6. Multicultural literature and intercultural theory in English 6 : A qualitative study of teachers’ experiences with multicultural literature in upper-secondary schools in Sweden

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Bian Solmaz; [2022]
    Keywords : Multicultural literature; intercultural theory; diversity; culture; intercultural pedagogy; L2 English; education; content analysis; interviews; upper-secondary school; Sweden;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine English language teachers’ choices and uses of literary texts, and more particularly, multicultural forms of literature from an intercultural pedagogical angle. Drawing on a qualitative approach, six English teachers’ experiences were explored using interviews. READ MORE

  3. 7. 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

  4. 8. Factors that affect conflict in a cultural diversified workforce: The case of the shipping company Seascope

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

    Author : Ioannis Siarapis; [2017]
    Keywords : intercultural communication; yacht; conflict; cultural diversity management; shipping industry.;

    Abstract : Title: Factors that affect conflict in a cultural diversified workforce in the shipping industry: The case of the shipping company Seascope Level: Master thesis in Business Administration Author: Ioannis Siarapis Supervisor: Maria Fregidou-Malama Examiner: Akmal Hyder Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate factors that affect conflict in a workforce characterized by cultural diversification in the shipping industry. Methodology: A qualitative approach was used. READ MORE

  5. 9. A study of intercultural management communication Swedish expatriate managers in China

    University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Lixia Zheng; [2015-10-06]
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    Abstract : China as one of emerging economies has attracted a large number of global companies, including Swedish ones, to engage in the financial investments and create many business collaborations cross-national borders. Swedish managers inevitably go to China for some reasons such as long or short-term assignment in local or Swedish organization located in China or negotiation with Chinese business partners. READ MORE

  6. 10. The perceptions of work-related conflicts of Swedish and non-Swedish employees in Volvo X

    University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : EGLĖ ČELEDINAITĖ; KAISA-LIIS MANDRE; [2015-09-29]
    Keywords : Conflict; Volvo; Sweden; Swedish employees; non-Swedish employees; avoidance;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the perceptions of work-related conflicts in Volvo X. Through conducting the qualitative research, interviewing 20 employees - 11 Swedish and 9 non-Swedish - we found that there is no significant difference between these two sample groups what concerns to perceptions of conflicts. READ MORE