TOPIC 1: COMMUNICATION AND GLOBALIZATION Flashcards

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It is an integration between two or more countries; it may be economically, socially, politically, and culturally

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Globalization

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It has widely increased the availability of information for people across the world.

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Globalization

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How have the Internet and advanced mobile services impacted international business communications?

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With the use of the Internet and advanced mobile services, people can discuss business plans and proposals on an international level as well as exchange private data securely.

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It has a symbolic nature and is an act of sharing one’s ideas, emotions, attitudes, or perceptions with another person through words, gestures, signals, signs, or other modes of transmitting images.

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Communication

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It has also contributed to the enlightenment and development of the globalization process in a number of states.

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Global communication

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What should be developed other than skills to communicate effectively?

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A sense of empathy with others

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It is the lifeblood of any organization

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Communication

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Globalization poses new challenges to communication in any organization: give one immediate effect.

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The increase in intercultural communication.

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Communication in the 21st century is increasingly…

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transnational and intercultural.

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What factor increases the possibility of miscommunication in global communication?

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Cultural diversity increases the possibility of miscommunication.

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Why is global communication considered ineffective for some individuals?

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Because it is a challenge due to cultural diversity.

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What is the role of communication in organizations, particularly in the context of globalization?

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Communication is the lifeblood of any organization, and globalization poses new challenges to it.

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How does globalization affect intercultural communication?

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Globalization increases intercultural communication, which can lead to miscommunication due to cultural diversity.

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What is another important consequence of globalization?

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The Rise of World Englishers

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What are “world englishers,” and why are they significant in global communication?

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World englishers” are different varieties of English that vary in words, pronunciation, accent, and grammar.

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What challenges to intercultural communication arise from globalization?

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Challenges include misunderstandings in slang, idiomatic expressions, as well as variations in grammar and pronunciation.

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Why is effective global communication a challenge in the 21st century?

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The increase in cultural diversity raises the possibility of miscommunication.

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This is one of the IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON COMMUNICATION, communicating via online settings with other people, and does not necessarily require face-to-face interactions.

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Virtual Interaction

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This is one of the IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON COMMUNICATION, two people speak the same language, and cultural differences can affect vocabulary, colloquial expressions, voice tone, and taboo topics.

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Cultural Awareness in Speech

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This is one of the IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON COMMUNICATION, to understand acceptable speaking distances, conflict styles, eye contact and posture in different cultures means accepting that the physical expressions of their own culture are not universally accepted.

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Cultural Awareness in Body Language

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This is one of the IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON COMMUNICATION, the need to communicate and share information with people across several time zones. When people collaborate with others on the other side of the globe, their counterparts are usually at home asleep while they themselves are at work.

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Time Differences

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This is one of the IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON GLOBAL COMMUNICATION, the view that with the spread of businesses delivering Internet, satellite TV, and mobile services, the costs of such information technologies dropped. The decreased price makes it easier for people across the world to make use of the World Wide Web and the resources available.

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Availability of Information

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This is one of the IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON GLOBAL COMMUNICATION, long-distance Travel is no longer necessary for business people as they require a meeting with a business partner overseas. Internet technology makes it possible to exchange business information and conduct video references.

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Business Conduct

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This is one of the IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON GLOBAL COMMUNICATION, Information technology and networks enable them to share opinions, and views, work on projects, and research different areas. These are among the main reasons why the process of globalization is creating a sense of a global society.

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Social Awareness

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This is one of the IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON GLOBAL COMMUNICATION, despite its quick spread and continuous development, global communication has not reached the majority of people on all continents. It is at least 70% of all people in Africa will never make a single phone call or use the internet.

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The Problem

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Enumerate the four (4) Impacts of Globalization on Communication:

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  1. Virtual Interaction
  2. Cultural Awareness in Speech
  3. Cultural Awareness in Body Language
  4. Time Differences
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Enumerate the four (4) Impacts of Globalization on Global Communication:

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  1. Availability of Information
  2. Business Conduct
  3. Social Awareness
  4. The Problem