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Running head: FINAL WRITTEN PROPOSAL
Final Written Proposal
Martha Negron
Communicating in Your Profession
Michele Howerton-Vargas
September 4,2016
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Contents
Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Problem Statement ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Problems ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Solutions to problems ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
References ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
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Executive Summary
This is a discussion paper on communication barriers caused by cultural differences. The
first section of this article is the problem statement. Its gives a detailed overview of what culture
can do to communication. The second par is the purpose of the paper. This is to address why this
topic is being discussed. Problems are the other segment of the article. These are the factors that
lead to communication barriers by culture. The other item of the discussion is the solution. Most
of these problems are solvable if people would follow the given notes on how to do so. The last
segment is the conclusion. It talks about the impact of cultural differences in communication and
how this discussion is helpful to many people with communication problems.
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Problem Statement
Ineffective Communication in the world today has emphatically been attributed to
cultural beliefs. Many people in business, schools, colleges and other formal places cannot
effectively communicate due to their different cultures. Cross-cultural communications may lead
to poor relationships between business partners, shareholders, customers and other stakeholders.
The languages and behavior are different in various cultures and people may not be in a position
to converse effectively. Behaviors, arts, languages, ideas and beliefs are all directly related to
culture. In addition, people think and react according to their cultural beliefs (Bonilla-Silva,
2014).
In essence, different cultures provide different meanings to ideas, norms and traditions.
People often see and interpret different occurrences in the ways their cultures dictate. Besides,
meanings of words differ from one culture to another (Bonilla-Silva, 2014).
If a person was brought up in a community that ascribes to particular cultural beliefs, his/
her communication would be influenced by that culture.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish how cultures affect proper communication
and information sharing by different people across the world and how it can be avoided. People
should at times put their cultures aside for a moment when communicating but can go ahead and
follow all the beliefs and practices of their cultures.
Problems
There are many different cultural barriers to effective information sharing. For instance,
there are many languages in the world that people use to communicate. Languages act as cultural
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heritage of various categories of people (Jentoft, 2003). Most people in the world pride
themselves with the kind of language they use to communicate. They are reluctant to change it
merely because they are coerced to do it by others. This leads to misunderstanding among the
parties involved. Some cultures go to an extent of prohibiting interaction with other cultures
which according to them can lead to serious consequences.
Beliefs and behaviors are also part of cultural inclinations that leads to ineffective
communications among different people. Each culture has well outlined rules on how people
should behave. Cultures may guide the people on how to relate to with others while
communicating. However, these rules on how to behave are not the same for different cultures.
Such barriers affect manners, reasoning and language of individuals, leading to poor
communication. Consequently, they unequivocally influence both verbal and written
communication (Jentoft, 2003).
Stereotyping is another cultural barrier to communication. It is how people try to make
negative and personal assumptions about another culture. Stereotyping is making or creating a
broader picture and generalizing people who belong to a particular culture as stated by BonillaSilva (2014). It can also involve forcing people to follow the norms and believes that a person
from a different culture follows. Stereotyping leads to poor relationships at personal or even
professional level. As a result, communication between the people involved is also affected.
Religious beliefs: religion, just like stereotyping leads to poor communications. People
from a particular religion may consider themselves as superior to others thereby undermining
them. Some people may devalue or judge others negatively for believing in other religious
beliefs other than their own. In most cases, religious beliefs and views give directions into how
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people regard others. This leads to disruption of communication due to varied conceptions about
the religions that differ.
Solutions to problems
However, no matter the extent to which these barriers have affected effective
communication, they can be overcome. People who have been hit by these obstacles may adopt
these solutions to avert the effects. To start with, people should accommodate and respect others
from different cultures. When addressing them even if they cannot understand, it is important to
do it in an ethical and responsible manner to avoid colluding with them. Violation of cultural
beliefs is a sure way of stopping the vice. People should be aware of other cultures for them to
avoid interfering with the people who believe in the same cultures. This can be of substantial
help in deciding how to communicate with others. Even though it’s hard to familiarize with all
cultures, before any form of communication, research is needed to help facilitate such a
communication.
Communication workshops are another solution to cultural barriers when it comes to
communication. In an environment where people from different cultures operate, workshops that
can provide people with the much-needed understanding of their counterparts’ language are
necessary (Stringer & Cassiday, 2009). It is a necessary thing since people act and behaves
according to how their cultural values dictate. Cultural barriers exist since people act only in the
ways that are dictated by their cultural value. This can be stopped through such workshops and
trips as people can learn other languages. Such an opportunity would help people to
communicate what is viewed as wrong and abusive. As a result, cross-cultural barriers can be
avoided while communicating. People should learn about other cultures to avoid
miscommunication.
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People should be open to learning new ideas about other cultures through different channels such
as books and the internet. In so doing, they can equip themselves with enough information about
other cultures and the issues associated with them. It is the solution to a fruitful relationship with
another person who associates himself to that culture. Also, one can gain insight into a particular
cultural belief through interacting with an individual who has enough knowledge about it
(Schein, 2010).
Acceptance and respect for other cultures are another solution. Some cultural beliefs
are ridiculous and weird, but it is good to accept them because there are people who believe in
them. Discriminating people on their basis of their culture is not fair and might lead to various
issues. For instance, there are cases where immigrants in a new country do not have a voice
because their language is not known and some of their beliefs can be rejected or interpreted in a
different way. If they could only be accepted then, it means that communication and
understanding each other would not be a problem (Schein, 2010).
Conclusion
In summation, if people don’t have an idea of the existence of such cultural barriers, they
can also be affected, no matter their position or roles in the society. It is, therefore, necessary that
these obstacles be stopped to prevent differences from emanating from within a relationship of
people with different cultural beliefs (Stringer, & Cassiday, 2009). Having knowledge about
diverse cultures and understanding them must be entrenched in an organization. Cultural barriers
to communication are avoidable if people remain committed and willing to avoiding them and
upholding other cultures. We are all equal and such mere prejudices should not dictate how our
interactions are. It is critical to focus on listeners’ perspectives and appreciate them at every step.
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References
Bonilla-Silva, E. (2014). Racism without racists: color-blind racism and the persistence of racial
inequality in America. Lanham, Md: Rowman & Littlefield.
Jentoft, S. (2003). Indigenous peoples: resource management and global rights. Delft: Eburon.
Schein, E. H. (2010). Organizational culture and leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Stringer, D.M., & Cassiday, P.A. (2009).52 activities for improving cross-cultural
communication. Boston, Mass: Intercultural Press.
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