Adapting To Different Cultures and Customs

Adapting To Different Cultures and Customs

eActivity

• Use the Internet or Strayer Library to research general culture and customs in New Delhi, India, and Madrid, Spain. Be prepared to discuss.

Preparation for International Assignments” Please respond to the following:

• Imagine that you work for a U.S. based organization that is considering sending you on a two-year international assignment to either New Delhi, India, or Madrid, Spain. From the e-Activity, speculate on your potential adaptability to cultural change for each country, and suggest the primary strategies that you would use for dealing with socio-cultural and psychological adjustments. Justify your response. (150 words)

• Suggest to your management team the main reason(s) why you should undergo cross-cultural training, and give an example of at least one (1) type of training that could be effective for your international assignment. Specify the principal advantages of implementing a cultural assimilator as a training devise and learning technique for both you and your organization’s management. Provide a rationale for your response. (150words)

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A people’s culture is their art of living. It entails their way of life, their practices, their religion and their interactions with other people. Different people have different cultures and customs which they uphold. Sometimes a person may be required to adapt to the customs of other people for various reasons to ensure effective interaction. New Delhi is India’s capital city…