1. Violated expectations are often the cause of conflict in cross-cultural teams due to the result of different cultural rules. However, unmet expectations must be managed effectively for a team to succeed. What are some of the most common behaviors that are classified as primary ways expectations tend to be violated in cross-cultural teams? Explain each with detailed examples.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
2. Identify at least two of the common problems that are associated with managing virtual teams. After identifying the problems, describe a team-building method that could be applied to each situation.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Reference:
Dyer, W. G., Dyer, W. G., Jr., & Dyer, J. H. (2013). Team building: Proven strategies for improving team performance (5th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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Communication is one of the common behaviors violated in cross-cultural teams. This is because people communicate through both verbal and nonverbal means. People mostly are not satisfied with the expectations they get in terms of how it is delivered to them. Who should receive the information and the urgency of the feedback of the communication also sometimes fail to meet the expectations. Discussions should be held and everyone made aware of the right procedures to be followed. To help people understand each other.(494words)