This document provides instructions and discussion questions for an online intercultural practice session about globalization and cultural differences in the workplace. It outlines two discussion sections - the first asks participants to discuss statements about globalization, and the second presents results from a survey on how company culture impacts different professional aspects. For the second section, it provides statements on topics like the importance of relationships with managers, feedback, professional development, flexible work options, and salary. It concludes with reflection questions about cultural misunderstandings, managing multiculturalism, and communication in the workplace.

1. Welcome to today's intercultural practice
International Management 2022

2. Instructions
In this first online session you and your partner will discuss
about globalisation. In the following slides you will find
some statements and questions to guide and support your
conversation. We encourage you to share your opinion and
debate about the topic only in English so you can also
challenge your communicative skills in a foreign language.
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3. Session 2 – Cultural differences in the workplace
In the next slides you will find the results of a survey carried out regarding the impact of companies culture
on different professional aspects. We invite you to read and discuss them together. Below you can find some
questions to help guiding your conversation.
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Questions for reflection
• To what extent do you agree with the statements?
•Do you thing the statements are universal, applicable worldwide, or, on the
contrary, they belong to a specific country/company profile?

4. THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANAGERS
91% of managers in the u.s. say a candidate's alignment with the company culture is equal to or more important than
skills and experience
FEEDBACK MATTERS
One-third of employees describe their performance reviews as unhelpful.
78% of gen xers believe performance reviews are formalities that do not offer constructive opportunities for growth.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Employees who report feeling a lack of support for their professional development are three times more likely to be
looking for another job.
94% of employees would stay in their current role longer if they felt the organisation invested in their professional
development.
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Session 2 – Cultural differences in the workplace

5. THE IMPACT OF FLEXIBLE WORK ON COMPANY CULTURE
76% of employees report seeking jobs with more flexibility because of work-life balance.
77% of employees say flexible work options would enable them to lead healthier lives.
86% of workers believe they would be less stressed if they had a flexible job.
SALARY ISN'T EVERYTHING
One-third of job seekers report being willing to take a 10% pay cut for a job they are passionate about.
58% of employees would stay at a lower-paying job if it meant working for a great boss.
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Session 2 – Cultural differences in the workplace

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Questions for reflection
•What do you think about the cultural misunderstandings explained in videos 3 (Gery) and
4 (Brian)? Have you ever suffered a cultural misunderstanding or know someone who has
experienced one?
•If you analyse your habits and tastes as well as your family, friends, colleagues, etc., ways
of doing and thinking. Can you find any homogeneity? Can we talk about a one-
country/one-culture reality?
•What are your opinion/experiences in multilingual and multicultural environments?
•How would you manage multiculturalism in the workplace? Would you promote
monolingual or plurilingual communication?
Session 2 – Cultural differences in the workplace

7. Good Job!
Please, remember to fill in the session evaluation survey.
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