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Organizing cross-

cultural meetings

G.S.Abhilash

PG2015-003

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Organizing cross cultural meetings calls for

meticulous planning and research on the etiquetteand practices of the cultures involved.

In todays scenario, a person having worldwide

operations cannot survive without meeting

someone from a culture different from his/her.Every culture observes certain norms has some

behavioral e!pectations which are e!pected to be

met in order to have a fruitful e!change of ideas.

INTRODUCTION

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BENEFITS OF ORGANISING CROSS

CULTURAL MEETINGS

". #o succeed in International business it is

important to connect at every level and that is

not an easy goal. $uch meetings help us to

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. 0hen we understand that different behavior

patterns are entirely different in another

environment , we can stand bac1 analyze the

situation more effectively.

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#he participants of the meeting feel comfortable in an environment of

trust and ma1es it easy for business networ1ing. One should also be

sensitive to the religious beliefs and sentiments of each culture so as

to not un1nowingly hurt one2s beliefs. 3ood preferences need to be

ta1en into account.

"4 It needs to be decided if the meeting is formal or informal.

4 written communication regarding the agenda , time , place and

participants has to be conveyed well in advance to ma1e travel

arrangements as necessary. confirmation of participant to be sought.

54punctualityis most essential in such meetings as delays lead to

irritation and lac1 of confidence in the person see1ing business.

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Contd..

74 Once the meeting begins greetings , introductions have to

be proper and with due respect to seniority and gender.

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84 Information has to be e!changed throughbrochures and

cards.

94 Once the meeting draws to an end the host should concludeonly after reassuring himself/herself that there is no unfinished

agenda.

:4 It is absolutely essential to #han1 the participants for theirtime and interest.

;4 'astly, where countriespolitical differences are involved

one needs to be e!tra careful and a neutral venue may help.

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CONCLUSION)rranging cultural meetings helps in

". #eam cohesion

. elps to forge mutual understanding by wining

trust of people we wor1 with.

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