Scott Markey BCOM400 Milton Bennet - 1 views
started by scott markey on 16 Feb 12
started by scott markey on 16 Feb 12
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started by scott markey on 16 Feb 12
This first link simply went into a little further detail regarding worldwide culture orientation, versus the typical stereotyping individuals are used to doing. It basically states the premise of the DMIS theory for braking down culture barriers so that one can orient properly in intercultural settings.
http://www.newonline.org/resource/resmgr/mcw_ppt/becominginterculturallycompe.pdf
The second link here is a study observing the shift in cultural experiences in application with the DMIS model. It discusses how the six stages are applied and the outcome. It also relates similar experiences without the six stages being applied. The major portion of this link is focused on the six stages, and how they can move ones view from being ethnocentric to achieving ethnorelativism.
As for my "ahahhh" moment I could really relate to the video that used the Iceberg ship metaphor to describe social ranking and hierarchy. I don't know for sure what video that was, I had a hard time deciphering which video was which so I took the liberty of watching them all. I think the main point of this assignment was to become informed on the variety of different cultures and how to be acclimated in environments pertaining to those cultures without having a stereotype in mind. Which is an excellent point and makes very good use of the DMIS application. However, I don't think everyone sees things in the same way. What I mean to say is that not everyone sees things in terms ethnic origins. For some, including myself I have never discriminated against individuals of different ethnic origins. I tend to see things in a social hierarchy kind of way. Upper class, to middle class, to lower class perspective. It was mentioned in the Iceberg metaphor, and it really helped me to make that distinction as well as assertion on how important social hierarchy is, and the role it can play in the shift from ethnocentric to ethnorelativism.
In placing myself in the shoes of a different ethnic background for day at work I had a great example in mind. Whenever there is a discrepancy with information on an invoice , or payroll problems we have to contact our HR representative who is Hindu, and is stationed in India. Her name is Sahaj, just getting her on the phone is a task in and of itself. Everyone including myself is very short tempered with her because she speaks so quietly you can barely hear her. She has taken multiple verbal harassments because of her poor English, and ability to work through problems quickly. Being in her shoes would be a difficult task, because of what she is responsible for, as well as having to learn another language and bounce back and forth between the two. I understand now that her culture has to play a major role in her slow and steady pace as well as her calm and quiet nature.