Assignment 1: Discussion—Exploring Potential Research Topics
Do the following to complete this assignment:
- Based on your business experience and the information accumulated in this class, identify three possible research topics related to the subject of the course.
- What managerial problems or opportunities would each of the three studies address? Provide a short description for each research topic, highlighting:
- The problem or opportunity in organizations that needs to be addressed
- The purpose of the research
- The question(s) that, if answered, will help in solving the problem or seizing the opportunity
Beginning Monday, Mar 31, 2014, post your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area.
Assignment 2: Cross-cultural Communication
Do the following for this assignment:
- Research a minimum of four peer-reviewed articles and business magazines for cases demonstrating pitfalls in cross-cultural communication using technology.
- Identify one specific case.
- Develop recommendations to avoid such communication problems. Support your recommendations with specific, current research related to cross-cultural communication and technology.
Summarize the findings in a 2–3-page report. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use the APA format.
By Friday, April 4, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M6: Assignment 2 Dropbox.