Communicating In Diverse Groups |  |
Chapter ObjectivesIn this chapter, you will learn to do the following:
1.Minimize stereotypical assumptions about gender and cultural differences |
2.Maximize the advantages of gender and cultural differences in a group |
3.Explain the collectivistic and individualistic tendencies of American culture and the ways in which these influence group interaction |
4.Identify your self-construal, and determine how this influences your interaction in diverse groups |
5.Identify and describe your cultural distance from other group members |
6.Suggest strategies to help a group overcome cultural differences |
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