Cross cultural communication in business

A business magazine asks you to write an article about the importance of multicultural competency when doing business in today´s world. Write the article, addressing two specific insights requested; Why multicultural competency is a key skill for business in the 21st century. Illustrate your case with cross-cultural issues encountered by companies when expanding into foreign markets.
A definition of effective intercultural communication in YOUR WORDS
Examples of factors which block communication
A brief background summary of the two companies you have chosen as your case study
Clear analysis of the linguistic difficulties they faced and how the companies dealt with the situation

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