1.One the most important determinants of managing business in overseas operation is the communication competency. Research supports that culture is the most salient factors in communication across cultures.

a.Discuss and compare communication methods between Chinese communication and

western (American communication).

b.Discuss the role of context, as proposed by Edward Hall, in communication.

c.Discuss barriers in cross-cultural communication.

d.Discuss the role of communication in business negotiation across culture.