BUSINESS COMMUNICATION IV ASSIGNMENT (MBA Specialized) BATCH 2013 1 a) Explain what is meant by the term culture shock. Identify and discuss the stages of culture shock. b) For persons who have travelled or lived in a foreign country for a time, discuss the degree of reentry shock experienced upon returning to the home country in the following areas: 1 Reestablishing friendship 2 Readjusting to lifestyle 3 Readjusting to job 4 Changes in social life 5 Changes in standard of living 2 Explain how semantic differences can effect intercultural communication. Give some examples.
Pl. Note: The assignment is to be submitted on Feb. 4, 2013 and shall not be accepted on any later date.