Mod 9 Part 2

Module 9 Part 2 - Psych 126 - Conducting a Job Search

Bookmarks:

"All people smile
in the same language."

(You can find all the course learning objectives by clicking the bookmark called Expected Outcomes on the Psy-126 Internet Syllabus.)

Watch excerpts from Jihad in America / List 5 Pillars of Islam from The Story of Islam.

Familiarize yourself with the customary behaviors in the following countries or areas:

Module 9 Part 1		1. Turkey 2. China
Module 9 Part 2		3. Japan 4. Russia

Provide feedback to the members of the Asian Country Team. These team members have decided to tell us about customs and cultural behaviors that will help us succeed in a particular business setting within a particular country in Asia.

Class Activities:

1st	Accomplish Learning Objective #6.
2nd	Accomplish Learning Objective #7.
3rd	Accomplish Learning Objective #8.

1st Accomplish Learning Objective #6.

6.	Watch excerpts from Jihad in America / List 5 Pillars of Islam from The Story of Islam.

Jihad in America
and The Story of Islam

	List the Five Pillars of Islam
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2nd Accomplish Learning Objective #7.

Familiarize yourself with the customary behaviors in the following countries or areas:

Module 9 Part 1

1. Turkey
2. China

Module 9 Part 2

3. Japan (Perceptions in Japan)
4. Russia

Customary Behaviors (Other than my own)

JAPAN

The act of presenting business cards is very important in Japan. Remember to hold the business card with both hands, grasping it between the thumbs and forefingers. Present it with the printing pointing towards the person to which you are giving the card, and bow slightly. Your Japanese host will accept the card with both hands, bow slightly and then read the card carefully. When you receive the business card from the Japanese host, be sure to examine it carefully and avoid quickly putting it away. Place it on the table in front of you for further reference.

	The Japanese find it difficult to answer a definite "no" to either a question or statement. They signal that they "don't know" or "don't understand" something by waving their own hand in front of their face, with the palm outward. This also may signal that "I'm undeserving" if you pay them a compliment.
	Listening is considered both a sign of politeness, as well as a valuable skill in business negotiations in Japan. Japanese often think North Americans need to listen more attentively, not talk as much, and certainly not interrupt when someone else is speaking.
	The "OK" signal in Japan is often interpreted as the symbol for money, whereby the circular shape of the index finger and thumb together suggest the shape of a coin. This symbol may be used in a store if you want the cashier to give you your change in coins. webofculture.com

Commonwealth of Independent States

	A firm handshake with direct eye contact is the common greeting in the republics of the former Soviet Union. However, among close friends, many residents greet good friends with a "Russian bearhug", which would be to hug someone heartily and then kiss the person two or three times on alternating cheeks, with sometimes a final kiss directly on the lips. This is behavior accepted both towards men and women. However, in Uzbekistan, to add a kiss would be inappropriate.
	There are 15 diverse republics within the CIS, thus certain body gestures may be influenced by local flavor.
	When there is a public gathering, people signal their disapproval or disagreement by whistling.
	When you are in a theatre and must pass someone within a row to get to your seat, ALWAYS pass the person facing them. Never pass in front of a seated person with your back to that person.
	The OK sign is interpreted as a vulgar gesture in some parts of the CIS
	To show disagreement and anger, raise your fist and shake it. To show approval, give the "thumbs up" sign.
	Waiting in line is an everyday chore in the CIS. Thus, be polite while you are in line, and NEVER butt in front of someone else in a line.
	Remember that most residents of the CIS are rather stoic in public, however, they are more expressive when they gather with family and close friends. webofculture.com

Novodevichij Monastery photograph taken by Vladimir Ulogov

Novodevichij monastery

3rd Accomplish Learning Objective #8.

8.	Provide feedback to the members of the Asian Country Team. These team members have decided to tell us about customs and cultural behaviors that will help us succeed in a particular business setting within a particular country in Asia.

Feedback for Members of the Asian Country Team

Country Selected: ____________________

Team members and cultural aspect(s) of business briefed:

Team members

Cultural aspects

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1. Were the team members and subject areas introduced, and later summarized?	Yes	No	Other constructive comments for the ______________ Country Cultural Briefing Team
2. Were artifacts (food, music, costumes, travel literature, currency etc.) brought to the class that leant realism and interest to the briefing?	Yes	No
3. Were the speakers familiar enough with their materials to avoid reading entirely from prepared materials?	Yes	No
4. Were the briefings and electronic support reflective of sufficient practice so as to preclude technical difficulties?	Yes	No
5. Was a handout prepared for the class, and did the briefers seek to involve the audience in some original ways in the presentation?	Yes	No
6. Did each team member appear to contribute and equal effort to the success of the briefing?	Yes	No
7. Did you feel as the result of the briefing that you are better prepared to visit, live among, and do business with persons of a foreign culture?	Yes	No

This evaluation was prepared by _________________ (your name) and is being forwarded both to the instructor and to the members of the Asian Country Team.

Class Activities

Items covered in this class session or listed as homework:

Undone Begun Completed Mentioned or
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Review/Preview
Learning Objectives

Class Activities

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Summary

Homework

Instructor Comments:

Student Comments:

Homework:

1.	Re-Read Chapters 6, 8, 10, and 11 as preparation for Exam #2 during Module 10, Part 2.
2.	During Module 10, Part 1, arrange to use a computer connected to the internet in order to complete the multiple choice and true-false quizzes associated with Chapters 6, 8, 10, and 11. This is considered your review in order to prepare you to take Exam #2. Log into Blackboard at PHCC and complete the quizzes.
3.	Remember that Module 10, Part 2 is the time during which you should take Exam #2 over Chapters 6, 8, 10, and 11. Log into Blackboard at PHCC and complete Exam #2.

4.	Before coming to class for Module 11, Part 1, Read Chapter 13 - Getting Ahead in Your Career (as preparation for taking the exam over Chapter 13).

"All people smile in the same language."

Kyoto - Ginkaku ji Temple and Sunso Garden