XVII. Written Reflection

XVI. Discussion

Answer the following questions and share your answers with a partner

XIV. The following advertisement appeared in an international newspaper. Based on the case, explain why Agro World wants the person it hires to have each of the qualifications mentioned in the advertisement

a) How important are cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication skills for this position? Why are they important?

b) Are there any other skills you think the candidate needs to have? What kind of personal and work-related background do you think the candidate should have? Explain your answers.

AGROWORLD

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We are one of the world's largest producers of agricultural products. We are presently looking for a public relations person to serve as a national and international liaison to promote and represent our new plant outside of Quito, Ecuador. The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

1. five or more years' experience in an international organization

2. excellent cross-cultural skills and cultural sensitivity

3. excellent communication and interpersonal skills

4. strong knowledge of technology related to the industry

5. proven ability to write press releases and promotional pieces

6. strong organizational skills: able to maintain an office and direct own staff

XV. Role-play. Problem Solving: information gap

Agro World has reviewed all the resumes and now has two final candidates. You and your group mates must decide which of these two candidates to hire.

Divide the students into groups: A and B. Group A reads Manju Jairam's profile. Group B reads Paul Eraser's profile (both profiles had been prepared by the candidates beforehand). After reading the profiles, complete your part of the chart below. Next, find a partner from the other group and ask questions to complete the chart.

	Manju Jairam	Paul Fraser
Education
Work Experience
Skills and Accomplishments
Personal

Go back to your groups, look at the completed chart, and answer the following:

a) For each candidate go through the job requirements listed in the advertisement. State if and how the person meets the requirements.

b) For each candidate go through the other skills and background you listed as important in the chart. State if and how the person has the skills and background you listed.

c) Choose your candidate and explain the reasons for your choice. Share your answer with the group.

A successful international businessperson must have many personal qualities that reflect his or her commitment to cultural awareness and understanding. How exactly can the qualities listed below help an international businessperson in relationships and experiences with people from other cultures?

a) Adaptability: being at ease and comfortable in different environments

b) Flexibility: being able and willing to change your ideas or plans even on very short notice

c) Tolerance for ambiguity: being able to work in a situation where you feel information is not always complete or clear

d) Internationalism: having a commitment to learning about and exploring other cultures

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