QUESTION

(a) Explain the difference between countries with high context and low context cultures. Also describe what managers operating in international environments need to pay attention to improve communication effectiveness across cultures

(b) Failure to communicate effectively often leads to conflict which can harm an organization.

1. What are the main implications, in terms of conflict, of lack of communication or poor communication in the workplace?
2. Elaborate on how some characteristics of effective communication can help resolve conflicts?