Assessment 3: Essay Marks: 40% Length: 1500 words This assessment is designed to provide you with maximum flexibility and to encourage you to link your learning to the workplace. You will write an essay which is structured into four main parts. Please use sub-headings in your essay to provide some structure. 1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Body 4. Conclusion Try and find a specific topic to write on, although more general ones such as those below can be suitable. These will be discussed in more detail in class. • What are some key points that managers need to be aware of when doing business in China? • What strategies and techniques can managers use when leading cross-cultural teams? • Does virtual conferencing work when managing global based projects? • How is cultural intelligence different from emotional intelligence? • Designing a short course to enhance staff member’s cross-cultural communication skills. • How can organisations help their foreign staff deal with cultural shock? • Provide a scenario where you and your company decide to do business in another country with companies and representatives from that country. Indicate how you start the process, what products or services would be involved, what cross cultural matters would need to be carried out and what potential outcomes could come from this scenario. Marking Guidelines: In assessing your work in this essay we will attend to the following: - evidence of research and critical reflection - analysis of contentious issues - reflections and conclusions - evidence of application of concepts and theories from the course - writing structure and flow.