Jamaeca S.

Pasco BSA 1-10

ACTIVITY #3 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

A multinational company with employees from different countries and cultures faces
communication challenges while working on a project. This project has a tight deadline,
and the team is experiencing difficulties due to language barriers, cultural differences,
and time differences.

1. What are some cultural differences that might impact communication in a

multinational company?

Communication inside a multinational corporation might be impacted by a

variety of cultural factors. Different languages can cause misunderstandings,
mistranslations, and confusion. It is important to be aware of these differences
and to use clear and concise language to avoid confusion also people have
different ways of expressing body language, gestures, and emotions.

2. How can the team overcome the language barriers and cultural differences?

To overcome the language barriers and cultural differences the team should use
concise and clear language when communicating that can be easily understood.
The team should also help and support each other to communicate effectively.
This will help the team to gain confidence and to express their thoughts to one
another.

3. How can technology be used to enhance communication and collaboration?

Technology is such a big help to all the companies, and it can enhance
communication and collaboration despite their location and time zone. The
company needs to choose the right tools to communicate and assure the
members that they are using it in the most comfortable way. Advance technology
has these features video meeting, file sharing and messaging that the team can
use while working hours. With these features, they will be able to address their
concerns and can help teams build stronger relationships and improve
communication. The team will be able to organize tasks, assign responsibilities,
and track progress on projects easily.