Communicating Across Borders
Doing business across the globe is commonplace. Since not every organization can afford to hire native or fluent speakers of multiple languages, communicating with businesses in other countries may be an obstacle. Luckily, the same technological advances that have brought us closer also offer solutions for speaking with others who do not share the same language.
Case Assignment
Researching Alternatives
Conduct an internet search for tools and options for translating the written and spoken word into another language. Provide information on three choices (free, moderate cost, expensive). Do not copy descriptions of the products. Discuss what the products or services can do (and cannot do). Explain why the various tools would be helpful in doing business in another language. (2 pages)
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Using articles exclusively from the Trident Online Library’s full-text databases (such as Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete and/or ProQuest Central), research issues with translating and the miscommunications that can take place. Do not include commercials and ads in this discussion; they will be covered later in class. Do not use any quotations except to provide examples of errors in translations.
Application
Based on your research, what are best practices for businesses when communicating in a non-native language when conducting commerce? (2 pages)
Assignment Expectations
Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference your sources in APA format. Your paper should be written in the third person; this means words like “I,” “we,” and “you” are not appropriate. For more information, see Differences Between First and Third Person. NOTE: failure to use the specific, required research with accompanying citations will result in reduced scoring (no higher than 75%) for all components of the grading rubric.
Use the attached APA-formatted template (BUS401 Case1) to create your submission.
Your submission will include:
- Trident University International’s cover page
- A 4-page paper with APA citations (2- or 3-sentence introduction, 4-page body, 2- or 3-sentence conclusion)
- The reference list page in APA format
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