This article focused differences on intercultural communication from Korean managers and Vietnamese employees. The objective of this article is to identify disparities and commonalities in business communication practices between Korean managers and Vietnamese employees. The theoretical part of this article is titled as intercultural communication. The definition of intercultural communication, culture’s influence on perception, obstacles in intercultural communication and intercultural communication competences are covered in this part. For empirical research part, qualitative research is used to study the in-depth of this article’s objective. Data was collected through interviews and previous published literatures. The interviews were conducted with six Korean managers, who had extensive of experiences in dealing with people from different cultures. Also, ten Vietnamese employees with experiences in working at Korean FDI in Vietnam for the interview. According to the research results, there were differences as well as similarities perspective on intercultural communication between Korean managers and Vietnamese employees. The research also revealed the challenges experienced by individuals from both cultures when collaborating, encompassing variations in working styles, language proficiency levels, and the use of non-verbal communication. These challenges could create miscommunication and misinterpretation in intercultural communication from the interviewees’ perspective. The research’s findings also addressed strategies for surmounting these challenges. Successful intercultural communication necessitated the cultivation of patience and keen observational skills. Embracing cultural differences while actively seeking common ground provided a foundational understanding for effective communication. Moreover, observations underscored the importance of adaptability, emphasizing the need to tailor communication and behavior to specific contexts. Striving for clarity in communication emerged as a key tactic to prevent misunderstandings.
목차
[Abstract] I. INTRODUCTION II. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK III. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH RESULTS IV. CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS TÀI LIỆU THAM KHẢO
한국베트남학회 [Korean Association of Vietnamese Studies]
설립연도
1999
분야
인문학>기타인문학
소개
1992년 한국과 베트남과의 국교정상화 이후, 베트남에 대한 관심이 고조되고 경제협력이 강화됨에 따라 베트남에 대한 연구의 필요성이 증대되고 있다. 이에 한국베트남학회는 보다 체계적인 연구를 도모함은 물론 연구자 상호간의 정보 교류와 공동 연구를 활성화시킴으로써 한국-베트남간의 상호교류 및 학문발전에 기여하고자 한다.