What is culture Group number 113-20

Cultural Knowledge

• Cultural knowledge can be defined by the way it is acquired:
• objective or factual information is obtained through communication, research, and education.
• experiential knowledge can be acquired only by being involved in a culture other than one’s own.
• Interpretive knowledge is the ability to understand and fully appreciate the nuances of different cultural traits and patterns.

Acquiring International Experience

Manager’s ranking of factors involved in acquiring international expertise

Factor
Assignments overseas
Business travel
Training programs
Non-business travel
Reading
Graduate courses
Precareer activities
Undergraduate courses
Considered Critical
85%
83
28
28
22
13
9
1
Considered Important
9%
17
57
54
72
52
50
48