“Diversity policies of Belgian multinationals: an assessment of intercultural communication competences within organizations”
Door prof. dr. Joyce Koeman
Instituut voor Media Studies - Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen - KU Leuven
A brief preliminary research proposal will be presented on “Diversity policies of Belgian multinationals: an assessment of intercultural communication competences within organizations”. The occurrence and need for various aspects of intercultural communicative competences (knowledge, motivations and skills) in Belgian multinationals will be explored within the larger framework of diversity policies. The project aims to describe intercultural interactions on the work floor and relate these to the larger organizational culture, such as support for specific diversity policies (diversity versus inclusion) and the cultural competences of both managers and employees. In addition, the impact of intercultural communicative competences on affective commitment to the organization (e.g., perceived support, loyalty and identification) is examined. A multi-method approach of interviews and an online survey is proposed to find out how managers and employees experience intercultural contacts at work and what opportunities and pitfalls they attribute to cultural diversity in organizations. Empirical research will lead to recommendations regarding (creating support for) diversity management, such as training initiatives on cultural competences and intercultural communication. The floor is open for discussion and all questions, suggestions and other kinds of feedback regarding theory and/or methodology are welcome to further shape this project.
Na afloop van het seminarie wordt u een broodjeslunch aangeboden.
Deelname is gratis, inschrijven via email is verplicht: koen.vanlaer@uhasselt.be
18 dec 2012 12.00u - 13.30u
Locatie:
UHasselt, campus diepenbeek , Lokaal C105
Contactpersoon UHasselt:
VAN LAER Koen
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