In this week you have to stay at home during all classes. In our three classes this week, we will not meet in Teams every class. Instead, you can work wit the task at your own pace and hand in your answer by the end of the week.
Your work will focus on cultural differences between the USA and India and you will watch a romantic comedy about an American who has to go to India to train a group of employees at a call center.
Before watching the film, in groups:
Read about Indian culture here and answer the questions below:
https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/india,the-usa/
India is higher than US on power distance. What does a high power distance mean to the relationship between the boss and the employees?
India is more collectivistic than the US. What does it mean to the relationship you have with your family?
What are the two main languages used in India?
What does it mean to be outsourced? And why are jobs outsourced to India? You can search the Internet but make sure to answer in your own words.
The following are referred to in the film. Make sure you know what they are/mean:
Mahatma Gandhi
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