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Framework of Cross Cultural Training Tung's Framework

Tung proposed a framework for determining the nature and rigor of cross-cultural training based on two variables: 1) the degree of cultural interaction expected, and 2) how novel the culture is compared to the host culture. Training can include area studies, language training, culture assimilators, sensitivity training, and field trips. Mendenhall and Oddou's framework includes training methods, levels of training rigor (low, medium, high), and duration. They identify training content areas and methods such as lectures, films, books, role plays, and case studies. Training focus and emphasis varies depending on the level of rigor.

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Framework of Cross Cultural Training Tung's Framework

Tung proposed a framework for determining the nature and rigor of cross-cultural training based on two variables: 1) the degree of cultural interaction expected, and 2) how novel the culture is compared to the host culture. Training can include area studies, language training, culture assimilators, sensitivity training, and field trips. Mendenhall and Oddou's framework includes training methods, levels of training rigor (low, medium, high), and duration. They identify training content areas and methods such as lectures, films, books, role plays, and case studies. Training focus and emphasis varies depending on the level of rigor.

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Framework Of Cross Cultural Training

Tung’s framework

Tung proposed a framework which helps decide the


nature and level of rigor of training

This framework is based on 2 variables


1. The degree of cultural interaction
2. Cultural novelty, implying how different the
culture of the expatriate is from that of the host unit
Tung also came up with 5 categories of training which
can be imparted to expatriate.

1. Area studies
2. Language training
3. Use of culture assimilator assessments
4. Sensitivity training
5. Field trips

If the rigor of training is low simpler coaching methods


such as culture assimilator assessments and area
studies are more cost effective and if the rigor of
training is high, intensive methods like language
training and preliminary visit would be the focus
Mendenhall and Oddou’s framework

This framework includes 3 key elements

1. Training methods
2. Low, medium and high level of training results
3. Duration of trainings
Level of Duration in Approach Training
rigor hours content
A High 50-180 Lecture, factual, Equal emphasis
briefing, books, on job and
role plays, cases, culture ( include:
field experience, economic,
cultural political,
assimilator historical, and
religious topics)

B Moderate 20-60 Lecture, films, Equal emphasis


books, cultural on job and
assimilator, case culture
C Moderate 20-60 Lecture, films, Strong emphasis
books, cases, on job and
role plays, culture
simulation
D Low to 20-40 Lecture, factual Strong emphasis
moderate briefing, cases, on job demands
and little on
culture

E Moderate 40-80 Lecture, films, Little emphasis


books, cases, on job demands
cultural and little on
assimilator, role culture
plays,
simulation.

F Low to 20-60 Lecture, films, Little emphasis


moderate books, cases on job demands
and more on
culture
G Low to 30-60 Lecture, films, Little emphasis
moderate books, cases, on job demand
role plays and more on
culture

H Moderate 4-8 Lecture, films, Little emphasis


books on either job and
culture
Mendenhall and Oddou’s identified new training methods

They are:-

1. Lectures
2. Films are used to analyze scenarios, motivates, inform and
demonstrate
3. Books are used to prepare face to face training, to review the
lessons
4. Role plays
5. Case study
6. Simulations: Putting managers for a specified period in the
same place where they meet but do not understand the local
people, they might get an idea what life abroad can be

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