CMC 260 Week 2 Outline for Guidebook Sections One and Two

Resources:  Sample Outline at the Center for Writing Excellence in the University Library

Consider the following:

For the final project, you develop a guidebook that contains the following sections:

• Universal Systems
• Cultural Values
• Language and Thought
• Social Etiquette
• Business Customs
• Negotiation Strategies
• Culture Shock

During each week, you will complete a part of this guidebook in preparation for the final project due in Week Nine.

Develop detailed outlines for the first two sections of the guidebook:

• Universal Systems
• Cultural Values

For example, Intercultural Business Communication identifies some cultural values as the following:

• Word meanings
• Perceptions
• Attitudes about gender differences
• Work ethics
• Religious and philosophical influences
• Individualism versus collectivism

Determine which cultural values are important for employees to understand as they prepare to do business in the host country. Then, add details covering each value as a subtopic.

Identify at least two outside resources, in addition to Intercultural Business Communication, that might be useful in understanding these two sections.

Format your outline and citations consistent with APA guidelines.