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Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, 2020, 3(8); doi: 10.25236/AJHSS.2020.030813.

Applying Hall's High Context and Low Context Cultures Model to Analysis the Implications of Cultural Differences on Functioning in Cross-cultural Groups

Author(s)

Liu Tong, Tian Yuqing

Corresponding Author:
Liu Tong
Affiliation(s)

Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Tianjin, China

Abstract

This article illustrates the positive and negative effects of cultural differences in the cross-cultural groups, through the application of Hall's high and low context culture model to analyze the reasons of those phenomena. Finally, through the above analysis, the methods to help the cross-cultural team improve work efficiency are summarized.

Keywords

Hall's High Context and Low Context Cultures Model, Cultural Differences, Cross-cultural Groups

Cite This Paper

Liu Tong, Tian Yuqing. Applying Hall's High Context and Low Context Cultures Model to Analysis the Implications of Cultural Differences on Functioning in Cross-cultural Groups. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2020) Vol. 3, Issue 8: 128-133. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2020.030813.

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