With the increasing importance of the global marketplace, students need tobe more effectively prepared to manage themselves in the context of different cultures. This article explains an effective cross-cultural exercise that is simple to set up yet effective in its simulation of a cross-cultural interaction. Debriefing notes are included to help maximize the effectiveness of the learning.
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