An analysis of patterns of communication function in multinational corporations: An expatriate perspective

Bertha DU-BABCOCK

An analysis of patterns of communication function in multinational corporations: An expatriate perspective

Department of English

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Abstract

Building within the basic framework of the Du-Babcock and Babcock model, the present study reports on the expatriate-local personnel communication. Thirty-eight Hong Kong-based expatriates were interviewed. The interviews focused on the expatriates' perception of ease and effectiveness in communicating with Hong Kong bilingual Chinese personnel in the aspects of production, maintenance and innovative communication. Examples of miscommunication are presented and explored from the perspective of cultural and second language (English in this instance) proficiency.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Pan-Pacific Conference XIV, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pages	1-3
Publication status	Published - 1997

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