1. OCSALS 2015 Group Project Orientation I 8.26, Wed, wk7 1

2. OCS Activities Individual Oral Presentations Small Group Discussions Group Project & Team Presentations A synthesizing and challenging activity! 2

3. Problem-solving Group work dynamics Cross-cultural conflicts Role playing Large audience 3

4. Cases (International business/cross-cultural) SterMexicana Red Dragon Enterprises Aspen Automotive [Student’s Packet, pp. 86-98] 4

5. Cross-cultural frameworks High and low context cultures (Hall) Differences in work-related values (Hofstede) Cultural types (Lewis) 5

6. Role-playing Scenario Your group’s identity: A management consulting firm Venue: The Annual IUJ Case Analysis Fair Your audience: The management team of the company facing problems Purpose of presentation: Persuade the management with your expertise Environment:Formal 6

7. Approach Formal and professional (tone) Business-like (dress-code) Humorous, but not frivolous (rapport) Appropriate (language, visuals, non-verbal behavior) 7

8. Organization of presentation Introduce your consulting group (firm) Identify & explain key problems in the case Make specific recommendations 8

9. Introducing your consulting group Company logo/motto Expertise/why you are qualified 9

10. Presentation procedure Presentation: 9-12 minutes (for a group of three) 12-16 minutes (for a group of four) Q/A: About 5 minutes Closing statement: One minute 10

11. Preparation Reading the materials Reading the materials Discussing the assigned case in your group Discussing the assigned case in your group Assuming specific roles (which include the group’s chief consultant) Assuming specific roles (which include the group’s chief consultant) Preparing the outline of your presentation PowerPoint slides Preparing the outline of your presentation PowerPoint slides Preparing and practicing scripts Preparing and practicing scripts Doing rehearsals Doing rehearsals 11

12. Your instructor’s role Help you with content indirectly Provide you language support directly Help you with practice & rehearsals Monitor your activities 12

13. Your preparation approach Maintain IEP balance Manage tasks and time Utilize classroom time 13 English Only

14. Next Friday this week… Becoming familiar with some CC ideas Experiencing group dynamics Getting started with planning & preparation 14