Communication in Global Context

We have been talking about the economical, financial and political aspects of Globalization but I believe that social aspect is as important as all other aspects. People from different parts of the world carry different norms and different mindsets to deal with organizational matters and hence difference of situation. Sometimes something very common to one employee of a company may sound totally unacceptable to another.

"Hello Ali, Tonight you would be going to this cocktail party organized by ABC Investments and there you will be meeting Miss Lisa Joly. She would be explaining to you the financial reports of last quarter of ABC investments"

"But Mr. Manager I dont drink as its not allowed in my religion and I do not feel comfortable going to a party where alcohol is served."

"Thats not my problem, if you cannot attend the gatherings where our business flourishes then consider yourself out."

More or less all the big organizations are currently reaping the benefits of outsourcing and globalization; but with that comes the communication and cultural gaps that sometimes create a not so friendly and sometimes even depressing situation for employees. Most of the time this is overlooked and hence employee have hard times staying in such an organization and they fail to give the 100 % performance.