scholarly journals THE EUROPEANIZATION OF BIOETHICS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTEGRATIVE ETHICAL REFLECTION ON THE BASIS OF INTRA-CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN EUROPE

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ante Čović
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Initial Phase ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
International Project ◽  
Ethical Reflection ◽  
Southeast Europe ◽  
Final Point ◽  
European Bioethics

The article represents a reconstruction of theoretical framework in which the concept of integrative bioethics has been developed, as well as a verification of the idea of Europeanization of bioethics which has been sketched and postulated at the beginning of the comprehensive international project of establishing and instituializing the bioethical cooperation, mainly in the region of Southeast Europe. This idea found its firm foothold in the concept of integrative bioethics and in the discovery of the work of Fritz Jahr, which contributed to establishing the concept of European bioethics. Compositionally seen, this article is the result of synthesis of programmatic ideas presented in the initial phase of the above mentioned bioethical project, and ideas which represent the final point of it.

Dimensions of Cultural Variation

2019 ◽  
pp. 67-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter B. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Multilevel Modeling ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Measurement Bias ◽  
Cultural Variation ◽  
Close Attention ◽  
The Social ◽  
Do So

To understand cultural differences, we need to find ways to characterize the variations in the social contexts in which people are located. To do so, we must focus on differences between contexts rather than differences between individuals. Most research of this type has examined differences between nations in terms of dimensions. Treating each nation as a unit, contrasts have been identified in terms of values, beliefs, self-descriptions, and social norms. The most influential difference identified concerned the dimension of individualism–collectivism, which has provided the theoretical framework for numerous studies. The validity of this type of investigation rests on close attention to aspects of measurement to ensure that respondents are able to make the necessary judgments and to respond in ways that are not affected by measurement bias. Where many nations are sampled, multilevel modeling can be used to show the ways in which dimensions of culture affect social behaviors.

scholarly journals Kultúraközi szolgáltatásélmények vizsgálata a megalapozott elmélet módszerével

2015 ◽  
pp. 2-17
Author(s):  
Zsófia Kenesei ◽  
Zsófia Stier
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Service Encounters ◽  
Service Companies ◽  
Depth Interviews

A cikk fókuszában az interkulturális szolgáltatással való találkozás áll. A téma jelentősége kétségen kívül áll, hiszen a szolgáltatások egyre növekvő térhódítása, valamint a globalizáció terjedése fontossá teszi annak ismeretét, hogy a különböző nemzeti kultúrából érkező szolgáltató és fogyasztó számára hogyan érhető el a legfőbb cél, az elégedettség. A szerzők jelen kutatásukban annak megértését helyezték a középpontba, hogy melyek azok a tényezők, amelyek befolyásolják a felek erőfeszítéseit a találkozás során fellépő problémák megoldásában. Kutatásuk során mélyinterjúkat folytattak mind a szolgáltatói, mind a fogyasztói oldallal, majd a megalapozott elmélet (grounded theory) konstruktivista irányzatának segítségével elemezték ezen interjúkat, és azonosították azokat a tényezőket, amelyek fontossá válhatnak egy kultúraközi szolgáltatásélmény során. A kutatás eredményei rámutatnak, hogy melyek azok a kommunikációs és kulturális korlátok, amelyek problémát okozhatnak, s hogy az e problémák megoldására tett erőfeszítések visszavezethetők az interakció résztvevőinek személyes jellemzőire, tapasztalataira, kulturális nyitottságára és ismereteire. A kutatás eredményeinek egyik fontos menedzseri következtetése, hogy a szállodákban a probléma jelentősége ellenére nem helyeznek elegendő hangsúlyt a kommunikációs és kulturális korlátok leküzdésére irányuló képzésekre, tréningekre. _____ This paper presents an attempt to analyse the possible solutions to problems that can occur during intercultural service encounters (ICSE). Using grounded theory the authors provide a theoretical framework that identifies the factors that lead to ICSE barriers. Based on in-depth interviews with service providers and clients they have defined the relevant characteristics that influence intercultural competence. Intercultural competence with communication and cultural differences lead to problems during ICSE that can be handled by both parties: the service provider and the client, as well. An important finding is that service companies should provide adequate training that concentrates not only on the cultural knowledge but it should create capability in understanding and adapting to cultural differences.

scholarly journals Displeasures of Cultural Diversity and Diasporic Hybridity in Almost English by Charlotte Mendelson

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Shahzadi Sumra ◽  
Mehroz Taseer ◽  
Muhammad Sufyan Afzal ◽  
Khishar Sadaf
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Third Space ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Cultural Hybridity ◽  
Diasporic Community ◽  
Critical Approaches ◽  
Multiple Meanings ◽  
Cultural Choices ◽  
Diasporic Communities

The research explores the strands of cultural hybridity and diaspora compromise that Mendelson has introduced in her novel, Almost English (2013). The research has analyzed the diasporic community as victim of cultural diversity and ambivalence. It focuses on the significance of cultural choices to establish one’s identity; we see identity as a process of negotiation and of articulation of cultural differences. It explores the ways in which Mendelson addresses the hybrid world, a world in which no culture and identity is pure or essential. Homi K. Bhabha’s critical approaches serve as the theoretical framework of this research. His concepts of cultural hybridity, ambivalence, third space and mimicry are of prime interest for the study of this novel. This work highlights the appropriation of Bhabha’s concepts and their application in postcolonial context considering Almost English (2013), for which main motifs include: challenging fixity in one culture, awareness about other existing cultures, and a contestation of view which privileges one culture above other, skirmish realities which finally produce multiple meanings, and values and identities. Finally, the research demonstrates that diasporic communities face displeasures of identity and language while living in a hybrid world. A world where third space is not productive enough for diasporic communities because of which they become conscious of their own identities and place in the society.

scholarly journals Cultural Interchangeability? Culture-Specific Items in Translation

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-92
Author(s):  
Zsuzsanna Ajtony
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Target Language ◽  
International Project ◽  
Translation Strategies ◽  
Source Language

Abstract This paper summarizes the results of the translation work carried out within an international project aiming to develop the language skills of staff working in hotel and catering services. As the topics touched upon in the English source texts are related to several European cultures, these cultural differences bring about several challenges related to the translation of realia, or culture-specific items (CSIs). In the first part of the paper, a series of translation strategies for rendering source-language CSIs into the target language are enlisted, while the second part presents the main strategies employed in the prepared translations.

scholarly journals Relevance the architectural formation with the properties place

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
Hamid Ali A, Almousawi ◽  
Mustafa kamil Alkhafaji
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Global Challenges ◽  
Cognitive Framework ◽  
The City ◽  
Distinctive Role

"The relevance is a strategy to express the privacy of the place، and that architecture uses shapes to reflect the objectives of the building، Activating the distinctive role of the architecture that associated with the site. which includes the physical space، shape and place’s space during the global challenges of attempts to obliterate the environmental، historical and cultural differences، which necessitated the balance between man and the environment، Therefore، the research's problem was to identify as ""a lack of knowledge about the effect of place specificity on the architectural structure."" The objective of the research was to highlight the construction of a theoretical framework that helps designers to produce relevance ally of the buildings. The research hypothesis is based on the descriptive analysis approach in constructing a cognitive framework for the concept of formal relevance and extracting the most important vocabulary and special indicators، then applying them within the study. The study concluded by analyzing a group of local historical buildings in the city of Baghdad. The study concludes with ""building a model that demonstrates the effect of place's characteristics on architectural formation and its relation to place."" The results of the analysis showed that formal relevance contributes to the development and growth of the building's integration with the environment Surround it."

A Theoretical Framework for Ethical Reflection in Big Data Research

2016 ◽  
pp. 11-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Steinmann ◽  
Sorin Adam Matei ◽  
Jeff Collmann
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Ethical Reflection

scholarly journals The Influence of Cultural Activity Types on Buyer-Seller Negotiations: A Game Theoretical Framework for Intercultural Negotiations

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ursula F. Ott
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Activity ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Theoretical Reasoning ◽  
Activity Types ◽  
Clash Of Cultures ◽  
Culturally Embedded

AbstractThis article uses an intercultural bargaining framework to analyze cooperation and conflict between buyers and sellers in intercultural negotiations. On the basis of game theoretical reasoning, culturally embedded bargaining patterns are transformed into culturally determined strategies in intercultural negotiations. The cultural differences of the players can be seen in the initial offer, the strategic approach, the valuation of time, the frequency of rejection and the objectives of the negotiation. In order to provide prescriptions for cross-cultural bargaining, the clash of cultures is dealt with in nine scenarios to show potential conflicts and cooperation between the players.

Cross-Cultural Approach to Evaluation of University Services

2014 ◽  
pp. 151-174
Author(s):  
Margarita García Sanchis ◽  
Irene Gil Saura ◽  
Gloria Berenguer Contrí ◽  
Maria Fuentes Blasco
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Cultural Analysis ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Student Behaviour ◽  
Cultural Approach ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
University Services ◽  
Cross Cultural Analysis

Increased competition between universities is generating the need for in-depth analysis of the processes underlying evaluation of university service because of its implications for student behaviour. Cross-cultural analysis of student perceptions is a fundamental approach. This chapter attempts to review the concept in the light of dimensional models of culture proposed by Hofstede (1980, 2001) and Schwartz (1994). Thus, based on a theoretical framework that reviews the main contributions to the concept of culture and evaluation of university service, a proposal has been developed for evaluating university service from a cross-cultural approach. The results show cultural differences between students from four different nationalities. Furthermore, Hofstede’s (2001) model has been found to be the most appropriate for evaluating cultural differences in this context.

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