Question

1) List at least three effective strategies that could encourage effective communication in a situation where there is a language barrier.

2) List two strategies you could use if you were involved in a cross-cultural conflict with a work colleague and needed to sensitively resolve it.

3) Describe the effectiveness of visual imagery when communicating information to diverse audiences.

4) Provide at least three examples of universal imagery or colours used within the workplace

Answer 1

Answer: The three effective strategies that could encourage effective communication in a situation where there is a language barrier are:

• Using the simple language which can be easily understood by the other members.
• Effective communication includes proper listening and providing attention to the conversation. The visual communication can be helpful in this case.
• It is better to use language translator in the case where majority of people unable to understand the communication.
• Repeating the sentence could increase the understanding.