This lecture focuses on the importance of communication relationship in the adaptation process. The lecturer introduces 3 models which perceive relationship as one key variable in adaptation. First, Kim’s model relates the adaptation to interaction relationships. The second model divides the world into different isolated culture groups. The third model criticizes the second model and sees the culture clusters very often overlapping each other.

Before any lecture either open or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentations.

Assignment before the lecture: Please think when and where do you feel at home? Write down into discussion board things that you need in order to feel at home somewhere.

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lecture HERE.

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Write your learning experiences into your personal Reflective report

Assignment after the lecture: In the assignment given before the lecture you were asked to describe and write down things that you need for ‘a home’. As a leader consider the following: What is the meaning of personal relationships when thinking about participants (employees, students, etc.) attachment to a group/ company / institution? Do you think that it would be beneficial for members of a group to feel at home in that particular group? Write your thoughts into the reflective report.