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This sub-page includes survey items from Bill Hunter's PHD thesis: Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Experiences Necessary to Become Globally Competent. | This sub-page includes survey items from Bill Hunter's PHD thesis: Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Experiences Necessary to Become Globally Competent. Please have a look at the corresponding wiki article ([[Cultural competence]]) | ||
* Hunter, W. (2004). Knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences necessary to become globally competent. Unpublished dissertation, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, [http://www.globallycompetent.com/research/wdh-dissertation-2004.pdf PDF] | * Hunter, W. (2004). Knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences necessary to become globally competent. Unpublished dissertation, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, [http://www.globallycompetent.com/research/wdh-dissertation-2004.pdf PDF] | ||
== Excerpt of the introductory text == | == Excerpt of the introductory text == | ||
For the purpose of this study, the term "global competence" is defined as "having an open mind while actively seeking to understand cultural norms and expectations of others, and leveraging this gained knowledge to interact, communicate, and work effectively outside one's environment." | For the purpose of this study, the term "global competence" is defined as "having an open mind while actively seeking to understand cultural norms and expectations of others, and leveraging this gained knowledge to interact, communicate, and work effectively outside one's environment." | ||
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The "Neutral" rating indicates that you are indifferent to the statement, neither disagreeing nor agreeing with it. | The "Neutral" rating indicates that you are indifferent to the statement, neither disagreeing nor agreeing with it. | ||
1. Rate the knowledge-focused statements in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent. | == Items == | ||
An understanding of cultural norms and expectations of others | ; 1. Rate the knowledge-focused statements in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent. | ||
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: An understanding of cultural norms and expectations of others | |||
An understanding of one's own cultural norms and expectations | : Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | ||
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: An understanding of one's own cultural norms and expectations | |||
An understanding of the concept of "globalization" | : Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | ||
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: An understanding of the concept of "globalization" | |||
An understanding of the role of supranational entities | : Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | ||
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: An understanding of the role of supranational entities | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Knowledge of current world events | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Knowledge of world history | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
; 2. Rate the skills in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent. | |||
: Speak English and at least one other language | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: To be linguistically and culturally competent in at least one language and culture other than one's own | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Successful participation on project-oriented academic or vocational experience with people from other cultures and traditions | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Computer capability (word processing, Internet, etc.) | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Ability to assess intercultural performance in social or business settings | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Ability to live outside one's own culture | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Ability to collaborate across cultures | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Ability to identify cultural differences in order to compete globally | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Effective participation in social and business settings anywhere in the world | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
; 3. Rate the attitudes in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent. | |||
: Recognition that one's own world view is not universal | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Willingness to step outside of one's own culture and experience life as "the other" Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: A non-judgmental reaction to cultural difference | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Willingness to take risks in pursuit of cross-cultural learning and personal development | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Openness to new experiences, including those that could be emotionally challenging | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Coping with different cultures and attitudes | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Celebrating diversity | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
; 4. Rate the experiences in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent. | |||
: It is important to have experienced culture shock in order to become globally competent | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Regular interaction with at least one foreign business culture | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Speak another language more than 25% of the time | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Knowledge and experience gained from multiple short-term trips abroad to a variety of countries | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Knowledge and experience gained from a single, long-term experience abroad (6 months or longer) | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: Earning a bachelor's degree or its equivalent | |||
: Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree | |||
: 5. What other knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences should someone possess in order to be considered globally competent? | |||
; 6. How many people do you supervise? | |||
; 7. Are you located in the United States? If so, what region of the country (ex. NE, SW)? | |||
[[Category:Questionnaires]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 9 March 2016
This sub-page includes survey items from Bill Hunter's PHD thesis: Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Experiences Necessary to Become Globally Competent. Please have a look at the corresponding wiki article (Cultural competence)
- Hunter, W. (2004). Knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences necessary to become globally competent. Unpublished dissertation, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, PDF
Excerpt of the introductory text
For the purpose of this study, the term "global competence" is defined as "having an open mind while actively seeking to understand cultural norms and expectations of others, and leveraging this gained knowledge to interact, communicate, and work effectively outside one's environment."
The "Neutral" rating indicates that you are indifferent to the statement, neither disagreeing nor agreeing with it.
Items
- 1. Rate the knowledge-focused statements in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent.
- An understanding of cultural norms and expectations of others
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- An understanding of one's own cultural norms and expectations
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- An understanding of the concept of "globalization"
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- An understanding of the role of supranational entities
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Knowledge of current world events
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Knowledge of world history
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- 2. Rate the skills in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent.
- Speak English and at least one other language
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- To be linguistically and culturally competent in at least one language and culture other than one's own
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Successful participation on project-oriented academic or vocational experience with people from other cultures and traditions
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Computer capability (word processing, Internet, etc.)
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Ability to assess intercultural performance in social or business settings
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Ability to live outside one's own culture
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Ability to collaborate across cultures
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Ability to identify cultural differences in order to compete globally
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Effective participation in social and business settings anywhere in the world
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- 3. Rate the attitudes in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent.
- Recognition that one's own world view is not universal
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Willingness to step outside of one's own culture and experience life as "the other" Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- A non-judgmental reaction to cultural difference
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Willingness to take risks in pursuit of cross-cultural learning and personal development
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Openness to new experiences, including those that could be emotionally challenging
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Coping with different cultures and attitudes
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Celebrating diversity
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- 4. Rate the experiences in the following area in relation to them being necessary to become globally competent.
- It is important to have experienced culture shock in order to become globally competent
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Regular interaction with at least one foreign business culture
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Speak another language more than 25% of the time
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Knowledge and experience gained from multiple short-term trips abroad to a variety of countries
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Knowledge and experience gained from a single, long-term experience abroad (6 months or longer)
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- Earning a bachelor's degree or its equivalent
- Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
- 5. What other knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences should someone possess in order to be considered globally competent?
- 6. How many people do you supervise?
- 7. Are you located in the United States? If so, what region of the country (ex. NE, SW)?