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Describe 3-5 reasons why it is important to understand and develop intercultural skills in a business environment; and the challenges inherent in acquiring intercultural skills. Use a real world example with sources.

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The solution describes 3-5 reasons why it is important to understand and develop intercultural skills in a business environment and the challenges inherent in acquiring intercultural skills.

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One reason is that it is important to understand and develop intercultural skills in a business environment, is due to the fact that a high level of intercultural skills would help to prevent there being any unintentional offensive activity within the business environment. This is due to the fact that a high level of cultural awareness would provide individuals within the workplace with knowledge as to what activities may be culturally offensive to other individuals.

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