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In efforts to save face, Malaysians rely on non-verbal communication. For example, hinting at a point is used instead of making direct statements. The use of "I will try" is used instead of directly stating, "No." Another non-verbal cue is silence. This is especially important because silence indicates that appropriate thought and consideration is given in answers given to questions. When hasty answers are given, it is considered thoughtless and rude. When mistakes are made, laughter is used to conceal the uneasiness in communications.
In the event that an operation is moved to Malaysia, employee training is recommended. Employees should be taught about saving face, the importance of silence in communicating, and what it means...
42). In the context of higher education, then, redefining mission statements to reflect this wide range of influences requires a balancing act between the interests of all of the stakeholders involved. This not a static, one-time analysis, either, but requires constant reevaluation to ensure that the educational institution is delivering the type of graduates with the skill set needed in the 21st century workplace. For instance, Berg et al. (2008)
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