A Comparison of Vietnamese and Korean Organzational Communication

Abstract

Abstract: Communication is central to the life of our culture. Within communication theory, scientists often study the interaction of people from different cultures. The study of communication involves the study of culture with which it is integrated. This paper discusses on the differences of communication in Korean and Vietnamese organizations.

Based on their national culture, Korean organizations have developed distinctive organizational cultures and practices. As Asian Confucianism based cultures, Korea and Vietnam share lots of values and have many things in common. In the field of organizational communication, there are some main features like collectivism, hierarchy, harmony orientation and indirect communication style. Within these four features of communication, Vietnam and Korea express in different way at different level.

Key words: Communication; Organizational Communication; Korea; Vietnamese comparison.