Describes Confucianism, identifying it as a major cultural factor explaining the economic success of Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Explores the impact of Confucianism on the organizational communication in these nations, based on four key principles of Confucian teachings: the hierarchial relationship, the family system,…

Investigates the relationships between the dimensions and components of intercultural communication competence. Finds significant and positive correlations between and among measures of personal attributes, communication skills, psychological adaptation, and cultural awareness. (MS)