This book brings together principles and new theories in intercultural communication in a concise and practical manner, focusing on communication as the foundation for management and global leadership. Grounded in the Cultural Intelligence Model, this compact text examines the concepts associated with understanding culture and communication in the global business environment to help readers: • Understand intercultural communication processes. • Improve self-awareness and communication in intercultural settings. • Expand skills in identifying, analyzing, and solving intercultural communication challenges at work. • Evaluate whether one’s communication has been effective. Richly illustrated with examples, activities, real-world applications, and recent case studies that make the content come alive, Intercultural Communication for Global Business is an ideal companion for any business student or manager dedicated to communicating more effectively in a globalized society.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS: How Leaders Communicate for Success
Prior to her current position, Dr. Lawson held the Harvey Randall Wickes Chair in International Business at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. She also held various positions at the University ...
Because people enter conversations with a variety of abilities and competencies, achieving coordination can be difficult at times (Pearce, 1989). • Coherence refers to the process by which we attempt to interpret the world around us and ...
The text provides examples of how cultural values and practices impact business communication. The authors explore the relationships among the cultural environments of the firm and the structure of the firm.
This text integrates business and communication concepts to immerse students in the global communication experiences of business professionals.
With contributions and endorsements from some of the most important thought leaders in leadership development and intercultural communication, this edition offers a resource for designing, delivering, and evaluating successful leadership ...
Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace
This book combines theory and practice in a way that helps you as a busy intercultural manager understand what others are communicating to you and those around you.
This book will not merely guide you to success in your studies, but will teach you to become a more critical consumer of information and understand the influence of your own culture on how you view yourself and others.
Dean threw out a proposal, the American Dean would say, “That's interesting,” or “We can think about that.” Although these kinds of statements are often the way Americans will signal genuine interest, such phrases are also used in other ...