Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace / Edition 5

by Linda Beamer, Iris Varner

Overview

Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace, 5e by Beamer and Varner addresses the issues of culture and communication within the context of international business. 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. They examine how companies and individuals communicate, and concentrate on the underlying cultural reasons for behavior. This approach helps readers develop an ability to work successfully within an environment of cultural diversity both at home and abroad.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780073377742
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	03/28/2010
Edition description:	List
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Culture and Communication

Chapter 2 The Role of Language in Intercultural Business Communication

Chapter 3 Getting to Know Another Culture

Chapter 4 The Self and Groups

Chapter 5 Organising Messages to Other Cultures

Chapter 6 Nonverbal Language in Intercultural Communication

Chapter 7 Cultural Rules for Establishing Relationships

Chapter 8 Information, Decisions and Solutions

Chapter 9 Intercultural Negotiation Teams

Chapter 10 Legal and Governmental Considerations in Intercultural Business Communication

Chapter 11 The Influence of Business Structures and Corporate Culture on Intercultural Business Communication

Chapter 12 Intercultural Dynamics in the International Company

Appendix