Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace

Book Description

Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace continues to be a vital reference for global business professionals. This new edition features updated discussions on the impact of globalization and technology in business communication, expanded treatment of ethics issues, increased discussion of world religions (particularly the role of Islam), and more short cases for improved ease of reading and comprehension.

About the Author

Iris Varner (Normal, IL) is a professor at Illinois State University.

Linda Beamer (San Gabriel, CA) is a professor at California State University at Los Angeles.


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Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace, 3/e by Varner and Beamer offers student readers the solid theoretical foundation they need and a highly engaging writing style peppered with personal examples culled from the authors' experience living and working abroad. The authors zero in on the specific needs of a firm, from broad cultural and business values to the influence of culture on negotiations, to the structure of the firm. Chapter 12 in the 3rd edition focuses on applying cultural concepts to real-life situations. It also emphasizes team work in intercultural groups. Legal issues in intercultural business communication are covered extensively. Opening chapters contain detailed discussion of cultural values that influence intercultural business communication.


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