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Book SynopsisIntercultural 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.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Culture and CommunicationChapter 2 The Role of Language in Intercultural Business CommunicationChapter 3 Getting to Know Another CultureChapter 4 The Self and GroupsChapter 5 Organising Messages to Other CulturesChapter 6 Nonverbal Language in Intercultural CommunicationChapter 7 Cultural Rules for Establishing RelationshipsChapter 8 Information, Decisions and SolutionsChapter 9 Intercultural Negotiation TeamsChapter 10 Legal and Governmental Considerations in Intercultural Business CommunicationChapter 11 The Influence of Business Structures and Corporate Culture on Intercultural Business CommunicationChapter 12 Intercultural Dynamics in the International CompanyAppendix
