Cross-cultural Issues and International Business Communication Practice: From an Anthropological Perspective

<p>Cultural values have a wide influence on international business management and its related activities. In people's daily living environment, due to the different culture and education people receive, the growing environment is different, so it can be divided into different groups, resulting in the relationship between each different cultural groups more and more estranged. If there is no correct sense of management, it is difficult to have close communication, and even there will be barriers in communication. This article mainly analyzes the cross-cultural issues, expounds the cultural factors in international business management, enumerates the cultural differences in international business management, and makes an in-depth analysis of the role of cultural values in international business management and related activities. The purpose is to strengthen the management awareness of relevant managers in cross-cultural management.</p>

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Cross-Cultural Business Communication

Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Business Education - Advances in Logistics, Operations, and Management Science ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-3776-2.ch009 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 183-198

Author(s):

Tian Guang ◽

Kathy Tian

Keyword(s):

International Business ◽

Professional Training ◽

Business Communication ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Future Research ◽

Cultural Communication ◽

Business Educators ◽

Cross Cultural Communication ◽

Cultural Aspects ◽

Business Practitioners

It is broadly recognized that cultural factors act as invisible barriers in international business communications. As such, understanding cultural differences is an essential skill for both business educators and business practitioners as geographic borders become increasingly fluid. This chapter provides a framework for both business practitioners and educators engaged in international business. Seven themes are suggested for future research: cultural impacts of markets, international vs. domestic business communication, standardization vs. adaptation in cross-cultural communication, cross-cultural dimensions of business communication research, cultural aspects of the business communication mix, cultural aspects of business communication in the service sector, cultural communication implications of the aftermarket, and cross-cultural business communication education and professional training. The chapter concludes with suggestions that business anthropology be adapted as a tool for culture on international business and education.

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Cross-Cultural Business Communication

Research Anthology on Business and Technical Education in the Information Era ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-5345-9.ch012 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 198-213

Author(s):

Tian Guang ◽

Kathy Tian

Keyword(s):

International Business ◽

Professional Training ◽

Business Communication ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Future Research ◽

Cultural Communication ◽

Business Educators ◽

Cross Cultural Communication ◽

Cultural Aspects ◽

Business Practitioners

It is broadly recognized that cultural factors act as invisible barriers in international business communications. As such, understanding cultural differences is an essential skill for both business educators and business practitioners as geographic borders become increasingly fluid. This chapter provides a framework for both business practitioners and educators engaged in international business. Seven themes are suggested for future research: cultural impacts of markets, international vs. domestic business communication, standardization vs. adaptation in cross-cultural communication, cross-cultural dimensions of business communication research, cultural aspects of the business communication mix, cultural aspects of business communication in the service sector, cultural communication implications of the aftermarket, and cross-cultural business communication education and professional training. The chapter concludes with suggestions that business anthropology be adapted as a tool for culture on international business and education.

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Using Case Studies for International Business Communication Training

Business Communication Quarterly ◽

10.1177/108056999605900402 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 59 (4) ◽

pp. 11-24 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Jensen J. Zhao

Keyword(s):

International Business ◽

Selection Criteria ◽

Business Students ◽

Business Communication ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Case Method ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Case Selection ◽

A Current

Business students must possess the abilities of discovery, problem solving, and collaboration in international and cross-cultural business communication and management when entering a competitive, knowledge-based global econ omy. This paper describes how the case method can be used in business com munication classes to help students develop such important abilities. First, the paper defines the instructional rationale and the case-selection criteria. Then, the paper offers a step-by-step approach using a current international busi ness communication case as an example for case study activities.

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