scholarly journals Cultural Differences in Interaction Goals between Malaysia-China Business Negotiations

2021 ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Soo Hoo Pin Lick ◽  
Hassan Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Business Negotiations ◽  
Interaction Goals

As the world is getting more globalized due to digital world, cross-cultural business negotiation is getting more in demand and challenging compared to those days where most business involved mostly in domestic business negotiations. With such situations and environments, cultural intelligence is important to be learned. As many Chinese and Malaysian companies seeking the role as importer-exporter, international business negotiation skills and cultural awareness are much needed skills to meet the interaction goals of both parties. A lack of cultural awareness will lead to miscommunication and rejection from the other party during negotiations. The participants in this studies involve Chinese and Malaysians who are involved in real negotiation world. This paper used GLOBE model to compare the cultural dimensions between Malaysians and Chinese business negotiators. Questionnaires were sent by emails and through WeChat Apps to the participants who are based in China and Malaysia. Based on analysis, we found that between Chinese and Malaysian business negotiators, cultural norms influence the interaction goals between the two groups. As to the future research, we suggest that future research be directed towards developing theories and also focus on the application of GLOBE model in different research fields across different cultures, such as halal business management, digital marketing and business entrepreneurship. This study has contributed in enriching the knowledge on international business negotiations between Malaysia and China business literature context. On practical implication, this study has strengthen the negotiators’ knowledge on cultural norms of both Malaysians and Chinese in order to build better relationships with their business partners

International Business Negotiation in a Globalizing World: Reflections on the Contributions and Future of a (Sub) Field

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Weiss
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
International Negotiation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Government Relations ◽  
Intercultural Studies ◽  
Globalizing World

AbstractResearch on international business negotiation has been underway for 35 years. It has developed within two major paradigms: the macro-strategic, which focuses on organizational wholes, and the micro-behavioral, which focuses on individuals. The former further divides into business-government relations and interfirm relationship streams, while the latter branches into comparative and intercultural studies. While this article summarizes these bodies of literature, its main purpose is to offer a critique of this research, consider its contribution to practice and to the field of international negotiation, and stimulate ideas for future research.

PELANGGARAN EKSPEKTASI KOMUNIKASI DALAM NEGOSIASI BISNIS INTERNASIONAL DI INDONESIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Surti Sunanto
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
International Business ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Expectancy Violations ◽  
Communication Behaviors ◽  
Social Motives ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Expectancy Violation ◽  
Key Words Communication ◽  
Business Negotiations

This study aims to understand the evaluation of communication expectancy violations in international business negotiations in Indonesia. By utilizing the Expectancy Violation Theory (EVT) coined by Judee K. Burgoon (1976) as the primary theoretical reference, this study will explore the forming of communication expectancy as well as the evaluation process undertaken when those communication expectancies are violated within the context of international business negotiations. This study was conducted using a qualitative approach to understand the formation of expectancies and the process of evaluating expectancy violations within the business negotiation context through the lenses of experiences of Indonesian negotiators of the same industry. This strategy is hoped to provide details of the aforementioned process so then this phenomenon can be understood and new arising factors can be identified. The findings of the research indicate that the goal of negotiation and the negotiator’s social motives have become the main moderator in the evaluation of expectancy violations in the negotiation context, both in the event of ambiguous communication behaviors and when an expectation is negatively violated. This differs to EVT’s proposition stating that communicator reward valence is the main moderator in the evaluation process. This study also proposed a model of expectancy violation evaluation within the negotiation context that was never discussed before in previous literature.   Key words: communication expectancy, expectancy violations, interpersonal communication, negotiation, international business negotiations   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami proses evaluasi pelanggaran ekspektasi komunikasi dalam negosiasi bisnis internasional di Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan Expectancy Violation Theory (EVT) oleh Judee K. Burgoon (1976) sebagai rujukan teoritis utama akan dieksplorasi bagaimana proses pembentukan ekspektasi komunikasi negosiator serta proses evaluasi yang dilakukan pada saat ekspektasi komunikasi tersebut dilanggar dalam konteks negosiasi bisnis internasional. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif untuk memahami pembentukan ekspektasi dan proses evaluasi pelanggaran ekspektasi dalam konteks negosiasi melalui pengalaman para negosiator berkebangsaan Indonesia yang telah berpengalaman melakukan negosiasi bisnis internasional. Dengan strategi ini diharapkan dapat terungkap detail proses tersebut, sehingga dapat dipahami dan diindentifikasi faktor-faktor baru yang muncul ketika proses evaluasi pelanggaran ekspektasi dilakukan dalam konteks tersebut. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam konteks negosiasi bisnis, tujuan negosiasi menjadi moderator utama dalam proses evaluasi pelanggaran ekspektasi, baik pada saat terjadi prilaku komunikasi yang ambigu, maupun saat terjadi pelanggaran ekspektasi secara negatif. Hal ini berbeda dengan apa yang disebutkan dalam EVT bahwa kadar nilai komunikator menjadi moderator utama dalam proses evaluasi. Dari temuan hasil penelitian ini diajukan juga model evaluasi pelanggaran harapan dalam konteks negosiasi. Kata kunci: ekspektasi komunikasi, pelanggaran ekspektasi, komunikasi interpersonal, negosiasi, negosiasi bisnis internasional

scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES BASED ON BARGAINING POWER ASSESSMENT: THE CASE OF ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 882-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kęstutis PELECKIS
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Bargaining Power ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Negotiation Strategies ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Business Negotiations ◽  
Increasing Risk ◽  
Data Analysis Methods

At present business solutions are used for development and implementation of negotiating strategies for international business, which are not universally suitable for business development in all situations in context of globalization, with current challenges, which are characterized by increasing risk, uncertainty and cultural differences. The purpose of the research is to provide a theoretical model for developing and implementing international business negotiation strategies, based on bargaining power assessment, as well as to conduct an experiment and test the suitability and adaptability of the developed model in an international business negotiation situation – in case of attracting investments. Research methods – scientific literature analysis, comparative, logical analysis and synthesis, comparative and generalisation methods, mathematical and statistic data analysis methods. According to the results, the developed model can be used to reinforce international business negotiations and electronic business negotiations, as an independent systemic unit of the negotiation process (a measure that is autonomous or requires only partial intervention of the negotiator).

The Application of Vague Language in International Business Negotiations from a Cross-cultural Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Yeli Shi
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Economic Globalization ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Great Role ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Negotiation Strategies ◽  
Business Negotiations ◽  
Vague Language

in the environment of economic globalization, business negotiation becomes more and more frequent than ever. International business negotiation has a significant role in international business trade. There are many factors that can affect the negotiation, including language, culture, negotiators, and negotiation strategies. Language as an important tool plays a great role in the negotiation strategies. It is commonly held that precise language should be used in business negotiations in order to avoid misunderstanding. However, people ignore the fact that language itself is vague in essence. Negotiators unavoidably use vague language in business negotiations, for vague language can be used as a kind of politeness strategy. Appropriate use of vague language will make the negotiation go smoothly, and avoid the conflict of business negotiation so as to achieve the purpose of cooperation.

Relational business negotiation – propositions based on an interactional perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 925-937
Author(s):  
Jens Ola Eklinder-Frick ◽  
Lars-Johan Åge
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Good Reason ◽  
Linear Process ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Alternative View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Business Negotiations ◽  
Negotiation Literature

Purpose Historically, a transactional perspective has dominated the business negotiation literature. This perspective includes the notions that business negotiations are a linear process that follows episodic or stage models, business negotiations are geared toward an outcome in the form of a one-time transaction, business negotiations focus on a single negotiator or negotiation in a dyad and the research has historically viewed negotiation as a “zero-sum” game. Inspired by a long tradition of empirical studies of business relationships, there is good reason to apply a conceptual analysis to challenge these four assumptions and propose an alternative view on the negotiation process. The purpose of this paper is to contrast how aspects of business negotiations are commonly conceptualized with the industrial marketing and purchasing (IMP) perspective and develop propositions that will contribute to future research by offering guidelines for the development of business negotiation literature. Design/methodology/approach To contribute to a discussion on the relation between conceptualization and research results, definitions within the existing literature regarding business negotiation are contrasted with similar definitions of concepts from the IMP perspective. Findings Four propositions have been formulated that further the conceptual understanding of business negotiation. Moreover, a need for future methodological deliberations is demonstrated, and suggestions for future research in the field are offered. Originality/value Introducing a relational perspective into the conceptually rather underdeveloped stream of research would help to develop the existing critique within the business negotiation literature of its transactional, linear and dyadic focus.

scholarly journals International Business Negotiations: Search of the Balance and the Equilibrium of Negotiating Powers, under Distorting Market Conditions of Competition (Monopsony, Oligopsony and Monopoly Cases)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kęstutis Peleckis ◽  
Valentina Peleckienė ◽  
Kęstutis Peleckis
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Negotiation Strategy ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Negotiation Theory ◽  
Market Participants ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Business Negotiations

Certain challenges arise in business negotiations when competition in the market is more or less distorted. This can take place in various markets conditions. In such situations great possibilities open up to the development of international business relations as overclocking new market participants can provide additional alternatives for companies and organizations or other business units, by reducing the negative impact of competition distortions for the balance of negotiating power of participants in negotiations. In the development and implementation of effective international business negotiation strategy, it is important to identify the balance of negotiating power of major participants in negotiations in order to make more efficient use of the potential of business negotiations – the negotiating powers. The aim of this article is to analyze in complex the unfolding theory and practice of development and implementation of international business negotiations and negotiating strategies under distorting market competition conditions, to reveal opportunities on development and implementing improvements of these strategies in cases of monopsony, oligopsony and monopoly. Object of the research is the search of balance on negotiating powers in international business negotiations under conditions of distorted competition in the market. The scientific problem - negotiation theory lacks measures for assessment and balancing the negotiating powers of negotiation’s participants under distorted market competition.

scholarly journals International business negotiation strategies based on assessment of negotiating powers

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kęstutis Peleckis
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Negotiation Strategies ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Business Negotiations ◽  
Adequate Evaluation

The aim of the article is to make integrated analysis of current practice and theory in international business negotiations on creation of negotiation strategies and their implementation, to reveal opportunities for improvement of strategies creation and implementation according the needs to assess negotiating power reasonably of international business, to create theoretical model of development and implementation strategies of international business negotiation, based on evaluation of negotiating powers. The object of the article is international business negotiation strategies, their design and implementation processes, the needs and possibilities for their improvement, considering the assessment of the negotiating powers feasibility factors. The article seeks to identify the key elements of negotiating powers, determining the potential of negotiating, their adequate evaluation and configuration options, affecting the course and efficiency of international business negotiations.

scholarly journals CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATION BETWEEN PETROVIETNAM GAS AND SOLAR TURBINES INTERNATIONAL COMPANY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
AISDL
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Business Partnership ◽  
Hofstede’S Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Negotiation Processes ◽  
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Different Cultures

Cultural dimensions constitute the broadest influence on the international business. The international business representatives from different countries when preparing for a business Partnership or the transactions often are analyzing traditions, differences, and properties of other countries. Businesses in order to facilitate business process are trying to adjust to the peculiarities of the other party. In order to achieve this can be analyzed cultural dimensions which can convey the essential incompatibilities between the parties. Analyzing incompatibilities between different cultures there can be used the analysis of Hofstede's cultural dimensions. This can be very useful in the design of international business negotiation processes because it can convey the differences between the different cultural dimensions among the negotiating parties.

scholarly journals Assessment of Bargaining Power in Preparation of International Business Negotiations Strategies: Case of Wholesale Trade

2015 ◽  
Vol 65 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Kęstutis Peleckis
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Bargaining Power ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Negotiation Strategy ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Negotiation Strategies ◽  
Business Negotiations ◽  
New Challenges

Recently businesses need to find the new ways to ensure business growth and competitiveness in the international market. Cultural diversity of international business brings new challenges in the development and implementation of negotiation strategies of businesses, in cooperation with foreign partners. At present business solutions are used for development and implementation of negotiating strategies for international business, which are not universally suitable for business development in all situations in context of globalization, with current challenges, which are characterized by increasing risk, uncertainty and cultural differences. New challenges in international business negotiations are caused by formation of common cultural and information space in a global scale, the new demands for information technology progress in development of international competition and accelerating innovation processes. International business negotiation strategy development and implementation are setting the essential features and causal relations and is relevant in practice by creating in each negotiation case the unique negotiation strategy, focused on maximizing the effectiveness of the international business with the aim of more efficient use of business negotiation potential – the negotiating power. In scientific problem solving it is necessary to offer such instruments, which would take into account bargaining power of participants in negotiations, and would allow real implementation of business strategies and constitute an appropriate contribution to their development. The article aims - to design a theoretical model for preparing and implementing strategies of international business negotiations, based on evaluations of bargaining powers and to verify experimentally its relevance and applicability.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPING CULTURAL AWARENESS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Mušura ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Verbal Communication ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Risk Averse ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Social Differences ◽  
Special Aspect ◽  
Common Problems

The purpose of this paper2 is to consider the importance of understanding cultural dimensions of communication and what role they play in developing cultural awareness among managers working in international companies with a whole variety of employees from different countries and with different cultural backgrounds. That is why international managers need to be trained to become aware of cultural and social differences and to be able to act in an appropriate way and cope with problems if it is necessary, especially in these disruptive and risk-averse times, caused by Covid-19 virus and a pandemic crisis. They also need to understand some specific non-verbal ways of communication that might cause misunderstandings or create unpleasant situations. Therefore, non-verbal communication as a special aspect of cultural dimensions of communication is analyzed and the most common problems that occur among people who come into contact at the international business level are pointed out with the aim of avoiding or minimizing them.

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