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eBooks
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The World's Business Cultures, and How to Unlock Them by Barry Tomalin; Mike Nicks
Publication Date: 2010Provides a framework for understanding any culture in the world, but include specific chapters on the top 14 economies in the world by 2050, according to Morgen Grenfell: China, USA, Germany, UK, Russia, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, The Gulf, South Korea, Australia and Japan -
Communication Beyond Boundaries by Payal Mehra
Publication Date: 2014This handy book on intercultural communication is ideal for the busy executive, frequent international business traveler, expatriate, and student of international business communication.
Websites
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GoinGlobalOffered by the Career Center. Access on campus (at least first time).
Click through > Career Guides > Country Career Guides > pick a country > scroll down to Cultural Advice -
Going Global Career Guides in ABI/INFORMClick on the Publications tab at top and enter - going global.
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Commisceo GlobalFree guides and quizzes from a global business culture consulting firm
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Culture Crossing GuideA community built resource for cross-cultural etiquette and understanding
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CountryWatch Country ReviewsCountry reviews accessible though Business Source Complete
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International Business Etiquette, Manners, & Culturesource for international business etiquette, manners, and cross cultural communication.
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World Bank - Business ReadyBusiness Ready (B-READY) is a new data collection and analysis project of the World Bank Group to assess the business and investment climate worldwide, accompanied by an annual corporate flagship report.
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Statista This link opens in a new windowOffers Country reports that cover Business culture and local habits. Also includes information on Economic conditions, public finances, and detailed information on the labor force Imports, exports, foreign direct investments,Fitch Solutions operational risk indices, Demographics, consumption, and income, Infrastructure and digitalization,Brick-and-mortar retail and eCommerce
Infrastructure, Government structure, overview of stability and threats, and the political environment
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InterstrideOffers: career opportunities, resources. support. Offered through Pomerantz Career Center.
International / Business Etiquette Books
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On Managing Across Cultures by Harvard Business Review Harvard Business Review; Jeanne M. Brett; Yves L. Doz
Call Number: UI Libraries Annex HF5549.5.E45 H423 2016 (sign in to request)Put an end to miscommunication and inefficiency--and tap into the strengths of your diverse team. If you read nothing else on managing across cultures, read these 10 articles. We’ve combed through hundreds ofHarvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you manage culturally diverse employees, whether they’re dispersed around the world or you’re working with a multicultural team in a single location. -
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands by Terri Morrison; Wayne A Conaway
Call Number: UI Libraries Annex HF5389.M67 (sign in to request)Your Passport to International Business Etiquette The most authoritative and comprehensive text of its kind, Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, 2nd Edition is your must-have guide to proper international business protocol. With countries such as China and India taking on a more significant role in the global business landscape, you can't afford not to know the practices, customs, and philosophies of other countries. Now fully revised, updated, and expanded with over sixty country profiles, Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, 2nd Edition provides invaluable information on how to handle common business interactions with grace, respect, and an appreciation for different cultures. -
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Europe by Terri Morrison; Wayne A. Conaway
Call Number: UI Library Annex HF5389 .M67 2007 (sign in to request)This volume explores how people from various cultures perceive information and negotiate business deals. It covers topics such as gift-giving, value systems, cognitive styles and personal space. -
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands - Sales and Marketing by Terri Morrison; Wayne A. Conaway
Call Number: UI Library Annex HF5389 .M674 2012 (sign in to request)How do you break the ice in the UAE? When do you present a contract in China? How close should you stand to a South Korean? Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Sales and Marketing is an informative, entertaining guide that shows you what to do—and what to avoid—in any given sales or marketing situation, from Argentina to South Africa. It provides the expert knowledge you need to gather data in diverse cultures, properly present your products, and close deals around the world. -
The Seven Keys to Communicating in Brazil by Orlando R. Kelm; David A. Victor
Call Number: UI Main Library Stacks HF5389.3.B7 K45 2017ISBN: 1626163529Publication Date: 2016-11-01The key to professional success in Brazil is understanding Brazilians. But how do you understand an unfamiliar culture? Seasoned cross-cultural trainers Orlando R. Kelm and David A. Victor use Victor's groundbreaking approach of evaluating a culture's language, environment, social organization, context, authority, nonverbal communication, and time conception to provide a framework for understanding Brazilians and show effective strategies to overcome these communication barriers. The method, referred to as the LESCANT approach makes you the expert evaluator of the culture and helps you easily navigate hurdles that can challenge business relationships. Each chapter of The Seven Keys to Communicating in Brazil employs memorable anecdotes, business cases on each topic from business professionals, and photographs to address key topics. The authors demonstrate how to evaluate the cultural differences between Brazil and North America and include examples of common communication mistakes. Engaging and accessible, the book helps North Americans master the nuances of the Brazilian language and achieve a real experience of the Brasil dos brasileiros. -
The Seven Keys to Communicating in Japan by Haru Yamada; Orlando R. Kelm; David A. Victor
Call Number: UI Main Library Stacks HF5718.2.J3 Y36 2017ISBN: 1626164762Publication Date: 2017-09-01The key to professional success in Japan is understanding Japanese people. The authors, seasoned cross-cultural trainers for businesspeople, provide a practical set of guidelines for understanding Japanese people and culture through David A. Victor's LESCANT approach of evaluating a culture's language, environment, social organization, context, authority, nonverbal communication, and time conception. Each chapter addresses one of these topics and shows effective strategies to overcoming cultural barriers and demonstrates how to evaluate the differences between Japan and North America to help avoid common communication mistakes. The book is generously peppered with photographs to provide visual examples. Exploring language and communication topics, international relations, and the business community, this book is an excellent intercultural overview for anyone traveling to or working in Japan.
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