Communications: Intercultural Business Communication
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of communication and the skills necessary to communicate in various contexts. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and techniques used in interpersonal group, public, intercultural, and mass c
CIA World FactbookProduced by the CIA of the U.S. Government, the World Factbook offers information for 266 world entities. This information covers topics such as: history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, & transnational issues. This resources also shows you country flags, regional maps, and allows you to perform country to country comparisons.
World Business CultureEach country profile contains information on a range of topics of immediate commercial relevance to anybody working in a global organisation or studying international trade.
This database serves as the central resource for researchers at all levels. Covering more than 160 subjects areas, ProQuest Central is the largest aggregated database of periodical content. This award-winning online reference resource features a highly-respected, diversified mix of content including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, books, newspapers, reports and videos.
Polling the Nations is an online database of public opinion polls containing the full text of 700,000+ questions and responses, from 18,000+ surveys and 1,700+ polling organizations, conducted from 1986 through the present in the United States and more than 100 other countries around the world.
A good database for hot topic papers! Reports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
Cultural Dimensions
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions: Understanding Workplace values around the worldHighlights a model of cultural dimensions that has become an internationally recognized standard.
With access to people working for the same organization in over 40 countries of the world, Hofstede collected cultural data and analyzed his findings. He initially identified four distinct cultural dimensions that served to distinguish one culture from another. Later he added a fifth dimension and that is how the model stands today.
He scored each country using a scale of roughly 0 to 100 for each dimension. The higher the score, the more that dimension is exhibited in society.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands
Morrison, T., & Conaway, W. A. (2006). Kiss, bow, or shake hands : the bestselling guide to doing business in more than 60 countries / Terri Morrison and Wayne A. Conaway. Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2006.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands by Terri Morrison; Wayne A. ConawayYour 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.
Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence.
Business Culture: India—Global Business (30:11)Business Culture: India uses a Q&A format to teach the basics of doing business in India. Understanding cultural differences is key to participating in the global economy. Topics include language, attire, and etiquette.
Business Culture: China—Global Business (27:11)Business Culture: China uses a Q&A format to teach the basics of doing business in China. Understanding cultural differences is key to participating in the global economy. Topics include language, attire, and etiquette.
Business Culture: Mexico—Global Business (23:07)Business Culture: Chin uses a Q&A format to teach the basics of doing business in Mexico. Understanding cultural differences is key to participating in the global economy. Topics include language, attire, and etiquette.
Business Culture: Japan—Global Business (21:19)Business Culture: Japanese business executives use a Q&A format to teach the basics of doing business in Japan. Understanding cultural differences is key to participating in the global economy. Topics include language, attire, etiquette.