ABSTRACT

As concise and practical as ever, this new edition brings together principles and new theories in intercultural communication, focusing on communication as the foundation for management and global leadership.

Grounded in the need for building awareness and knowledge, practicing mindfulness, and then working on skill development, this text examines the concepts associated with understanding culture and communication in the global business environment to help readers:

    • understand intercultural communication processes;
    • improve self-awareness and communication in intercultural settings;

    • expand skills in identifying, analyzing, and solving intercultural communication challenges at work; and

    • evaluate whether one’s communication has been effective.

This fully updated new edition also includes completely updated case studies, with an increased emphasis on non-US perspectives, to show real-world applications across the globe.

Richly illustrated with new examples and activities, this text is the ideal companion for any business student or manager dedicated to communicating more effectively in a globalized society.

part I|34 pages

Foundations of Intercultural Communication

chapter Chapter 1|26 pages

Culture in Business Contexts

chapter |6 pages

Case 1Wal-Mart in Germany

Corporate Formula Does Not Fit the German Culture1

part II|74 pages

Self-awareness in Intercultural Communication

chapter Chapter 2|30 pages

Cultural Competence for Leaders

chapter Case 2|7 pages

Appropriating the Samoan Culture

Another Nike Cultural Faux Pas1

chapter Chapter 3|27 pages

Culture and Identity

chapter Case 3|7 pages

Cheerios Commercial

Thirty Seconds that Caused Thirty Days of Controversy1

part III|151 pages

Concepts of Intercultural Communication

chapter Chapter 4|34 pages

Cultural Frameworks and Foundations

chapter Case 4|8 pages

Best Buy

Is China Ready for the Big Box?1

chapter Chapter 5|27 pages

Culture and Context in Communication

chapter Case 5|6 pages

Target Corporation

The “Urine Sandal”1

chapter Chapter 6|30 pages

Culture and Worldview

chapter Case 6|7 pages

Nike, Inc.

Air Bakin' Blunder and the Council on American–Islamic Relations1

chapter Chapter 7|28 pages

Culture and Cognition

chapter Case 7|9 pages

Groupon

Advertising at Super Bowl XLV1

part IV|46 pages

Intercultural Leadership

chapter Chapter 8|32 pages

Culture and Leadership

chapter Case 8|12 pages

Brew Time

Starbucks in the Indian Market1