Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace [Paperback]

Iris Varner (Author), Linda Beamer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0072829222 | ISBN-13: 978-0072829228 | Edition: 3

Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace continues to be a vital reference for global business professionals. This new edition features updated discussions on the impact of globalization and technology in business communication, expanded treatment of ethics issues, increased discussion of world religions (particularly the role of Islam), and more short cases for improved ease of reading and comprehension.

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About the Author

Iris Varner (Normal, IL) is a professor at Illinois State University.

Linda Beamer (San Gabriel, CA) is a professor at California State University at Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 3 edition (February 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072829222
• ISBN-13: 978-0072829228
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,025,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars real-life examples of diversity in globalized business, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace (Paperback)

In the past four years, I have used Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace with over 500 community college students interested in cultural differences from a business perspective. This book provides a useful structure for thinking and talking about both the theoretical foundations of global diversity as well as the practical implications of working cross culturally - - whether from a desk in the USA or traveling and working abroad. The book is well-organized and includes thoughtfully selected, real-life examples of cultural differences (which I, as an overseas expatriate of 20 years can verify). The real value of the book is in these multiple examples which give readers a sense of the rich diversity of our globalized world and the importance of encountering business people from other cultures (both within the USA and abroad) with an awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural priorities. The case study in the chapter on negotiations with other cultures is particularly well-conceived and useful.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than an academic perspective, November 17, 2001

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L. Couch "LC" (Warrenton, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace (Paperback)

I'm an American based in Japan and working all over Asia. I found this book to be an outstanding analysis of the relationships between Americans and their foreign colleagues or customers.

It's written from a business perspective more so than an academic perspective. Although the style is a bit heavy, I still found many of the anecdotes entertaining.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars real-life examples of diversity in globalized business, May 27, 2000

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Sharon Rushcamp - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace (Paperback)

In the past four years, I have used Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace with over 500 community college students interested in cultural differences from a business perspective. This book provides a useful structure for thinking and talking about both the theoretical foundations of global diversity as well as the practical implications of working cross culturally - - whether from a desk in the USA or traveling and working abroad. The book is well-organized and includes thoughtfully selected, real-life examples of cultural differences (which I, as an overseas expatriate of 20 years can verify). The real value of the book is in these multiple examples which give readers a sense of the rich diversity of our globalized world and the importance of encountering business people from other cultures (both within the USA and abroad) with an awareness of, and sensitivity to, their cultural priorities. The case study in the chapter on negotiations with other cultures is particularly well-conceived and useful.