Short Course in Iternational Business Culture (Paperback)

~ (Author) "ANYONE WHO HAS done business internationally knows that dreadful feeling brought on by the blank stares, the forced half-smiles, the murmured comments in a language..." (more)
Key Phrases: United States, Middle East, Latin America (more...)

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Product Description

Understanding cultural differences and building relationships are critical in today's global marketplace. This book describes how to develop cultural awareness and avoid cultural faux pas. A short course in international business culture contains chapters on: - Understanding cultural difference
- Basic cultural types
- Etiquette and protocol
- Non- verbal communication
- Cultural issues for businesswomen
- Gift giving
- Humor across cultures
- Corporate culture vs. Natural culture
- The cross-cultural team
- Glossary and bibliography

About the Author

Charles Mitchell was a news reporter for Rand Daily Mail in Johannesbug and served as the South African-based correspondent for UPI. He then became Moscow bureau Chief for UPI. He's currently the publication director for the conference board, a New York business research organization specializing in global economic forecasting and management issues. He is also the author of Passports Russia and South Africa

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: World Trade Press (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885073542
• ISBN-13: 978-1885073549
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,013,160 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, March 29, 2001

By	Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract.com" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Charles Mitchell's book offers an excellent introduction to the differences in attitudes, values, protocol, rituals, traditions, communication styles and other characteristics that commonly separate cultures. He distinguishes people's basic cultural traits from different national groups, while noting regional and individual variations, too. Mitchell cites examples from many major nations, including the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Nigeria, Israel, Australia, China, Japan, Russia, Vietnam and India, and from Hispanic and Arabic cultures. The book is clearly written and well organized, with tips on giving gifts, negotiating, handling verbal and non-verbal communications, holding meetings and conducting business in general. We [...] say tuck this into your carry-on bag - the farther you're going, the more you'll need it.