Cultural Differences

Understanding Cultural Differences: Germans, French and Americans (Hall)

Human resource management, at home and abroad, means assisting the corporation’s most valuable asset-its people.Understanding Cultural Differences: Germans, French and Americans contributes to this effort by explaining the cultural context in which corporations in Germany, France and the U.S. operate and how misunderstandings arise among employees from each country. Based on interviews with top German, French, and American executives and on extensive research in intercultural relations, Edward T. Hall and Mildred Reed Hall offer insights to each country’s unique approach to business and practical advice on day-to-day transactions in international business exchanges.Designed for Americans, Germans, and French alike, this book examines all three countries both individually and in relation to each other, covering topics like concepts of time, communication styles, cultural values, psychological mindsets, stereotypes, business etiquette, and the physical distances between individuals when they interact. The Halls emphasize behavior you can expect in the social and business culture of each country, pointing out possible pitfalls in understanding and communication, and offer insightful advice for coping. A model for cross-cultural analysis, Understanding Cultural Differences is a valuable guide for American, German, and French business executives. Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part 1: Key Concepts: Underlying Structures of Culture 1 Culture is Communication 2 Fast and Slow Messages 3 High and Low Context 4 Space 5 Time 6 Time as Communication 7 Information Flow: Is it Fast or Slow and Where Does it Go? 8 Action Chains: The Importance of Completion 9 Interfacing: Creating the Proper Fit 10 Releasing the Right Responses Summary Part 2: The Germans 11 German Culture 12 German Psychology 13 German Business Part 3: The French 14 French Culture 15 French Psychology 16 French Business Part 4: The Americans 17 American Culture 18 American Psychology 19 American Business Summary Glossary Reading List Index

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Managing Cultural Differences, Seventh Edition: Global Leadership Strategies for the 21st Century (Managing Cultural Differences)

This new edition of a business textbook bestseller has been completely updated. In particular, the book presents a fuller discussion of global business today. Also, issues of terrorism and state security as they affect culture and business are discussed substantially. The structure and content of the book remain the same, with thorough updating of the plentiful region and country descriptions, demographic data, graphs and maps. This book differs from textbooks on International Management because it zeroes in on culture as the crucial dimension and educates students about the cultures around the world so they will be better prepared to work successfully for a multinational corporation or in a global context.

*This classic has been praised as “the bible of multiculturalism” (New York Times News Service)
*All demographic information fully updated, new case studies added to each chapter, CDROM with additional student resources new to this edition
*Five-hundred page on-line instructor’s manual available from publisher packed with exercises, resources, graphics and ppt slides for lecturesThis new edition of a business textbook bestseller has been completely updated. In particular, the book presents a fuller discussion of global business today. Also, issues of terrorism and state security as they affect culture and business are discussed substantially. The structure and content of the book remain the same, with thorough updating of the plentiful region and country descriptions, demographic data, graphs and maps. This book differs from textbooks on International Management because it zeroes in on culture as the crucial dimension and educates students about the cultures around the world so they will be better prepared to work successfully for a multinational corporation or in a global context.

*This classic has been praised as “the bible of multiculturalism” (New York Times News Service)
*All demographic information fully updated, new case studies added to each chapter, CDROM with additional

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Managing Cultural Differences, Seventh Edition: Global Leadership Strategies for the 21st Century (Managing Cultural Differences)

This new edition of a business textbook bestseller has been completely updated. In particular, the book presents a fuller discussion of global business today. Also, issues of terrorism and state security as they affect culture and business are discussed substantially. The structure and content of the book remain the same, with thorough updating of the plentiful region and country descriptions, demographic data, graphs and maps. This book differs from textbooks on International Management because it zeroes in on culture as the crucial dimension and educates students about the cultures around the world so they will be better prepared to work successfully for a multinational corporation or in a global context.

*This classic has been praised as “the bible of multiculturalism” (New York Times News Service)
*All demographic information fully updated, new case studies added to each chapter, CDROM with additional student resources new to this edition
*Five-hundred page on-line instructor’s manual available from publisher packed with exercises, resources, graphics and ppt slides for lectures

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A Thin Line: Recognizing Cultural Differences in Chemically Dependent Black Clients

Culturally-based factors make the experience of addiction and recovery different for black clients than for white clients in treatment. How can these differences be recognized, understood and addressed without allowing them to become excuses? Produced by the Institute on Black Chemical Abuse. A 1991 MTI release.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.

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‘Cultural Diversity.’ Wall Decal – 14″W x 18″H Removable Graphic

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Cross-Cultural Dialogues: 74 Brief Encounters with Cultural Difference

Culture affects everything we do: the simplest phrase can be so steeped in cultural context that even seemingly innocent exchanges between people are loaded with cultural differences waiting to expand into misunderstanding and tension. In response, Cross-Cultural Dialogues: 74 Brief Encounters with Cultural Difference offers a collection of seventy-four brief conversations between an American and people from other cultures, spanning nearly every major region of the world.Each dialogue is categorized as a social, workplace or business interaction and contains at least one breach of cultural norms, which the reader is then challenged to address. Even the most careful reader will be caught off guard by some of the dialogues’ hidden subtleties. Storti is meticulous in his analysis of each dialogue, pinpointing not only the moment when the interaction goes wrong, but also identifying the cultural reasons behind each participant’s point of view.Whether training others or adding to your own cultural awareness, Cross Cultural Dialogues is an excellent resource, encouraging readers to engage in the world and increase their multicultural understanding. Contents 1 The Concept 2 Social Settings: Dialogues 1-17 3 The Workplace: Dialogues 18-49 4 The World of Business: Dialogues 50-74 5 Seven Lessons How to Write a Dialogue Index of Dialogues by Country/Region

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