Communication Across Cultures
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'This book is both academically informed and superbly written. A 'must-read' for anyone studying, researching or teaching communication across cultures. It provides a revealing and clear snapshot of how organisations really work across cultures and around the planet. Grounded in research and rich with in-depth case studies, this book delivers masterful analysis woven through engaging narrative.' - Dr Siew Mee Barton, Deakin University, Australia 'Elizabeth Christopher has done an excellent job in bringing together an impressive array of very competent scholars who are diverse in their academic disciplines, background of life experience, and geography location to address the issues of Communication Across Cultures in a fresh way. Every reader will gain from this insightful and perceptive collection on an enormously complex topic presented clearly yet without oversimplification.' - Larry E. Smith, Executive Director of The Global Challenge Program, USAMore details
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PART I: THE FIRST DIMENSION OF COMMUNICATION ACROSS CULTURES: DIFFERENT VOICES.- Leading and Motivating Across Cultures.- Like and Unlike: Different Communication Styles.- Noise and Silence: Verbal and Non-verbal Communication.- PART II: THE SECOND DIMENSION: COMMUNICATION AT WORK.- The Micro-Environment of Diversity at Work: Gender Factors and Minority Roles in Workplace Communication.- 'I Don't Like It Here': Culture Shock and Adjustment.- Learning and Teaching Across Cultures.- PART III: THE THIRD DIMENSION: GOING GLOBAL.- Command and Control: International Negotiations and Alliances.- Communication Webs and Organisational Networks.- PART IV: THE FOURTH DIMENSION: COMMUNICATION MEDIA.- Voices in Cyberspace: Messages by Mass Media.- Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Ethical Behaviour, Social Responsibility and Protecting the Environment.