Communication Beyond Boundaries, livre ebook

This handy book on intercultural communication is
ideal for the busy executive, frequent international
business traveler, expatriate, and student of international
business communication. It offers insights
into the finer nuances of intercultural communication
and assists in decision making, problem solving,
and adjusting to other cultures.
Lucid and practical in its approach, the book is
replete with numerous examples that illustrate
business beyond boundaries. It goes beyond a mere
laundry list approach to one that enumerates the underlying
phenomena that characterize international
meetings, presentations, and negotiations. It offers
a unique South Asian perspective on cross-cultural
communication and is a must-read for those preparing
to sign international deals in the near future.
Preface ........................xi
Chapter 1 Introducing Concepts ........................1
Chapter 2 Cultural Frameworks and Communication Styles ........................19
Chapter 3 Language and Communication ........................49
Chapter 4 Nonverbal Messages ........................67
Chapter 5 Influence of National Culture, Corporate Culture,
and Multinational Culture on Intercultural
Communication ........................81
Chapter 6 Communication in Cross Border Mergers and
Acquisitions ........................97
Chapter 7 Implementation, Problem Solving, and
Decision Making in Cultures ........................109
Chapter 8 Communication Skills in International
Business Negotiations ........................119
Chapter 9 The Etiquette Advantage in Global Business ........................131
Chapter 10 Indian Business Culture and Communication ........................139
References ........................149
Suggestions for Further Reading ........................155
Index ........................167