Understanding Cultural Differences

Hall, Edward T.; Hall, Mildred Reed

ISBN 10: 1877864072 / ISBN 13: 9781877864070

Published by Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2000

About this Item

2000. First Edition. Paperback. Based on interviews with German, French and American executives and on extensive research into intercultural relations, this book provides insights and practical advice on day-to-day transactions in international business. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; JFC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 316. . . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Cultural Differences
• Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1877864072
• ISBN 13: 9781877864070
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Human resource management, at home and abroad, means assisting the corporation's most valuable asset-its people-to function effectively. Edward T. and Mildred Reed Hall contribute to this effort by explaining the cultural context in which corporations in Germany, France, and the United States operate and how this contributes to misunderstandings between business personnel from each country.

Then they offer new insights and practical advice on how to manage day-to-day transactions in the international business arena. Understanding Cultural Differences echoes and elaborates on Edward T. Hall's classic studies in intercultural relations, The Silent Language and The Hidden Dimension. It is a valuable guide for business executives from the three countries and a model of cross-cultural analysis.

About the Author

Edward T. Hall is a respected anthropologist and cross-cultural researcher who has taught at various universities across the U.S., including Harvard Business School, Northwestern University, the University of Denver, and others. With extensive experience in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Hall worked for the U.S. State Department teaching intercultural communication skills to Foreign Service personnel and wrote several groundbreaking works in culture, communication, and the study of proxemics, including The Silent Language, The Hidden Dimension, The Dance of Life, and Beyond Culture. Hall currently lives in Sante Fe, New Mexico.