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1. | Intercultural Team Building
Internal business structures have been radically transformed over the past few decades. Changes in areas such as communication and transportation technology and shifts towards global interdependency have resulted in companies becoming increasingly international and therefore intercultural.
In addition, the need to 'go global' and to ...
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2. | Cross Cultural Interviews
At this moment in time, the increase in cross border human traffic has meant that companies are no longer dealing with a homogenous native community from which they recruit their staff. Companies are now facing cross cultural challenges in ...
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3. | The 10 Benefits of Cross Cultural Training
Cross cultural differences can and do impede upon communication and interpersonal relationships. In the business world this occurs daily, where people from different cultures interact and are expected to perform and make decisions. Cross cultural training aims to develop awareness ...
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4. | Cross Cultural Training
As economic and political spaces between nations become smaller and international trade continues to increase, the movement of people between countries is becoming more fluid. With competition for talented global workers increasing, companies are becoming increasingly aware that creating a cross cultural ...
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5. | Cross Cultural Advertising
Culture is a like dropping an Alka-seltzer into a glass - you don't see it, but somehow it does something
Hans Magnus Enzensberger
Culture affects everything we do. This applies to all areas of human life from personal relationships to conducting business abroad. When interacting within ...
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6. | Reciprocal Linking Etiquette
Reciprocal linking is of great importance to website owners who wish to achieve good rankings on the major search engines. As a result the internet has witnessed a growth in 'link' sites where webmasters can find potential reciprocal ...
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7. | Doing Business in Mexico
Doing business abroad brings with it cross cultural challenges for any international business person. Gaining an understanding of a country's business culture and etiquette is an important factor in establishing a good relationship with your hosts and maximising the potential of your business trip.
This guide to doing ...
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8. | Doing Business in Japan
An ancient culture which has evolved within the geographical boundaries of an island has produced a modern day society with unique values, traditions and customs. Doing business in Japan arguably poses the most potential for cross ...
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9. | Using a translation service
In a market full of translators, translation agencies and translation directories one is forgiven for feeling confused as to where to go and who to use. Finding a good translation service or translator is a key business decision that should not ...
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10. | Doing Business in Italy
Doing business abroad introduces international business people to differences in approaches to business, business etiquette and protocol. Although these may not be crucial to business proceedings they should not be dismissed as unnecessary.
Cross cultural awareness can enhance the potential of the international business person's trip considerably. Let us ...
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11. | Doing Business in Iran
Recent political moves in the international political scene are slowly dragging Iran out of its status as a pariah state. Tentative business partnerships are being formed mainly in the energy sector. Images and stereotypes of ...
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12. | Doing Business in India
In such a richly diverse and complex country as India it is difficult to impart generic conclusions that can be used by those doing business there. Regionalism, religion, language and caste are all factors that need to be taken into account when doing ...
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13. | Doing Business in Germany
Doing business abroad brings people face to face with different cultures and practices. Prior to travelling to another country it is the norm not to consider factors such as differences in meeting etiquette, negotiation styles and business protocol. However, ...
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14. | Website Translation
Websites are now a crucial part of most businesses. They generate revenue, offer an avenue for promotion and are easily accessible means of providing information on a company. However, the global economy now demands that companies look beyond national borders if they wish ...
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15. | Doing Business in France
Doing business abroad brings with it cross cultural challenges. Prior to travelling to another country it is the norm not to consider factors such as differences in etiquette, business practices, negotiation techniques and business protocol. However, it is precisely these areas one ...
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16. | Doing Business in Denmark
For an international business person, doing business abroad brings with it cross cultural challenges. Knowledge of a country's business attitudes and etiquette is an important element in establishing a comfortable atmosphere and easing business proceedings.
This short guide to doing business in Denmark is offered as an introductory ...
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17. | Doing Business in China
Improved international relations, government reforms, an expanding economy and increased foreign investment make doing business in China a potentially lucrative affair.
Doing business in China means that business people will come into increasingly frequent contact with Chinese business people and officials. It is ...
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18. | Dogpile - Cross Cultural Issues
In September 2004, the US based meta search Engine Dogpile announced that is was changing its name to WebFetch in Europe and the UK. This change is a perfect example of the cross cultural issues language can ...
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19. | Cross Cultural Gift Giving Etiquette
Within the interdependent, global and multi-cultural marketplace of the 21st century, cross cultural differences in the approaches to and practices of business people across the world are important to learn.
A lack of cross cultural understanding can lead ...
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20. | Cross Cultural Dining Etiquette
In today's inter-reliant, international and culturally diverse world economy, cross cultural differences can have an impact on business success. Both at an individual and organisational level understanding the values, etiquette and protocol of different cultures can positively influence your dealings in the worldwide marketplace.
A lack of cross cultural ...
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21. | Cross Cultural Negotiation
Cross cultural negotiation is one of many specialized areas within the wider field of cross cultural communications. By taking cross cultural negotiation training, negotiators and sales personnel give themselves an advantage over competitors.
There ...
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22. | Business Letter Etiquette
Business etiquette is fundamentally concerned with building relationships founded upon courtesy and politeness between business personnel. Etiquette, and especially business etiquette, is a means of maximising your potential by presenting yourself positively.
Writing a business letter is ...
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23. | Business Meeting Etiquette
Business etiquette is essentially about building relationships with colleagues, clients or customers. In the business world, it is these people that can influence your success or failure. Etiquette, and in particular business etiquette, is simply a means of maximising your business potential by presenting yourself favourably. ...
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24. | Business Card Etiquette
When doing business abroad it is important to understand the local culture. Culture includes areas such as a country's norms, values, behaviours, food, architecture, fashion and art. However, one area of culture that is important for the international business ...
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25. | The 7 P's of Business Phone Etiquette
Etiquette is in essence about proper conduct and presenting yourself favourably. Demonstrating good etiquette is important if one seeks to be successful. An area in which this is essential is the business phone call.
Millions of business phone calls are made every ...
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26. | Business Etiquette
Business etiquette is in essence about building relationships with people. In the business world, it is people that influence your success or failure. Etiquette, and in particular business etiquette, is simply a means of maximising your business potential. ...
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27. | Cross Cultural Communication needs...
Within the business context, cross cultural communication refers to interpersonal communication and interaction across different cultures. This has become an important issue in our age of globalisation and internationalisation. Effective cross cultural communication is concerned with overcoming cultural differences across nationality, religion, borders, culture ...
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28. | Ten Tips for Cross Cultural Communication
Ten Tips for Cross Cultural Communication
Here are some simple tips to help you improve your cross cultural communication skills:
Slow Down
Even when English is the common language in a cross cultural situation, this does not mean you should speak ...
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29. | Hurdles to Cross Cultural Communication
International businesses are facing new challenges to their internal communication structures due to major reforms brought about through internationalization, downsizing, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.
Lack of investment in cross cultural training and language tuition ...
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30. | Cross Cultural Communication Consultants
Cross cultural communication consultants have come a long way in the short period of time such specialists have been in demand. No longer are they expatriates with a few years overseas experience and the capability to ...
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31. | Culture and Website Localization
Culture and Website Localization
With the rise in ownership of computers and internet usage growing daily, the internet is fast becoming the primary port of call for information, shopping and services. In addition, those computer and internet users are increasingly from non-English speaking ...
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32. | Benefits of Website Localization
Benefits of Website Localization
Maximising profit today involves reaching beyond national markets. Accessing an international customer base is vital if a business wants to expand and participate in international trade.
Localization relates to the act of modifying a product to make it both usable and suitable to ...
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33. | Cross Cultural Solutions
Globalisation, the expansion of intercontinental trade, technological advances and the increase in the number of companies dealing on the international stage have brought about a dramatic change in the frequency, context and means by which people from different cultural backgrounds interact. ...
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34. | Results of Poor Cross Cultural Awareness
Having a poor understanding of the influence of cross cultural differences in areas such as management, PR, advertising and negotiations can eventually lead to blunders that can have damaging consequences.
It is crucial for today's business personnel to understand the impact of cross cultural differences on business, trade and ...
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35. | International Business Meetings
Effective Multi-Cultural International Business Meetings
Of the many areas in international business where cultural differences manifest is in the corporate meeting room. International meetings are an area where differences in cultural values, etiquette, interpretations of professional conduct and corporate ...
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