Handbook of Intercultural Communication and Cooperation : Basics and Areas of Application

The ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is becoming increasingly important. Many employers consider intercultural competence to be a key criterion for selecting qualified candidates. The authors discuss practical approaches for designing and conducting intercultural...

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Other Authors: Thomas, Alexander (Editor), Kinast, Eva-Ulrike (Editor), Schroll-Machl, Sylvia (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 20101025
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Summary:The ability to communicate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is becoming increasingly important. Many employers consider intercultural competence to be a key criterion for selecting qualified candidates. The authors discuss practical approaches for designing and conducting intercultural trainings, methodology, and evaluation procedures based on current research. They explore the intercultural factor within corporations particularly as it relates to human resource development, negotiating, dealing with conflict, and project management. Thoughts on developing an overall strategy for interculturality round off this handbook.
ISBN:9783666403279
Access:Open Access