International Business Culture - IB 610 - Globalization and Business Environment - Research Guides at Eastern Michigan University

Global and regional etiquette sources

Ebooks for global, regional, or individual countries, are rich resources for traditional etiquette.

The Global Etiquette Guides give 10-20 pages of information for most countries, including descriptions of "Fundamental Cultural Orientations," such as ways to relate interpersonally, view time, deal with risk, and work with society at large. Specifics are given for greetings, communication styles, gestures, dress, situational protocols, dining and drinking, gifts, and business culture. There are ebook versions for two regions below. The Global Etiquette guides for Asia and Europe are available in print at the library (see Reference Books at EMU Library further down this page).

The World's Business Cultures by Barry Tomalin; Mike Nicks
Publication Date: 2014
The third edition of Thorogood's The World Business Cultures: and How to Unlock Them shows readers how to create connections and win deals in global business, rather than committing clumsy and costly faux pas.
The Arab Business Code by Judith Hornok
Publication Date: 2020
The Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle East by Dean Allen Foster
Publication Date: 2002
This is a 2-person-at-a-time ebook, if you are the 3rd reader wait 15 minutes or more and try again.
Authored by one of the world's leading cross-cultural experts. Invaluable for both business and leisure travelers. Comprehensive and practical coverage.
Global Etiquette Guide to Mexico and Latin America by Dean Allen Foster
Publication Date: 2002
This is a 2-person-at-a-time ebook, if you are the 3rd reader wait 15 minutes or more and try again. Authored by one of the world's leading cross-cultural experts. Invaluable for both business and leisure travelers. Comprehensive and practical coverage.
Etiquette and Taboos Around the World by Ken Taylor (Editor); Victoria Williams (Editor)
Publication Date: 2017
This is a one-person-at-a-time ebook, if you are the 2nd reader wait 15 minutes or more and try again.
Useful knowledge of what travelers should and shouldn't do when in countries outside of the United States.
Countries and Their Cultures
Publication Date: 2001
Online encyclopedia gives details on many countries
Tip: Use Table of Contents tab to browse by country.
The Quintessence of Intercultural Business Communication by M. Moll
Publication Date: 2014
Contains examples of intercultural business interaction and shows how deeply embedded cultural norms are found within simple conversations; includes tools and principles to improve communication.
Leading with Cultural Intelligence (2nd ed.) by D. Livermore
Publication Date: 2015
Offers a specific, four-step model to becoming more adept at managing across cultures. Shows leaders how to connect across any cultural divide, including national, ethnic, and organizational cultures.
Doing Business with China by S. Hamilton
Publication Date: 2011
Explains the ownership, culture and management practices when investing, managing or working with Chinese companies.

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