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Communication and culture in international business – Moving the field forward

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The centrality of communication in international business (IB) is undeniable; yet our understanding of the phenomenon is partially constrained by a cross-cultural comparative focus as opposed to intercultural, process-oriented research designs that capture the dynamic nature of communicative interactions. Our brief review of studies at the intersection of culture and communication in the context of global work interactions reveals the dominant research trends that guided IB scholarship to date in this domain. We propose eight shifts in perspective to advance the field’s theorizing and create avenues for further research.

Source: Journal of World Business

DOI: 10.1016/j.jwb.2020.101126

Authors: Betina Szkudlarek, Joyce S. Osland, Luciara Nardon, Lena Zander

Institutions: The University of Sydney, San Jose State University, Carleton University, Uppsala University

Language: English

Topic: Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,050

Funder: Riksbankens Jubileumsfond