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  1. 21. Multicultural project settings : Perceived challenges

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : David Tran; [2021]
    Keywords : Culture; Cultural differences; Diverse project teams; Multicultural project settings; Challenges;

    Abstract : The number of culturally diverse project teams has increased significantly over the years, as internationalization within organizations become more common. Individuals are more interconnected than ever, due to increased cultural exchange. READ MORE

  3. 22. Barriers to Intercultural Communication : -A Case Study on IKEA Japan

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ida Seeger; Simon Gustafsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Intercultural communication; barriers; culture; high anxiety; language; nonverbal communication; stereotyping; ethnocentrism;

    Abstract : This study focuses on exploring barriers to intercultural communication among managers atIKEA Japan. It investigates what challenges MNC subsidiary managers experience whilecommunicating and interacting with people from different cultures. READ MORE

  4. 23. Communication across cultural barriers to internationalization between Sweden and Japan : A Case Study of HMS Networks AB

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL)

    Author : Alexandra Jäderlind; Harumi Averfalk; [2021]
    Keywords : Internationalization; Cross-cultural communication; Cultural barriers; Case Study; Japan; Swedish owned company;

    Abstract : In the globalized economy, internationalization is necessary for companies to have a  competitive advantage to survive in the long term and Swedish companies are no exception. However, when Swedish companies enter Japan the cultural differences between the two countries are significant, which may create cultural barriers. READ MORE

  5. 24. Communication and Creative Process Between Musicians From Different Cultures : A report of travels, experiences, exchanges and encounters

    University essay from Kungl. Musikhögskolan/Institutionen för folkmusik

    Author : David Lombardi; [2021]
    Keywords : Communication; Folk music; world music; traditional music; different countries;

    Abstract : Report of travels, encounters, exchanges and impromptu music creations with musicians from different cultures, countries, musical traditions and backgrounds. ... READ MORE

  6. 25. Cross-Cultural Business Negotiations : The Impact of Business Cultures from a Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Viktor Andersson; Alexandra Mets; [2020]
    Keywords : International Business Negotiation; Cross-Cultural Negotiation; Negotiation Process; Culture; Communication; Hierarchy; Cultural Adaptation; Cultural Intelligence; France; Brazil; Singapore;

    Abstract : With our increasingly competitive globalized economy, we are experiencing an emerging trend of firms competing on new international business markets (Bell et al. 2001; Huang 2010). In order to successfully negotiate in an international context, cultural sensitivity needs to be taken into consideration (Manrai & Manrai 2010). READ MORE