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  1. 1. Cross-cultural training and cultural adjustment: Proposing an optimal CCT program.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Chrysiida Psarri; [2022-09-29]
    Keywords : cross-cultural training; cross-cultural adjustment; intercultural competence; intercultural communication; language training; acculturation; organizational support; immigration; migration; expatriation.;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Cross-cultural training and cultural adjustment: Proposing an optimal CCT program. Author: Chrysiida Psarri Supervisor: Joseph Trotta Abstract: The increasing development of international business has had a direct impact on global mobility, making the relocation and cross-cultural adjustment of immigrants, migrants and expatriates, an urgent matter. READ MORE

  3. 2. Defeated With Their Own Weapons: Conflict Management Adaptation in Cross-Cultural Conflict Among British and Spanish Expatriates

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Lea Franco; [2020]
    Keywords : Intercultural conflict; conflict management; cross-cultural adaptation; cultural intelligence; cross-cultural experience; expatriates; Spain; United Kingdom; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Due to intercultural encounters becoming more and more frequent in times of globalization, the importance of successful intercultural conflict management has increased. In intercultural conflict, cultural differences in conflict management styles (CMS) can lead to misunderstandings and poorer negotiation outcomes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Cultural Impacts on the Managing of Knowledge Sharing Processes : A Qualitative Study of Swedish Banks in Shanghai, China

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Sofia Öhman; [2019]
    Keywords : Knowledge sharing; Cultural diversity within companies; Cross-cultural management; Cultural clashes; Cultural understanding; Kunskapsöverföring; Multikulturella företag; Styrning av multikulturella företag; Kulturella konflikter; Kulturell förståelse;

    Abstract : The globalization of economies and the technology development have both increased opportunities to businesses as well as challenges. Multicultural workforces and other values in the market compared with the home market lead to complexity in the management control when a business establishes abroad. READ MORE

  5. 4. Intercultural Communication: Social and Academic Integration of International Doctoral Students in Sweden. A study on cultural differences experiences of Iranian PhD students at Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg

    University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Golsa Nouri Hosseini; [2014-07-01]
    Keywords : intercultural communication; social and academic integration; cultural differences; culture shock; Iranian PhD students;

    Abstract : In Sweden, international doctoral students comprised 40 percent of new doctoral students in 2012. Iranian PhD students are the second big majority of international doctoral students in Sweden (UKÄ, 2013). In this thesis the culture related experiences of Iranian doctoral students in Sweden are studied in a communicative perspective. READ MORE

  6. 5. “Living in the bubble”. The role of communication for Swedish expatriates adjustment in China

    University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Yingjuan MAO; [2014-07-01]
    Keywords : intercultural communication; expatriate; international adjustment; acculturation; overseas assignment; China; Sweden;

    Abstract : Increasing number of Swedish companies expands their businesses in the Mainland of China, accompanying with increasing need of expatriating Swedish experienced employees to Chinese subsidiaries. The study aims to collect experiences of Swedish expatriate managers and technical experts’ experiences to identify the propositions explaining Swedish expatriate adjustment to the host Chinese culture. READ MORE