Global Teamwork to Promote Cultural Understanding and Communication

Authors

  • Sharon Beaudry Oregon Institute of Technology
  • Eva Toth Szalvai ESCI-UPF, Barcelona

Keywords:

Cultural dimensions, experiential learning, remote teamwork, international business.

Abstract

Cultural dimensions theory provides a framework for cross-cultural understanding and communication.

Author Biographies

Sharon Beaudry, Oregon Institute of Technology

Sharon Beaudry, Assistant Professor, Business Management Department, Oregon Tech

Eva Toth Szalvai, ESCI-UPF, Barcelona

Assistant Professor, International Business,

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Published

2018-03-12