A Review of the Intercultural Paradigm

Textbook , 2011 , 240 Pages

Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance

As this research comes to its provisional end, after an exploration of the inner-outer horizons of culture in quest for a missing link for its management in line with the requirements of our global, multicultural age in global business, geopolitics and other material and immaterial systems, we may assume that, based on a more complete representation of human nature we are approaching more comprehensive cultural solutions as well. If one succeeds in embedding the intercultural acquis in the holistic structure of man with its naturally beneficial axiomatic for the individual and society, locally, regionally and globally, the hoped for global cultural Eldorado is within human reach, whatever negativity may seem to bar the way. We have extended human cultural awareness so as to understand it within the context of life as a whole, where it reveals itself as a factor of wholistic human identity, evolution and enhanced creativity, unless it is mismanaged due to limited cultural awareness.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• The state of the intercultural art and science:
  • On human relativity in intercultural research
• Enhancing the intercultural art and science:
  • Sources, models and the achievement of supreme cultural intelligence
• Synopsis of inter-/transcultural management instruments :
  • Skills, formulas and techniques
• Inter-/transcultural reference terminology:
  • A terminological resource for the transcultural manager with bilingual definitions and explanations
  • Inter- and transcultural reference terminology for the transcultural manager with bilingual explanations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the intercultural paradigm, exploring its theoretical foundations, practical applications, and the development of cultural intelligence. It delves into the complexities of human relativity in intercultural research, examines various sources and models for enhancing intercultural understanding, and presents a synopsis of inter-/transcultural management instruments. The text also offers a valuable resource of inter-/transcultural reference terminology with bilingual definitions and explanations.

• The state of the intercultural art and science
• Sources and models for enhancing intercultural understanding
• Inter-/transcultural management instruments and techniques
• Inter-/transcultural reference terminology and its application
• The development of cultural intelligence

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter delves into the complexities of human relativity in intercultural research, exploring the challenges and opportunities of understanding different cultures. It examines the limitations of traditional approaches and highlights the need for a more nuanced and culturally sensitive perspective. The second chapter focuses on enhancing the intercultural art and science, exploring various sources and models for developing cultural intelligence. It examines the role of cultural awareness, empathy, and communication skills in fostering intercultural understanding. The third chapter provides a synopsis of inter-/transcultural management instruments, including skills, formulas, and techniques for effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration. It explores the practical applications of intercultural knowledge in various business and organizational settings.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key words and focus themes of the text include intercultural communication, cultural intelligence, transcultural management, cultural relativity, cross-cultural understanding, intercultural competence, and inter-/transcultural reference terminology. The text explores the importance of developing cultural intelligence and applying intercultural knowledge in various contexts, including business, education, and social interactions.

• Author: D.E.A./UNIV. PARIS I Gebhard Deissler (Author)
• Publication Year: 2011
• Pages: 240
• Catalog Number: V181413
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656043607
• ISBN (Book): 9783656043911
• Language: English
• Tags: global management, intercultural research