Working Across Cultures
“Working Across Cultures” by John Hooker, published by Stanford University Press in 2003, is a comprehensive exploration of cultural understanding essential for individuals navigating multicultural environments. Spanning 406 pages, this edition presents a detailed examination of how to thrive in unfamiliar cultures by leveraging the stress management mechanisms employed by local populations. The book challenges the simplistic view that professional interactions are limited to etiquette, delving into the complexities of cultural dynamics in the workplace.
Readers will find insights into the distinctions between rule-based and relationship-based cultures, as well as an analysis of various cultural factors such as authority, individualism, and negotiation. Hooker discusses how concepts of time, space, information, and wealth influence daily life across different societies. Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive reading list covering over one hundred countries, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their understanding of international workplace culture and social interactions.
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Cultural understanding is indispensable for people who live and work abroad or in multicultural settings, but few have appropriate knowledge and training in this area. Working Across Cultures addresses this need. Suitable for general readers yet intellectually challenging, the book illustrates how to thrive in unfamiliar cultures by understanding and tapping into the stress management mechanisms used by the people who live there.
The book begins by refuting the notion that professional life interacts with culture only at the level of etiquette. Distinguishing between rule-based and relationship-based cultures, the author examines the roles of authority, individualism, competition, security, negotiation, contracts, supervision, lifestyle, and even humor in different cultures. He shows how different concepts of time, space, information, and wealth shape everyday life across cultures. The book concludes with a comprehensive reading list for more than one hundred countries.
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