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5. Intercultural Competencies

Author : Klaus-Dieter Gronwald

Published in: Global Communication and Collaboration

Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Abstract

The development of intercultural competencies begins with theories of international cooperation, international business, and globalization. It finalizes with an in-depth discussion about how to manage cultural differences and implement those concepts in global teams.

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Metadata
Title
Intercultural Competencies
Author
Klaus-Dieter Gronwald
Copyright Year
2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53150-1_5

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