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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457756203321

Autore

Pilhofer Katharina

Titolo

Cultural knowledge [[electronic resource] ] : a critical perspective on the concept as a foundation for respect for cultural differences / / Katharina Pilhofer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hamburg, : Diplomica Verlag, 2011

ISBN

3-8428-1263-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (82 p.)

Disciplina

306.01

658.18

Soggetti

Cultural intelligence

Cultural awareness

Multiculturalism

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from cover.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cultural Knowledge A Critical Perspective on the Concept as a Foundation for Respect for Cultural Differences

Sommario/riassunto

HauptbeschreibungThis book engages in a critical reading of cultural knowledge. By cultural knowledge I refer to cultural dimensions as introduced by Geert Hofstede, Edward T. Hall and Fons Trompenaars. Their research has manifold been taught to individuals who will face an intercultural setting in their business career at some point in the future. It aims to create understanding for cultural differences in order to decrease emotional discomfort and enhance (business) success of those who acquire the knowledge. At the same time it claims to present a foundation for respect for cultu