Saving Face in Business: Managing Cross-Cultural Interactions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781137591739)

This book explains the subtle maneuvers of what researchers call "facework" and demonstrates the vital role it plays in the success or failure of cross-cultural interactions. Building on Geert Hofstede's seminal research on cultural dimensions, Merkin synthesizes more recent research in business, communication, cross-cultural psychology and sociology to offer a model for better understanding facework. Additionally, Merkin's model shows how particular communication strategies can facilitate more successful cross-cultural interactions. The first book of its kind to focus on the practical aspects of employing face-saving, it is a needed text for academics, students, and business professionals negotiating with organizations from different cultures.

Author: Rebecca S. Merkin
ISBN-10: 1137591730
ISBN-13: 9781137591739
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 09/16/2017
Pages: 285
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.69d