"Communication in Global Business Negotiations: A Geocentric Approach presents college-level business and communications majors with a new approach for studying communication and negotiation in international business, using a geocentric cross-disciplinary framework. Chapters cover intercultural communication, provide students with a view of the world and how to negotiate with others from different cultures, and uses practitioners' perspectives to inject real-world case studies and scenarios into the picture. College-level business collections will find this an essential acquisition." —THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW "Authors Jill E. Rudd and Diana R. Lawson uniquely integrate communication and international business perspectives to help readers develop a strong understanding of the elements for negotiating an international setting, as well as the skills needed to adapt to the changing environment." —BUSINESS INDIA Presenting a new method for the study of communication and negotiation in international business, this text provides students with the knowledge to conduct negotiations from a geocentric framework. Authors Jill E. Rudd and Diana R. Lawson integrate communication and international business perspectives to help readers develop a strong understanding of the elements necessary for negotiating in a global setting, as well as the skills needed to adapt to the changing environment. This geocentric orientation is an evolution of global learning resulting in effective worldwide negotiation. Key Features: Offers a cross-disciplinary approach: The fields of communication and business are integrated to provide a macro-orientation to global business negotiation. Devotes a chapter to intercultural communication competency: Scales are included to help students assess their potential to become a successful global business negotiators. Provides students with a view of the world in negotiating with others from different cultures: Up-to-date information about current international business contexts gives insight into the challenges experienced by global business negotiators. Discusses alternative dispute resolution: Because of differences in culture and in political structure from one country to another, a chapter is devoted to this growing area of global business negotiation. Presents practitioners' perspectives: These perspectives illustrate the "real world" of global business negotiation and reinforce the importance of understanding cultural differences. Intended Audience: This is an ideal core text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Negotiation & Conflict Resolution and International Business & Management in the departments of Communication and Business & Management.

This book provides fundamental strategies every lawyer should know before going into e-commerce based international negotiations, including: -How to build trust in negotiations while using internet communications technologies -Negotiating with governments -Cultural background and overviews of legal systems for specific countries -Substantive laws/regulations which impact negotiations -Special comments on use of internet technology in negotiations -Negotiating across cultures in the digital age -Current issues in negotiating business agreements online -Online alternative dispute resolution

Expertly blending theory and practice, this accessible and up-to-date textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to international business negotiation. The book draws on the practical experiences of managers, consultants and entrepreneurs who have successfully conducted business negotiations around the world, offering practical and realistic guidelines for improving negotiation practice in a wide range of international and cross-cultural contexts. It covers the key negotiation theories, concepts, strategies and practices needed to succeed in contemporary business negotiations. Thoroughly updated throughout, this edition contains new content on ethical, cross-border M&A, and international joint ventures negotiations. With engaging pedagogy and rigorous coverage of key theories and research findings, this textbook is an essential companion for modules in negotiation and international negotiation at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA modules. It is also suitable for managers and practitioners who are interested in, or participate in, international negotiation.

Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Politics - Topic: International Organisations, grade: 2,0, University of Applied Sciences Fulda (Sozial-und Kulturwissenschaften), course: Intercultural Negotiations, language: English, abstract: As a result of globalization we are no longer dependent of distance or borders and where we do business. Due to a huge increase in global trade, learning more about how to do international business successfully is becoming more and more important. Therefore, intercultural communication and negotiation are significant for success in a globalized workplace. Becoming confident with different languages, communication styles, negotiation tactics, decisionmaking and cultural differences is the key factor for a good business relationship with other countries. As a neighboring country and member of NAFTA, Mexico and his market had become very attractive for Americans. Although they are neighboring countries, there are big cultural differences between them which leads to misunderstanding and misinterpreting in private life as well as but in business contexts. The purpose of this paper is in which areas of contact most commonly cause misunderstanding in intercultural communication between USA and Mexico. International negotiations deals not only with crossing borders, also with crossing cultures. Culture profoundly influences how people communicate, think and behave in business situations. Therefore the main questions in this paper are: How cultural aspects affect business communication between Mexico and the United States? How can business people profit from cultural awareness? Which rules do they have to follow for a successful negotiation?

The authors zero in on the specific needs of a firm, from broad cultural and business values to the influence of culture on negotiations, to the structure of the firm and the richness of the message. Legal issues in intercultural business communication are covered extensively. Opening chapters contain detailed discussion of cultural values that influence intercultural business communication.

Monograph on government policies in the USA and abroad concerning State control of the role of USA-based multinational enterprises - considers international relations issues, etc., and finds a need for a continuing closer dialogue between governments and multinationals. References.

Annotation Addresses the state of Chinese communication studies, including its achievements, problems, challenges, and potential for advancement in a globalized 21st century.