I taught Fundamentals of Management in China for one year (2001). I was not asked to make the course "cross-cultural" but it seemed mandatory to do so. I learned from having guest speakers from Chinese organizations (these speakers were found by the students) that simple politeness seems to suffice regardless of the culture. However, in any Asian culture, it is so important that "face" always be considered, it significantly affects business transactions.
There is a little booklet listing 29 differences between the way the Chinese do business and the way Americans (U.S.) do business. I don't have the reference with me, but if you're interested, it is quite good. I used it for many discussions with students.
Edryce
Charles Wankel <
wankelc@optonline.net> wrote:from: Paul Miesing [mailto:
paul.miesing@albany.edu]
Sorry for any cross-postings. A colleague of mine in China will be
teaching
"Cross-Cultural Management" next term. He asked me for suggestions and
recommendations for textbooks and cases. I don't know the context of his
course, but I'm sure he'd be willing to try anything current. If you
have
any ideas, please communicate directly with me at
paul.miesing@albany.edu or
with him (Jackie) at
zgh1_2000@etang.com . Thanks in advance!
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Paul Miesing
State University of New York at Albany
paul.miesing@albany.edu
http://www.albany.edu/~pm157
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