The Art of Intercultural Business Communication

The book provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in intercultural business communication, business, and management. Particularly, scholarship and research are increasingly shifting to Asia, reflecting the need to realign global business communication. I especially applaud their attempt to integrate the proliferation of varied theories and research findings and move toward a more comprehensive and integrated theoretical base. This collaborative book is evidenced by the authors' broad spectrum of international experience in cross-cultural communication and business management, undoubtedly making this well-researched book guide future research and pedagogy in intercultural business communication. Vesa Peltokorpi, Professor, Hiroshima University, Japan This book has taken a much-needed interdisciplinary perspective, examining intercultural business communication issues and practices. The most appealing aspect of the book is how the authors integrate multiple disciplines to avoid the academic silo effect and move toward a global situational theory. As a business school professor, former Director of International Business Programs, and an international business consultant, I wholeheartedly champion this book's multifaceted approach that addresses the increasingly interdisciplinary business school of the future. The book will guide future research and pedagogy in intercultural business communication. David A. Victor, Professor, Eastern Michigan University, USA Throughout my 30+ years of multinational business career, I have been a practitioner of intercultural communications. Reading Du-Babcock and Babcock's upcoming book, a new perspective strikes me - a more comprehensive and structured way - of looking at the practice. You can hardly find a better pair to dwell on this subject. They have jointly 80 years of experience on the subject matter, both in research and teaching. Anyone in an environment that requires cross-cultural understanding or someone preparing to enter the field will benefit immensely from this book. Xin Guo, Retired Executive (Career International) and Former Managing Director of Mercer Greater China