ECHOS OF CULTURE IN CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT: BOOK REVIEW
The world is more connected than ever before. When pondering the future of your business, you may be looking at international expansion—and through modern technology, any metropolis in the world is only a Skype call or e mail away.
This new sense of closeness brings new challenges as global businesses struggle to communicate effectively with each other. Each organization is influenced by the region it calls home—a business in Japan does things quite differently from one based in France. Workplace culture helps create a united front, but it can lead to unwanted tension and conflict.
This new guide to international business culture can help you avoid misunderstandings during negotiations and other important talks. Author and businessman Ashraf Haggag discusses a number of important issues, including
Understanding the ideological foundation of an organization will help you better prepare for negotiations and accommodate its unique corporate environment with enhanced insight.
BOOK REVIEW:
In this book Author Ashraf talks about the cultures of different countries and how culture has impact on the corporate environment of each country. Culture plays a vital role in influencing business negotiations, communication, creativity, employees and buying behaviours. In this book Echos Of Culture author explains how punctuality is treated in every country. In some countries it is not taken that seriously as compared to other countries. The personality traits of people involved in corporate field are discussed in this book. Then Author also tells readers how every culture is perceived by other people. Every aspect of culture and its impact on corporate field is discussed very well by Author. All I can say is that this book is quite helpful to understand the culture of many countries and we can learn a lot of things from this useful book.
The book is written in a simple, easy to understand language. I found it a quick read and could complete reading it in one go.
RATING: 4/5
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ashraf Haggag is a senior executive with nearly three decades of experience in close proximity to the corporate market. His more recent experience has also taken him to every facet of the hospitality industry.
Haggag has direct experience in many different aspects of business, including sales, marketing, revenue management, and administration. Having worked in Germany, the United States, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, his global experiences have helped him realize that companies must target new market zones in order to grow and prosper in the international marketplace. He is eager to bring enhanced cross-cultural awareness to today’s business leaders.
This new sense of closeness brings new challenges as global businesses struggle to communicate effectively with each other. Each organization is influenced by the region it calls home—a business in Japan does things quite differently from one based in France. Workplace culture helps create a united front, but it can lead to unwanted tension and conflict.
This new guide to international business culture can help you avoid misunderstandings during negotiations and other important talks. Author and businessman Ashraf Haggag discusses a number of important issues, including
- the definition of culture as a driving force in business,
- the unique cultures of a variety of countries and global regions,
- the ways culture directs business negotiations,
- the influence of culture on business strategy,
- the effect of culture on business communications, and
- the role culture plays in consumer buying behavior.
Understanding the ideological foundation of an organization will help you better prepare for negotiations and accommodate its unique corporate environment with enhanced insight.
BOOK REVIEW:
In this book Author Ashraf talks about the cultures of different countries and how culture has impact on the corporate environment of each country. Culture plays a vital role in influencing business negotiations, communication, creativity, employees and buying behaviours. In this book Echos Of Culture author explains how punctuality is treated in every country. In some countries it is not taken that seriously as compared to other countries. The personality traits of people involved in corporate field are discussed in this book. Then Author also tells readers how every culture is perceived by other people. Every aspect of culture and its impact on corporate field is discussed very well by Author. All I can say is that this book is quite helpful to understand the culture of many countries and we can learn a lot of things from this useful book.
The book is written in a simple, easy to understand language. I found it a quick read and could complete reading it in one go.
RATING: 4/5
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ashraf Haggag is a senior executive with nearly three decades of experience in close proximity to the corporate market. His more recent experience has also taken him to every facet of the hospitality industry.
Haggag has direct experience in many different aspects of business, including sales, marketing, revenue management, and administration. Having worked in Germany, the United States, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, his global experiences have helped him realize that companies must target new market zones in order to grow and prosper in the international marketplace. He is eager to bring enhanced cross-cultural awareness to today’s business leaders.
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