This resource is from "Strategic Business English: Leadership and Management" by Marc Roche and Macson Bell Coaching, available on Amazon.
We have included a curated list of essential links for professionals and businesses engaging in global markets, focusing on cultural dimensions and their implications. It compiles resources from the GLOBE Project, UNESCO, the World Bank, and more, offering direct access to insights on cultural nuances, market potential, and the economic environment. Additionally, we provide a Cultural Intelligence Communication Plan Template and point to authoritative publications for further exploration. This resource is designed to guide professionals in efficiently navigating international business landscapes through valuable external links.
Editor's Note: We updated this resource on March 5, 2024, to ensure the information is up to date.
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Cultural dimensions and their impact on global business practices
For comprehensive insights into cultural dimensions and their impact on global business practices, you can also refer to the GLOBE Project resources:
GLOBE Project - Cultural Dimensions: Part of an extensive research initiative that examines the interrelationships between societal culture, organizational culture, and organizational leadership across the world. The GLOBE study identifies nine cultural dimensions that can help understand cultural differences and their implications for international business.
For high-quality, credible research on cultural nuances, market potential, and economic environments, consider using resources from the following large organizations, academic institutions, and renowned publications:
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Cultural Nuances:
UNESCO Institute for Statistics: Offers a wealth of data on cultural practices and educational statistics by country, providing insights into cultural norms and values.
World Values Survey:Â A global network of social scientists studying changing beliefs, values, and cultural norms. Their data can offer insights into societal changes and cultural trends.
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Market Potential:
The World Bank - Doing Business Reports: These reports provide objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 190 economies and selected cities at the subnational and regional level. Note: There were some data irregularities in 202, which the World Bank is currently looking into.
OECD iLibrary:Â The online library of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) includes books, papers, and statistics providing a wide range of economic indicators and analyses.
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Economic Environment:
International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Country Information: Features comprehensive economic outlooks, including data and reports on member countries' economies.
World Economic Forum - Global Risks Reports: Offers insights into the drivers of productivity and long-term economic growth around the world.
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Useful Business and Economic Publications:
Harvard Business Review:Â Known for its insightful articles on business strategy, leadership, and organizational change, including case studies and industry analyses.
The Economist Intelligence Unit- Country Briefings: Offers authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, and technology, along with country-specific briefings.
When using these sources, ensure that you access the most recent data and publications to inform your analysis with the latest insights and trends.
Cultural Intelligence Communication Plan Template: Strategic Business English: Leadership and Management
The following Cultural Intelligence Communication Plan is useful for outlining a communication plan tailored to your target market, considering language barriers, preferred communication channels, and cultural norms regarding business communication. This is a Resource from the book "Strategic Business English: Leadership and Management," by Marc Roche and Macson Bell Coaching. The book is available from Amazon.
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