LibGuides: IBU641 v2: Module 2 Resources

Module 2 Required Resources

Textbook

Boers, J., Le, D., Salloom, Z., Richardson, V., Adkins, T., & Carter, L. (2020). Global Business (GSU). GALILEO Open Learning Materials. https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/business-textbooks/9

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Chapter 12: Culture and Values
- Rationale: Chapter 12 focuses on how culture affects business—things like language, values, and traditions that can influence everything from marketing to management. It’s important for students to see how understanding and respecting cultural differences can make or break international business relationships.
Chapter 9: Integrated Global Business System
- Rationale: Chapter 9 complements this by discussing how global systems and markets operate within different cultural contexts.

Articles

How Corporate Cultures Differ Around the World
Cheng, J.Y.J., & Groysberg, B. (2020, January 8). How corporate cultures differ around the world. Harvard Business Review.
The Impact of Multi-Culture on International Business
Christopher, I. (2023). The impact of multi-culture on international business. Vilnius University Proceedings, 37, 28–33. https://doi.org/10.15388/VGISC.2023.4
Cross Border Communication is Vital For Businesses in Today’s Interconnected World
Rizvi, J, (2023). Cross Border Communication is Vital For Businesses in Today’s Interconnected World. Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jiawertz/2023/12/21/cross-border-communication-is-vital-for-business-in-todays-interconnected-world/?sh=6d3cfe3350bd
Using Interdisciplinary Lenses to Enrich the Treatment of Culture in International Business
Shenkar, O. (2021). Using interdisciplinary lenses to enrich the treatment of culture in international business. International Business Review, 30(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibusrev.2021.101799
Communication and Culture in International Business – Moving the Field Forward
Szkudlarek, B., Osland, J. S., Nardon, L., & Zander, L. (2020). Communication and culture in international business – Moving the field forward. Journal of World Business, 55(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwb.2020.101126
Research: How Cultural Differences can Impact Global Teams
Taras, V., Baack, D., Caprar, D., Jiménez, A., & Froesek F. (2021, June 9). Research: How cultural differences can impact global teams. Harvard Business Review.
How does Culture Affect International Business Between the United States and China
Taylor, C., & Zhou, J. (2019). How does culture affect international business between the United States and China? Journal of Marketing Development & Competitiveness, 13(3), 124–132. https://doi.org/10.33423/jmdc.v13i3.2243
Trust Across Borders: A Review of the Research on Interorganizational Trust in International Business
Zou, T., Ertug, G., Cuypers, I. R. P., & Ferrin, D. L. (2023). Trust across borders: a review of the research on interorganizational trust in international business. Journal of International Business Studies, 54(8), 1379–1401. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-023-00648-5