Accession Number:

ADA243917

Title:

Cultural Dimensions of International Business

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF SYSTEMS AND LOGISTICS

Personal Author(s):

• Amadeo, Anthony L.

Report Date:

1991-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

260.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to identify cultural factors which impede international business in private and public programs, and emphasize the effects of these cultural factors in the international environment. The study emphasized the areas of international program management and negotiations. The study was designed to be an informative guide which program management and contracting professionals could use to increase awareness concerning cultural differences and the barriers presented by them. The study also identified lessons learned to effectively deal with these cultural barriers.

Descriptors:

• *AWARENESS
• ENVIRONMENTS
• LESSONS LEARNED
• MANAGEMENT
• NEGOTIATIONS
• INTERNATIONAL
• CULTURE
• COMMERCE
• BARRIERS

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Sociology and Law
• Geography
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE