CultureShock! Austria

CultureShock! Austria
Author: Susan Roraff
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2011-02-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9814398683

CultureShock! Chile

CultureShock! Chile
Author: Susan Roraff
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-02-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9814435309

Culture Shock! Austria

Culture Shock! Austria
Author: Susan Roraff
Publisher: West Winds Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN:

A Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Organizational Culture and Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Organizational Culture and Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1932
Release: 2017-02-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522519149

The questionable practices and policies of many businesses are coming under scrutiny by consumers and the media. As such, it important to research new methods and systems for creating optimal business cultures. Organizational Culture and Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a comprehensive resource on the latest advances and developments for creating a system of shared values and beliefs in business environments. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as organizational climate, collaboration orientation, and aggressiveness orientation, this book is ideally designed for business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, professionals, researchers, and students actively involved in the modern business realm.

Etiquette and Taboos around the World

Etiquette and Taboos around the World
Author: Ken Taylor
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1440838216

An interesting resource for learning about the cultural differences and characteristics of people across the globe, this encyclopedia covers the "do's" and "don'ts" of a breadth of countries and major ethnic groups. Readers of this one-volume reference will gain useful knowledge of what travelers should and shouldn't do when in countries outside of the United States. After a general introduction, approximately 100 alphabetically arranged entries cover topics such as greeting and meeting, appearance and dress, table manners, body language, social situations and hospitality, verbal communications, business etiquette, religious etiquette, gift-giving, and even "netiquette" regarding social media. Sidebars and images throughout make the text more accessible and engaging, and additional readings at the end of each entry as well as the bibliography offer opportunities for further research on the subject. The content also directly supports the National Geography Standards and the AP Human Geography curriculum for high school students as they learn about the cultural differences and characteristics of people in major ethnic groups across the globe.

CultureShock! Bangkok

CultureShock! Bangkok
Author: Dan Waites
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2014-02-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9814516937

CultureShock! Bangkok is your all-in-one guide to navigating and living in Thailand’s vibrant capital. Learn how to get around the city quickly and safely by motorcycle taxi, how to order the tastiest street food, and how to behave with respect to Thai manners and beliefs. Join in the local celebrations such as Songkran and Loy Krathong and get a first-hand taste of the Thais’ zest for life and love of sanuk (‘fun’). Packed with practical information and frank advice, CultureShock! Bangkok shows you how to find your feet and enjoy your stay to its fullest in this ever-fascinating ‘City of Angels’. About the author Born in Durham, England, Dan Waites moved to Bangkok for the first time in 2004. In 2008, he moved to Phuket to join the Phuket Gazette, then left to work with Burmese refugees in Mae Sot. After covering 2010’s historic general elections in Burma for the Democratic Voice of Burma, Dan got drawn back to Bangkok to work as a sub-editor for The Nation, at the same time reporting on business and politics in Burma and Thailand for publications including Forbes Asia and Asian Correspondent. He now works in Bangkok as a Thai-English interpreter for an international humanitarian organisation.

Austria

Austria
Author: Alan Allport
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1438104839

- Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture- Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery- Maps reflect current political boundaries

CultureShock! Switzerland

CultureShock! Switzerland
Author: Max Oettli
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011
Genre: Switzerland
ISBN: 9814435937

CultureShock! Switzerland is your companion to settling down in the land best-known for watches, chocolates and the Swiss Army knife. Despite its small size, Switzerland has a rich geographical landscape, and holds a unique position in history by virtue of its location and neutral political stand. Discover why there is more than one national language to accommodate the different cultural and ethnic groups, and why the Swiss identify closely with the canton (province) in which they live. From dealing with the authorities on tax and immigration issues to appreciating the food, culture and recreation, this book provides the practical information you will need. Let CultureShock! Switzerland help you get the most out of your stay and make it a fun, fruitful experience.

World and Its Peoples

World and Its Peoples
Author:
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780761478942

Presents a thirteen-volume reference guide to the geography, history, economy, government, culture and daily life of countries in Europe.

CultureShock! Czech Republic

CultureShock! Czech Republic
Author: Tim Nollen
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2008-09-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9814435635

Gain an insight into the local characteristics from the Czech love of nature to their musical inclination to their magical folklore. Be aware of social etiquette when dining in someone’s home or learn what to expect when attending a traditional wedding. Navigate your way around the complex Czech language, especially its 40-lettered alphabet and sometimes difficult pronunciation. Discover what you should expect to pay for your new home, what your tenant rights are and what documents are required for obtaining a work and spousal visa. Peppered throughout with useful phrases, terms and resources, CultureShock! Czech Republic is a must-have for anyone planning on adapting to life in the Czech Republic.