Analyzing Cross-Cultural Adaptability among Business Students: An Empirical Investigation

Cross-cultural adaptability is crucial in gaining competitive advantage in the global market. This paper provides both an empirical study and a conceptual discussion of cross-cultural adaptability and its impact on American business students (domestic) and international business students in the Unit...

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Published in:International journal of management 2008-09, Vol.25 (3), p.551
Main Authors: Elmuti, Dean, Tück, Benjamin, Kemper, Friederike
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptability
Business schools
College students
Comparative advantage
Competitive advantage
Corporate profits
Cultural differences
Cultural relations
Culture
Employees
Foreign students
International
International business
Inventory
Managers
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Professionals
Skills
Studies
Success
Training
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Summary:Cross-cultural adaptability is crucial in gaining competitive advantage in the global market. This paper provides both an empirical study and a conceptual discussion of cross-cultural adaptability and its impact on American business students (domestic) and international business students in the United States, with implications for global managers. The survey was conducted at a midwestern university in the United States. The sample comprised a random selection of 100 international students and 100 domestic U.S. students. The results show significant differences between domestic and international students' cross -cultural awareness, and suggests a need for cross-cultural training in the USA. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0813-0183