In de wereld van vandaag werken, studeren en leven veel mensen in internationale en multiculturele omgevingen. Om die reden is interculturele communicatie in veel studiegebieden en beroepsvelden een belangrijk thema geworden. Kennis over cultuur en cultuurverschillen is in de complexe, globaliserende wereld van vandaag echter lang niet altijd genoeg.

In dit volledig Engelstalige boek is het uitgangspunt dan ook interpersoonlijke communicatie in plaats van interculturele communicatie: de ont...

Through internationalisation programmes, millions of students spend part of their studies at universities abroad every year. Lecturer mobility programmes are bringing international lecturers straight to local classrooms. With migration, labour mobility and student mobility, classrooms and lecture halls have grown more culturally diverse than ever before.

Intercultural Sensitivity gives students a head start in working with lecturers and fellow students, and to excel in their future internati...

Nederlands in gang is een beginnersmethode Nederlands voor hoogopgeleide anderstaligen. De cursist leert snel in het Nederlands te communiceren en de essentie van teksten te begrijpen. In deze communicatieve totaalmethode ligt het accent op het taalgebruik in het dagelijks leven van hoogopgeleide studerende of werkende volwassenen. Nederlands in gang brengt de cursist naar niveau A2 van het Europees Referentie Kader (ERK).

In achttien hoofdstukken legt de beginnende cursist op een afwisselend...

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Doing Research is a clear introduction to the methods and techniques required for research. It answers questions like: what does ‘doing research’ actually mean, how do you design a research project, what steps do you have to take, how do you collect data and what are the pitfalls?

Doing Research sheds light on the complicated process of research. It teaches you research skills one step at a time. It discus...

If you are taking a course on the Principles of Economics, then this book is the ideal introduction to the exciting world of economic theory and data analysis. Economics, 11th edition by Sloman, Garratt, and Guest, is the ultimate guide to the fascinating subject of Economics. The book is essential for the students who want to get a solid understanding of the key concepts in economic theory and practice.

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- An accessible introduction to international business law and European law;

- offers an understanding of potential legal problems in international business;

- comes with a variety of additional study materials available online.

A Basic Guide to International Business Law aims to give students an understanding as well as practical knowledge of legal problems arising in the area of international business, and to equip them with the skills needed to prevent and tackle these problems.

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Social enterprise is an up and coming phenomenon around the world. Businesseswith the primary aim of bettering the world. Social enterprises are claiming a distinct place amongst commercial enterprises, charities, and public sector organizations.This book paints an inspiring picture of the social enterprise, what it is and what it is not. How it works and what the challenges are. With a wide range of examples from the Netherlands, most of which can be found elsewhere across the world. A book ...

Manager, consultant, member of the Works Council: in any of these functions you

want to exert maximum influence to reach your goals. There are quite some ways to do this. You can reason and give logical arguments, you can paint a picture about an attractive future perspective or give compliments.

This book describes ten different influencing skills that you can learn to use and to apply yourself. Influencing is not about using communication tricks. It is essential that you use the influencing...

- Offers a comprehensible and complete definition of culture;

- clear connection between the solid theoretical framework, insightful models and practical solutions for real-world problems;

- with in-depth examination of Hofstede’scultural dimensions theory, the culture shock process and intercultural sensitivity.

Using a solid theoretical framework, the book Intercultural competences gives students insight into what culture actually entails. The book provides students sufficient tools to in...

“This is perhaps the best book on negotiating ever written. Roger’s powerful, practical principles will save or make you a fortune in the months and years ahead.” —Brian Tracy, author, Eat That Frog! and Million Dollar Habits

“This is the one negotiating book that really opened my eyes and gave me practical tools I could use immediately.” —Timothy Ferriss, bestselling author of The 4-Hour Work Week

“A fast, entertaining read that should be required reading for anyone who deals...