Culture Matters

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

SECTION I  GLOBAL VIRTUAL TEAM

1  Anywhere, Anytime, and with Anyone—Virtual Workplace

Introduction

References

2  What Is a Global Virtual Team?

Introduction

References

3  Characteristics and Elements of Global Virtual Teams

Introduction

Culturally Distinctive, Culturally Synergistic

Working Together, Working at a Distance

Technology Dependent, Technology Savvy

Different Times, Different Urgency

References

SECTION II  CULTURE AND ITS MEANING

4  Overview of Culture and Cultural Values

Introduction

Cultural Characteristics

Artifacts, Products, and Symbols

Norms and Values

Basic Assumptions

References

5  Edward Hall: High-Context versus Low-Context Intercultural Communication

Introduction ...