Title: Business etiquette in 12 countries: special considerations for female expatriates

Authors: Melissa L. Gruys, Susan M. Stewart, Trupti Patel

Addresses: Department of Management and International Business, Raj Soin College of Business, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435-0001, USA. ' Department of Management, College of Business and Technology, Western Illinois University – Quad Cities, 3561 60th Street, Moline, Illinois 61265-5881, USA. ' Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, Illinois 60510, USA

Abstract: The current paper provides a summary and highlights issues that are specific to female expatriates completing assignments in 12 different countries from four regions around the world. The regions and countries reviewed include North America (USA, Mexico, Canada), Europe (Spain, France, Italy), Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Israel, Afghanistan) and Asia (Korea, China, Japan). The information provided will be of assistance to female expatriates who are making preparations to travel to any of the countries reviewed and might also help decision-makers focus on how women can be effectively utilised in global business assignments and transactions.

Keywords: female expatriates; international business behaviour; cross cultural communication; international management practice; business etiquette; women.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMP.2010.029703

International Journal of Management Practice, 2010 Vol.4 No.1, pp.51 - 75

Published online: 01 Dec 2009 *

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