.COM Domain Names now only $7.85 at the Cheap-Domain-Name-Superstore.com Ad International Career Resources   - Exclusive IBC Resources - Includes expatriate information   - Website Resources   - Book Resources   - International Career Jobs - A listing of international job types and their descriptions   - Executive MBA School Rankings by Newsweek Magazine       International Business Center Newsletter ISSN: 1545 5106   Most recent Editions   Volume 2 - Issue 5 - Do You Know the Culture of Time? by Kimberley Roberts - Effective Business Communication by Dr. Barton Goldsmith - Geert Hofstede Q&A - Book Review:      Cultural Consequences by Geert Hofstede   Volume 2 - Issue 4 - Is an Expatriate Asiignment for You? - The International Takeoff of New Products: The Role of Economics, Culture, and Country Innovativeness by Gerard J. Tellis, Stefan Stremersch and Eden Yin - Geert Hofstede Q&A - Book Review:      Beating the Success Trap:      Negotiating for the Life You Really Want   Volume 2 - Issue 3 - International Success Tips by Kimberley Roberts      Business Meeting Gift Giving - Part II - Geert Hofstede Q&A   Volume 2 - Issue 2 - "Why Don;t We Just All Get Along?" by Stehhen Taylor, Executive Director - International Success Tips by Kimberley Roberts      Business Meeting Gifts - Part 1   Volume 2 - Issue 1 - "How do Hofstede's Dimensions correlate with the World's Religions?" by Stephen Taylor, Executive Director - International Success Tips by Kimberley Roberts      Know Your Global Business Etiquette     Exclusive IBC Resources   What High School Students want to know about Global Careers - A series of questions posed to Stephen Taylor for an upcoming article in a national publication aimed at High School Students.   Should I get an MBA? - Recently Stephen Taylor, Executive Director of the International Business Center, received an e-mail from Pete Martinez about obtaining a graduate degree. Since others may have similar questions, the correspondence with Pete is shared below, with his permission.   Thinking About an Expat Assignment? Interview with Steven Shepard, author of “Managing Cross-Cultural Transition: A Handbook for Corporations, Employees, and their Families”   The Expatriate Manager in South Korea, Cross Cultural Communication - Sonya Scholes, Troy State University 2003              Please contact us with your Questions or Suggestions.

. . .   International careers have long been the path up the corporate ladder.   In earlier years, these positions included substantial benefits, both financial and personal, with first class travel, unlimited expense accounts, and free time to enjoy the local culture.   However, today's overseas assignments typically bring long hours, minimal economic reward, and coach class travel.   However, the reward of upward mobility within the corporate world continues to draw young executives to the lure of a global assignment.   However, there are many considerations a person should review before accepting an international position.   It is the objective of this Web Site to help guide the prospective global businessperson to resources that should assist in making effective decisions. Business Etiquette information for the World IBE       Click on a country for its Business Etiquette Africa Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Ecuador Egypt El Salvador France Germany Guatemala Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy Japan Mexico New Zealand Panama Russia Saudi Arabia Spain Taiwan United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Venezuela --------------