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Chen, Guo-Ming; Chung, Jensen – Communication Quarterly, 1994
Describes Confucianism, identifying it as a major cultural factor explaining the economic success of Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Explores the impact of Confucianism on the organizational communication in these nations, based on four key principles of Confucian teachings: the hierarchial relationship, the family system,…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Confucianism, Cultural Influences, Economic Factors

Gudykunst, William B.; And Others – Western Journal of Speech Communication, 1989
Defines Uncertainty Reduction Theory. Examines the influence of cultural variability on communication. Argues that cultural variability in individualism-collectivism influences uncertainty reduction in ingroup and outgroup relationships, while cultural variability in masculinity-femininity influences uncertainty reduction in same- and opposite-sex…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
Gudykunst, William B., Ed.; And Others – 1985
Focusing on culture and organizational processes, this book examines the influences of culture on the organizational processes of conflict, negotiation, and decision making. The essays discuss the following: (1) culture and communication in organizational contexts; (2) cultural communication and organizing; (3) stereotypes and schemata; (4) a…
Descriptors: Administration, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Conflict
Ishii, Satoshi; Klopf, Donald W. – 1987
Values are the evaluative and judgmental facet of a culture's "personal orientation system," helping its members determine what is right or wrong, good or bad, important or unimportant. However, the values which are of primary importance to citizens of a particular country may be of only secondary or tertiary importance to citizens of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies