Field Guide to Intercultural Research

Edited by David S. A. Guttormsen, Associate Professor in Organisation and Management, Department of Business, Strategy and Political Sciences, USN School of Business, University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway, Jakob Lauring, Professor in International Management, School of Business and Social Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark and Malcolm Chapman, (retired) formerly Senior Lecturer, Centre for International Business, University of Leeds, UK

This informative Field Guide to Intercultural Research is specifically designed to be used in the field, guiding the reader away from pitfalls and towards best practice. It shares valuable fieldwork challenges and experiences, as well as insights into key methodological debates and practical recommendations relevant to both new and seasoned researchers.

‘A useful and comprehensive guide for academic researchers, particularly into international business practice and its relationship to culture, covering principles and practice of effective fieldwork.’
Peter McGee, Training, Language and Culture Journal

‘The Field Guide to Intercultural Research is a fantastic compilation of insights and experiences of intercultural scholars who have ‘walked the talk’ when it comes to conducting field work in a global context. Filled with many practical suggestions about the methodological choices and tradeoffs incurred as well as the authors’ reflections about their own lived experiences as intercultural researchers, this book is a valuable resource for anyone, from the novice to the expert, who aims to embark on intercultural field research. Reading the stories of those who contributed to this book is both motivational and instructive, so be sure to pack this book in your bag for your intercultural research journey!’
– Margaret Shaffer, University of Oklahoma, US

“我可以强烈推荐领域Intercu指南ltural Research to PhD students and academics alike. The edited book is an excellent collection of highly experienced field researchers from around the world who share their experiences of dealing with cultural challenges in the field. The Field Guide ties discussions about fieldwork, methodological debates and various theoretical perspectives together with the practical aspects of doing research in the field. Particularly valuable are the author's recommendations, which are helpful for ensuring success with field based projects, and to highlight the different types of complexity involved when conducting fieldwork in a range of different countries.’
——Lailani l .阿尔坎塔拉,罗切斯特理工学院的航拍sumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan

‘Intercultural research is arguably the most important frontier in business and management research. As protectionism and global decoupling strengthen, so does the need to test and explore the validity of ideas across contexts. This book offers a state-of-the-art toolbox to address the important issues without stumbling into common traps. An important step onwards from the dominance of WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich & democratic) theory builders.’
– Jan Ketil Arnulf, BI Norwegian Business School, Norway

‘This comprehensive edited volume brings together first-hand experiences of fieldwork undertaken by an international community of scholars. Grounded in the tradition of anthropology, the authors show the beauty - as well as the complexity – of translating cultural meanings across contexts and audiences. The book provides a captive read to scholars, who undertake intercultural research themselves or who serve as supervisors of such research. I can wholeheartedly recommend this field guide.’
– Rebecca Piekkari, Aalto University, Finland

‘The Field Guide to Intercultural Research contains a plethora of practical, insightful, and wise advice gleaned from scholars who have spent their careers engaged in intercultural research projects. The book is an important contribution to the field and will greatly benefit doctoral students, fledgling scholars, and experienced intercultural scholars alike.’
– Mark E. Mendenhall, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, US