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The development of intercultural competencies begins with theories of international cooperation, international business, and globalization. It finalizes with an in-depth discussion about how to manage cultural differences and implement those concepts in global teams.
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Gronwald, KD. (2017). Intercultural Competencies. In: Global Communication and Collaboration. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53150-1_5
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