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Conclusion: Insights from Porous Spaces

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This chapter summarizes the discussions of the previous chapters on the basis of three theories: cosmopolitanism, social capital, and networks. Cross-cultural relationships are embedded in the complex web of strong and weak ties. Discussing the interplay of openness and closure in interactions, this chapter emphasizes the importance of respecting each other. Respect not only eases frictions, but also enhances the productivity (though not always) of transnational connections. This chapter offers some practical suggestions to improve cross-cultural relationships, which help activities of transnational organizations and corporations, as well as our day-to-day lives. It also proposes some directions for future ethnographic studies in the social sciences and international business studies, referring to the limitations of the study.

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Shimoda, Y. (2017). Conclusion: Insights from Porous Spaces. In: Transnational Organizations and Cross-Cultural Workplaces. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-52212-2_8

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