A
Practical Guide to French Business
de Jon P. Alston
Book
Description
A Practical Guide to French Business is the only book
that combines in-depth description of French culture
and national character with an analysis of how the
French conduct business, and how to adjust to being
in France. The authors focus on the values in french
culture that influence business-related behavior so
that non-French businesspersons can take advantage
of French biases and customs. The result of extensive
research and experience with the French business community
and French society, this book offers a unique synthesis
that sheds new light on the practical aspects of French
business practices. A Practical guide to French Business
provides insight on French business customs and shows
how to deal with the French during the workday and
social events. This book combines general guidelines
with specific advice. The work provides the most comprehensive
guide for those seeking to overcome the problems that
France and French business practices may initially
pose.
About
the author
Jon P. Alston has published six books, including Business
Guide to Modern China. He is a professor of sociology
at Texas A&M university. Melanie Hawthorne is
professor of French at Texas A&M university. Sylvie
Saillet is a student at the Ecole Supereure de commerce,
Dijon, France.