Cross-Cultural Twitter Interviews
One things that has surprised me over the last few years since I started this blog, is the number of different definitions people use for “international business”. You can read about how I use the term “international business” here. I’m not saying that it is right and others are wrong. This is simply how I understand the term. It is important to know what your definition is and how this compares to the definition other people are using.
Why are there different definitions? I think there are differences in the definition of “international business” because some people have different understandings of “business”. For some people throwing a bottle in the ocean equates to “international business”. People don’t always seem to appreciate the two way side of business.
This is why I like to ask this question during my Cross-Cultural Twitter Interviews. It’s always interesting to widen your understanding of how others see the world.
Here are some of the definitions of “international business” I received on Twitter with the 140 character limitation.
What Is International Business?
- International business ismuch more complex than people realize. Trouble is, people ‘do’ it the way they do it at home! - @deborahswallow
- International business is Global trade – @ohh_la_la
- International business is important for growth & needs to be done in a manner that’s inclusive of all cultures represented by Ur business partners – @HoeferleConsult
- International business is basic principles of business blending with the various organizational and national cultural perspectives – @dkiernan
- International business is the exchange of goods, services & knowledge by dealing with & understanding differences in cultures – @transdomo
- International business is challenging but enlightening (if you listen and learn from your mistakes)- @culturematters
- International business is our day to day environment. Every business might be seen with an international bias: conversing and trading values with someone who has a different culture, even if from a different company. – @tdebaillon
- International business is challenging and fun….also transactions between two or more countries. – @DR4Ward
- International business isengaging with emerging markets. These days that’s where capital & real purchasing power are – @XCulture
- International business is thinking beyond your borders. – @jackyan
- International business is the future. I think international business will more greatly affect all business in the future, even at the local level. – @CotterHUE
- International business is building relationships online – @wisequeenWhat Is Your Definition of International Business?Which definition do you like most?
- Do you have a favorite?
- Does one stand out and resonate with you?
- Do you have another one to add?
Please share your definitions below.
- International business is the next “new” local; we are all more connected than ever before, through media, through culture – @DoreenatDMS
- International business is about learning to play by a new set of rules. Each country has its own way of doing things – @pocketcultures
- International business is a key vehicle to global harmony; more job opportunities, collaboration, way to freedom – @psitutor
- International business is trade interactions with the aim to bring profit and prosperity to nations, companies and individuals. – @culturalrealms
- International networking is bringing the world together closer into one community – @mintblogger
- International business is trading over the borders. I have imported tea and computer stuff, e.g. 3.5″ floppy disks – @lyceum
- International business is always #crosscultural… and coming to an economy near you. – @SeanJamesOliver
- International business is changing the dynamics of int’l relations & how people view the world & all those who live in it – @DavidComp
- International business is simply the way business is nowadays! So many people work cross-culturally without realizing it – @CateBrubaker
What Is Your Definition of International Business?
Which definition do you like most?
- Do you have a favorite?
- Does one stand out and resonate with you?
- Do you have another one to add?
Please share your definitions below.
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