Richard W. Brislin

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Richard W. Brislin (* 1945 ) is an American psychologist and communication researcher. He teaches management as a university professor at the University of Hawaii in Mānoa.

Life

Richard W. Brislin received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guam in Agana in 1966 . In 1967 he received a Master of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University and in 1969 he received a Ph.D. at the same university. He teaches at the University of Hawaii in Mānoa and offers courses in intercultural communication for university professors.

Research areas

  • Work psychology
  • Intercultural psychology
  • Intercultural communication for global companies

Publications (selection)

  • (with W. Lonner; R. Thorndike) Cross-cultural research methods. New York 1973
  • Cross-cultural encounters: face-to-face interaction. New York 1981
  • The art of getting things done: A practical guide to the use of power. New York 1991
  • Working with cultural differences: Dealing effectively with diversity in the workplace. Westport 2008 The undreaded job: Learning to thrive in a less-than-perfect workplace. Westport 2010

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