...Johanna Niskavaara Purpose This study investigates language choices through the lens of organizational identity and shows that these choices have symbolic value beyond verbal narratives in constructing and expressing an international identity. In doing so, this study introduces a new area...

...Amy Church-Morel; Mary Vigier; Anissa Louzir-Ben Hassine Purpose Our contribution aims to propose a research agenda for better understanding the connections between responsibility and language practices in plurilingual, language-diverse contexts. Design/methodology/approach To do this, we...

...Jagat Bahadur Kunwar; Wilhelm Barner-Rasmussen Purpose Using psychological contract (PC) theory, this study aims to generate a typology for migrants' reasoning about learning their host country's language and explain the pathways behind each type with a focus on work-related outcomes. Design...

...Zhang Weidong Suggests that misunderstandings frequently occur when trying to understand Chinese language and culture, and so gives the implied meaning of various Chinese expressions and sayings such as greetings, thanks, respect, age, congratulations and taboo subjects. © MCB UP Limited 1999...