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| Author: | Tange, H. Lauring, J. |
| Title: | Language management and social interaction within the multilingual workplace |
| Journal: | Journal of communication management
2009 : VOL. 13:3, p. 218-232 |
| Index terms: | companies communication management work languages Scandinavia Nordic countries Denmark |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This study aims to identify communicative practices emerging from the management decision to start using English as a corporate (herein as: corp.) language. Their implications for social interaction and relationships within the multilingual workplace are assessed. Using an exploratory study based on qualitative research interviews, the analysis emphasizes the discrepancy btw. a general openness to the use of English as a corp. language in Danish organizations and language users' communicative practice. |
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