Book Review: Understanding the dynamics of language and multilingualism in professional contexts: Advances in language sensitive management research.

Walker, Robyn C.

"Understanding the dynamics of language and multilingualism in professional contexts: Advances in language sensitive management research" is a collection of research articles by 25 academics primarily based in Europe. The book focuses on language-sensitive studies in the field of International Business and includes contributions from various disciplines such as organization studies, sociolinguistics, and organizational communication. The research is qualitative in nature and utilizes methods such as interviewing, ethnography, and analysis of company texts. The book aims to bridge the gap between language-sensitive and mainstream organization studies scholars and explores the contested nature of language use in organizations. It is divided into four sections that cover topics such as language differences in multilingual organizations, language practices in multilingual workplaces, and the power of language in international business. The book provides valuable insights for instructors and doctoral students in the field of business communication, emphasizing the importance of viewing language as a dynamic social practice.

LANGUAGE research; MULTILINGUAL education; MULTILINGUALISM; BUSINESS communication; LINGUISTIC context; PERSONNEL management; LANGUAGE policy; UNIVERSAL language

Business & Professional Communication Quarterly, 2024, Vol 87, Issue 1, p217

2329-4906

Academic Journal

10.1177/23294906231221309