Overview of studies
Each of the five studies in this special issue is summarized below.
The study by Yeganeh presents a conceptual analysis that depicts how cultural
differences between the USA and Iran could influence negotiations between the two
countries. The paper uses actual examples from both the USA and Iran to illustrate
multiple dimensions of Hall’s, Hofstede’s, Ingelhart’s, and Kluckhorn and Strodbeck’s
cultural frameworks. The paper suggests that these multiple dimensions of culture will
influence the way negotiators communicate and act toward each other. It also provides
practical suggestions that could improve the process and outcomes of negotiations
between these two countries. This conceptual study touches on issues related to the
ethics of negotiation, but the next study uses empirical data to test the relationships
between national culture measures and ethically questionable negotiation behaviors.