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The first aim of this book is to analyze the impact of cultural differences on the cooperation between Turkish and German workers or managers. A second aim is to evaluate the use of Hofstede´s framework for this topic. Potential cultural problems in the cooperation between Turkey and Germany are a highly relevant area of research. Firstly, because of the large number of first, second and third generation Turkish migrants in Germany, and, secondly, because of the ongoing debate on Turkey´s EU membership. The analysis is empirically based on 11 interviews with German workers working together with Turkish workers and Turkish workers living in Germany. The first part provides a thorough overview of definitions of culture, cultural dimensions and the impact of culture on workplace relations. After a short characterization of Turkish culture the author outlines the methodology of the study. In the analysis for each of Hofstede´s cultural dimensions the mutual perception of the other nationality is described and compared.

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Diplom-Kauffrau Rebecca Schmalen: Business Economics University Trier and European Master in Labour Studies, University Trier and London School of Economics and Political Science.

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