700 Reasons: Reason #282

Reason: 282
For British executives, a working knowledge of Middle Eastern and North African languages (for social interaction, or dealing with customs or road-blocks etc.) gives a real advantage
Reference:
Ehteshami, A. (2002) BRISMES: Report - Middle Eastern Studies in the United Kingdom: A Challenge for Government, Industry and the Academic Community (www.dur.ac.uk/brismes/report)
Related Keywords:
Business, Communication, Less Widely Used and Lesser Taught (LWULT) Languages, Mobility