On the Essence of Technology (the Case of Collaboration between Chinese and Russian Enterprises)

The subjects of technology and communication have been studied widely during the last decades. After Martin Heidegger many researchers have noted connection between these notions. Heidegger himself argued the essence of technology is connected to intentionality. This perspective did not find a due resonance in the later studies on the nature of technology. In search of efficient ways of business communication our research focuses on the phenomena of intentionality, communication and technology. The aim of the study is to discover how the three mentioned components are reflected in interactions for business purposes. With this aim a questionnaire for enterprise senior employees was developed. Answers to the questionnaire revealed communication features, means and barriers of communication between representatives of Chinese and Russian enterprises. Taking into account that most of the collaboration took place via technological means of communication, we had to consider the influence of ICT on the communicative process. Results of the analysis showed that such communication is dependent upon disposition and intentions of the participants.