Managing across cultures : the seven keys to doing business with a global mindset /
Charlene M. Solomon, Michael S. Schell.
- New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.
- xx, 348 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I: Introduction. How we got here ; Deal or debacle : DaimlerChrysler and lessons from the big guys -- pt. II: Culture basics: how culture and a global mindset work. What is culture and what is personal style? -- pt. III: The seven keys to managing across cultures. Hierarchy and egalitarianism ; Group focus ; Relationships ; Communication styles ; Time orientation ; Change tolerance ; Motivation/work-life balance -- pt. IV: Doing business with a global mindset. Creating a global mindset in business ; Creating effective global teams and working with diverse colleagues ; Effective leadership : managing talent across cultures-hiring, training and retaining ; Women crossing cultures ; Creating cultural competence : the international assignee experience.
This essential guide offers a complete course in the business styles unique to each culture. Filled with need-to-know advice and practical tips, the book shows businesspeople how to recognize and interpret seven universal behaviours and adapt their own style for worldwide success.
International business enterprises--Management. International business enterprises--Management--Cross-cultural studies. Management--Cross-cultural studies. Corporate culture--Cross-cultural studies. Negociación internacional--Aspectos culturales. Inversiones extranjeras. Multiculturalismo--Aspectos económicos Éxito en los negocios--Estudios comparados.