Solomon, Charlene Marmer.

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.

9780071605854 (acid-free paper) 0071605851 (acid-free paper)

2009006676


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.

HD 62.4 / S689m 2009

658/.049