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Book SynopsisGlobal business management issues and concerns are complex, diverse, changing, and often intractable. Industry actors and policy makers alike rely upon partnerships and alliances for developing and growing sustainable business organizations and ventures. As a result, global business leaders must be well-versed in managing and leading multidimensional human relationships and business networks – requiring skill and expertise in conducting the negotiation processes that these entail. After laying out a foundation justifying the importance of studying negotiation in a global context, this book will detail conventional and contemporary theories regarding international engagement, culture, cultural difference, and cross-cultural interaction, with particular focus on their influence on negotiation. Building on these elements, the book will provide a broad array of country-specific chapters, each describing and analyzing the negotiation culture of businesspeople in a different country around the world. Finally, the book will look ahead, with an eye towards identifying and anticipating new trends and developments in the field of global negotiation. This text will appeal to scholars and researchers in international business, cross-cultural studies, and conflict management who seek to understand the challenges of intercultural communication and negotiation. It will provide trainers and consultants with the insights they need to prepare their clients for intercultural negotiation. Finally, the text will appeal to businesspeople who find themselves heading out to engage with counterparts in another country, or operating in other multinational environments on a regular basis. Trade Review“This book is a must-read for negotiation practitioners and academics in the field of negotiation, cross-cultural interaction, international business, and international relations. … this volume offers both theoretical and practical guidelines for negotiation instructors or scholars, teachers, and students with an interest in the fields of negotiation, cross-cultural negotiation, and cross-cultural management. Moreover, this volume provides managers with applied strategies for negotiating effectively with the counterpart in the global context.” (Renzhong Peng and Chongguang Zhu, International Journal of Communication, Vol. 14, 2020)Table of ContentsTable of Contents Section-I Negotiation across Cultures: Establishing the Context Chapter-1 Global Business Negotiation Intelligence: The Need and Importance Mohammad Ayub Khan, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Giovanni Maria Baldini, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Section-II Negotiation across Cultures: Theoretical Understanding Chapter-2 Understanding the Scope and Importance of Negotiation Mohammad Ayub Khan, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Giovanni Maria Baldini, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Chapter-3 Negotiating for Strategic Alliances Andreas M. Hartmann, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Chapter-4 Transcendental Negotiations: Creating Value with Trans-Generational Negotiations Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, Cameron School of Business University of St Thomas Randy D. Hazlett, University of Tulsa Chapter-5 Negotiating with Information and Communication Technology in a Cross-Cultural World Ebner Noam, Creighton University Graduate School, USA Chapter-6 Global Cultural Systems, Communication and Negotiation Olivia Hernández-Pozas, Tecnológico de Monterrey, México Section-III Negotiation across Cultures: Country Analysis Chapter-7 Negotiating with Managers from Britain Jessica Jean Procurement Negotiation & International Business Training & Consultancy Associate Trainer at Air Business Academy Affiliate Professor at Toulouse Business School, France Chapter-8 Negotiating with Managers from Mexico Olivia Hernández-Pozas, Tecnológico de Monterrey, México Habib Chamoun-Nicolas, University of St Thomas, US Randy D. Hazlett, University of Tulsa, US Chapter-9 Negotiating with Managers from France Jessica Jean Procurement Negotiation & International Business Training & Consultancy Associate Trainer at Air Business Academy Affiliate Professor at Toulouse Business School, France Chapter-10 Negotiating with Managers from Israel Diana Bank Weinberg, Berlin School for Economics and Law (BSEL), Germany Chapter-11 Negotiating with Managers from Iran Masoud Karami, Queenstown Resort College, New Zealand Alan J. Dubinsky, Emeritus at Purdue University and Distinguished Visiting Professor, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania & Procurement Negotiation & International Business Training & Consultancy, Associate Trainer at Air Business Academy, Affiliate Professor at Toulouse Business School, France Chapter-12 Negotiating with Managers from Pakistan Muhammad Shujaat Mubarak, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Pakistan Navaz Naghavi, Taylor’s Business School, Taylor’s University, Malaysia Chapter-13 Negotiating with Managers from Germany Andreas Hartmann, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Chapter-14 Negotiating with Managers from Turkey Kayhan Yildirim, Organizational Consultant, USA Chapter-15 Negotiating with Managers from Spain Eduardo Olier, Instituto Choiseul, Spain Francisco Valderrey, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Chapter-16 Negotiating with Managers from Singapore Cheryl Marie Cordeiro, School of Business, University of Gothenburg, Sweden Chapter-17 Negotiating With Managers from Russia Ekaterina Panarina, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Perm National Research Polytechnic University, Russia Section-IV Negotiation across Cultures: Multinational Analysis Chapter-18 Negotiating with Managers in a Multicultural Context: The Unique Case of Dubai Haruka Marufuji, University of Manchester, UK /UAE Chapter-19 Expatriate Managers as Negotiators: A Comparative Study on Australians in China and French in Brazil Mona Chung, CCI, Australia Kleber Celadon, Bristol University, UK Chapter-20 The Australian Style of Negotiating with Managers from China Ruby Ma, Deakin University, Australia Jane Menzies, Deakin University, Australia Ambika Zutshi, Deakin University, Australia Chapter-21 Negotiating with Managers from South Asia: India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Navaz Naghavi, Taylor’s Business School, Taylor’s University, Malaysia Muhammad Shujaat Mubarak, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Pakistan. Section-V Negotiation across Cultures: The Future Direction Chapter-22 Wind of Change: The future of cross-cultural negotiation Ebner Noam, Creighton University Graduate School, USA

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Book SynopsisDrawing upon research and practitioner narratives from management, leadership, organizational studies, entrepreneurship and sustainable business domains, this book explores the many pathways that enable emerging countries to transform knowledge into action to achieve economic and sustainable development. The authors take a holistic approach to ‘transforming knowledge’ that goes beyond the mere ‘application of knowledge’ to include the assimilation, adaptation, and contextualization of knowledge to suit the unique contexts, needs and conditions existing in emerging countries. They then presents success stories and case studies comprising innovative solutions for emerging economies that practitioners can utilize. Current research in management is highlighted by bringing together academics, practitioners, policy-makers and interest groups from diverse regions and perspectives.Table of Contents1. Position of Sri Lankan Products in the Global Market: A Comparison of Brand Values.- 2. The Effect of Corporate Social Performance on Firm Financial Performance: The Moderating Effect of Ownership Concentration.- 3. The Moderating Role of Firm Size to Capital Structure-Financial Performance Relationship: A Panel Data Approach.- 4. Role of Innovative marketing strategy for success of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).- 5. Role of Organizational Culture and Actors on Success and Failure of Balanced Scorecard Operationalization: A Case Study of a Clustered Firm.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book focuses on Switzerland-based medium-sized companies with a longstanding export tradition and a proven dominance in global niche markets. Based upon in-depth documentation and analysis of 36 Swiss companies over their entire history, an expert team of authors presents several parallels in the pathways and success factors which allowed these firms to become dominant and operate from a high-cost location such as Switzerland. The book enhances these insights by providing detailed company profiles documenting the company history, development, and how their relevant global niche positions were reached. Readers will benefit from these profiles as they compile a diverse selection of industries, mainly active within the B2B sector, with mostly mature companies (60 years to older than 100 years since founding) and different types of ownership structures including family firms. ‘Masterpieces of Swiss Entrepreneurship’ brings unique learning opportunities to owners and leaders of SMEs in Switzerland and elsewhere. Findings are based on detailed bottom-up research of 36 companies -- without any preconceived notions. The book is both conceptual and practical. It fosters understanding for different choices in development pathways and management practices. Matti Alahuhta, Chairman DevCo Partners, ex-CEO Kone, Board member of several global listed companies, Helsinki, FinlandStart-up entrepreneurs need proven models from industry which demonstrate the various paths to success. “Masterpieces of Swiss Entrepreneurship” provides deep insights highlighting these models and the important trade-offs entrepreneurial teams must consider when choosing the path of high growth or of maximum control, as they are often mutually exclusive.Gina Domanig, Managing Partner, Emerald Technology Ventures, ZurichTable of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book guides managers and leaders toward greater insight and more deliberate practices in regards to diversity, equity, and inclusion addressing leadership, operations, and the educational environments. The authors consider the qualities of awakened leadership as critical components for establishing and nurturing a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. The book argues that the only way destructive conflicts can be resolved on a lasting basis is through profound collaboration, which can be embedded in performance structures by questioning biases, and becoming aware of limiting mindsets and traditions, that keep parts of society subjugated. It offers a wide range of constructive approaches that lead to higher awareness, thus, better understanding and focus on stakeholders. Finally, it presents examples of diversity-engendered issues and their resolutions from around the globe. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Awakened Leadership as a Pillar for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.- Chapter 2. Diversity Approaches in Organizations: A Leadership Perspective.- Chapter 3. Compassion and Diversity: A Conceptual Analysis on the Role of Compassionate Leaders in Fostering Inclusion.- Chapter 4. Transformational Leadership and Change Management in Dynamic Contexts.- Chapter 5. Shifting Leadership in Black Communities: A Needed Change.- chapter 6. Responsible Leadership in a Post-Pandemic World.- Chapter 7. Development of an Inclusive Leadership Theory Rooted in Respect for Human Dignity.- Chapter 8. Brave Dialogues: An Essential Leadership Practice to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations.- Chapter 9. Top-Down Workplace Diversity and Inclusion.- Chapter 10. The Ethics of Employee Diversity in Different Kinds of Businesses.- Chapter 11. Understanding Gender and Organizations: A Literature Review.- Chapter 12. Inclusive Leadership in Health Care Organizations: Promises and Prospects.- Chapter 13. To Guide and Support. Inclusive Leadership in Helping Professions based on Occupational Therapy.- Chapter 14. What makes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Possible?.- Chapter 15. Leading Strategic Change in Organizations Today.- Chapter 16. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as Fertile Foundation for Workplace Well-Being, Optimal Performance, and Planetary Health.- Chapter 17. Inclusive Leadership in Higher Education: An Approach to Encourage Management Innovation and a Climate for Creativity.- Chapter 18. Decentering Whiteness: A Leadership Strategy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education.- Chapter 19. Co-Conspirators: The Journey of Two Educators to Engage JEDI Within Critical Leadership Education.- Chapter 20. Community Cultural Wealth: A Reflective Analysis.- Chapter. 21. The Changing Diversity and Inclusion Landscape of Canadian Universities: The Université de Montréal Case.- Chapter 22. Ethos of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Leadership Strategy for Sustainable Quality and Standard Education in Higher Ed Institutions in Kenya.- Chapter 23. The Intersectionality Frame: #SayHerName and Exposing the Overlapping Double Discrimination of Racism and Sexism.- Chapter 24. Freedom and Accountability: Leaders’ Lived Experience of the Challenges Connected to Covid-19.- Chapter 25. Leading the UAE with intercultural competence for transformation, diversity and tolerance: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahan in psychobiographical perspective.- Chapter 26. The board needs more courage to make the decision to hire a woman CEO: Women directors call for more inclusive hiring procedures.- Chapter 27. Establishing a Solid Foundation for Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Pivoting from Confrontation to Discovery to Action.- Chapter 28. Taking Meaningful Action Against Racism in the Time of Climate Change.

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Book Synopsis1. The Origins of Early Internationalization.- 2. The Evolution of Early Internationalization: A Systematic Literature Review.- 3. Setting the Boundaries.- 4. Pre-founding, Creation, and Early Internationalization.- 5. Internationalization Patterns and Entry Modes.- 6. Resources, Strategies, and Dynamics.- 7. Performance and Post-entry Growth.- 8. Future Research Agenda.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Changing Tides: Twilight and Dawn in the Modern Cross-cultural Management Sea.- Chapter 2. Managing Global Workforce and International Managers.- Chapter 3. The Structure of Modern Cross-cultural Management.- Chapter 4. What Are the Features of Healthy and Adaptive Corporate Cultures?.- Chapter 5. The Essence of Intercultural Management in Global Diversity Management.- Chapter 6. Developing Global Leadership Competencies: a Comparative Culturology and Heuristic Model.- Chapter 7. Cultural Studies and Comparative Culturology in Social Science, Management, and Philosophy.- Chapter 8. Challenges of Tribalism in the Ever-changing Global Business Landscape.- Chapter 9. Quantity and Quality in Social Research (Mixed Methods Research): a Framework for Integration.- Chapter 10. Understanding Policy Practices: Action, Possibilities, and Pragmatics.- Chapter 11. Cultural Intelligence for Enhancing Well-being in Cross-cultural Context.- Chapter 12. Exploring the Role of Metacognition in Cross-cultural Leadership.- Chapter 13. Consideration of Culture and the Elimination of Poverty, and Covid-19: is It Time for a Universal Basic Income?.- Chapter 14. Cultural Differences in the Perception of Control and Intergroup Discrimination.- Chapter 15. The Role of HR in Organizational Change: Facilitating Successful Change Planning, Implementation, and Sustainability of Organizational Restructuring.- Chapter 16. Cultural Dynamics and Foreign Direct Investment: China and India.- Chapter 17. Virtual Local Expatriates: Online Intercultural Connectivity for Host Country-positioned Expatriates Operating in Virtual Work Environments.- Chapter 18. Navigating Uncertainty: Political and Economic Dynamics Shaping Tourism Enterprises in Thailand.- Chapter 19. Avoiding Managerial Pitfalls: Lessons From Diverse Cultures.- Chapter 20. Understanding the Basis of Intercultural and Intergroup Discrimination: the Role of Subjective Control in Employment and Other Situations.- Chapter 21. Cultural Impact on Work Ethic and Productivity: a Comparative Analysis of Austria and South Korea.- Chapter 22.business-government Nexus: Government and Business Response to Climate Change.- Chapter 23. Managing Cultural Diversity: the Role of Virtuality and Artificial Intelligence in the Global Firm.-chapter 24. Social Media: a Double-edged Sword.

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Book Synopsis.- Part I: Introduction..- Chapter 1: The Management of International Business..- Chapter 2: Socio-Ethical Issues and International Management..- Part II: Cultural and Behavioral..- Chapter 3: International Management and the Cultural Context..- Chapter 4: International Communication and Negotiation..- Chapter 5: Managerial Leadership and Motivation in an International Context..- Part III: Strategic and Operational..- Chapter 6: Legal and Institutional Environment of International Management..- Chapter 7: Multinational Management Strategy..- Chapter 8: International Strategic Alliance..- Chapter 9: Organization of Multinational Operations..- Chapter 10: Control of International Operations..- Chapter 11: International Information Systems Management..- Part IV: Human Resources..- Chapter 12: International Human Resource Management..- Chapter 13: International Labor Relations.

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Book Synopsis1. Introduction.- 2. Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Botswana (formerly Bechuanaland).- 3. Entrepreneurship in the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).- 4. Entrepreneurship in the Kingdom of Lesotho (formerly Basutoland).- 5. Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Mozambique (formerly Portuguese East Africa).- 6. Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Namibia (formerly South West Africa).- 7. Entrepreneurship in the Republic of South Africa (formerly the Union of South Africa).- 8. Entrepreneurship in Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia).- 9. Towards the Future.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Research methodology.- Common lessons learned from hidden champions.- The leadership of Hidden Champions: The Strategic Focus of Start-ups, Scale-ups and Grown-ups.- Finance and regulatory environment needs of hidden champions.- Employees are the Champions-Human Resource Management in Hidden Champion Companies.- IT innovations of Hidden Champions and Data-Driven Decision Making: The Competitive Edge of Hidden Champions.- Sustainability principles of hidden champions: “How hidden champions build their success on the application of sustainability principles”.- Strategic Entrepreneurship in Global Business Environments: A Comparative Framework of Hidden Champions.- Albania.- Armenia.- Azerbaijan.- Bosnia and Herzegovina.- Bulgaria.- China.- Croatia.- Estonia.- Georgia.- Hungary.- India.- Kazakhstan.- Kosovo.- Latvia.- Lithuania.- Nigeria.- North Macedonia.- Moldova.- Mongolia.- Montenegro.- Morocco.- Poland.- Romania.- Serbia.- Slovak Republic.- Slovenia.- Türkiye.- Ukraine.- Uzbekistan.- Zambia.

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Book SynopsisDieser Leitfaden schlägt eine Brücke zur arabischen Welt. Kulturelle Prägungen, Debatten über Stolpersteine der Verständigung, gegenseitige Erwartungshaltungen sowie historische Fakten werden ausführlich behandelt. Ein ausgezeichneter Ratgeber für Interessierte an den arabischen Regionen, der zugleich Studierenden arabischer Fachgebiete sowie in der Integrationsarbeit Engagierten wertvolles Praxis- und Hintergrundwissen bietet: Für ein lohnendes Miteinander. Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates the functioning of contemporary matrix organizations based on a case study of a German leading commercial vehicle manufacturer. It creates a framework for research of matrix organizations and demonstrates empirically how a contemporary MNC can promote lateral coordination through the use of a matrix organization. The significant issues of decision-making and conflict in matrix structures, as well as the role of organizational cultures is analysed. The importance of boundary spanning as well as the boundary spanning skills needed and developed by a matrix organization have been identified. This work brings significant empirical understanding of matrix organizations thanks to a rich research field combined with a novel framework for analysis of matrix organizations. Table of ContentsDecision-making Types in the Matrix.- Knowledge Sharing in the Matrix to Facilitate Exploration Activities.- Organizational Culture and Identity Issues.- Boundary Spanning Activities and Skills.

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Book SynopsisThis reference book provides promising strategies for investing in the promising healthcare and nursing sector of the People's Republic of China. The Chinese healthcare sector is growing steadily, and the Chinese government has recognized that the participation of foreign investors is essential to improve and develop the Chinese healthcare system, especially in metropolitan areas. This opens up opportunities and possibilities for foreign healthcare providers, whose investments are increasingly welcomed and supported by the Chinese government. The book presents ways to make safe and profitable investments in the Chinese healthcare market: from the construction of new hospitals and nursing homes to the introduction of the necessary medical equipment and the acquisition and recruitment of qualified staff. In particular, the legal framework conditions are highlighted.This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Investitionen im chinesischen Gesundheits- und Pflegesektor by Björn Etgen, published by Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature in 2019. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch verfolgt das Ziel, die Rückkopplungseffekte einer Standardänderung innerhalb der IFRS-Rechnungslegung auf die unternehmerischen Handlungsmöglichkeiten des Bilanzierenden ökonomisch zu analysieren und diese normativ kritisch zu würdigen. Einen inhaltlichen Schwerpunkt bilden die Fragestellungen, inwieweit dem Informationszweck der Rechnungslegung entgegenstehende, opportunistisch ausnutzbare Spielräume infolge einer Regelungsänderung reduziert wurden und ob sich tatsächliche, bilanzpolitische Signalisierungsmöglichkeiten für die Bilanzersteller ergeben. Die IFRS-16-Standardänderung wird dafür als beispielhaftes Instrument zur Verbesserung der Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten des bilanzierenden Unternehmens betrachtet und untersucht. Eine wesentliche Erkenntnis ist, dass die Wirksamkeit der Regelungsänderung vor dem Hintergrund der konzeptionellen Analyse entstehender Handlungsoptionen sowie der ersten erzielbaren empirischen Evidenz zu bestätigen ist. Relativ stärkere Unternehmen werden aufgrund ihrer vergangenen Unternehmensperformance auch künftig in der Lage sein, die Kosten sachverhaltsgestaltender Maßnahmen aufzubringen, um sich durch ein wirksames Signaling am Kapitalmarkt abzuheben.Table of Contents1. Einleitung.- 2. Die Notwendigkeit von Standardänderungen zur Aussendung zweckmäßiger bilanzpolitischer Signale – Ableitung eines normativen Referenzrahmens zur Beurteilung der Änderung internationaler Rechnungslegungsnormen.- 3. IFRS 16 als Beispiel eines single accounting standard change.- 4. Analyse der Leasingbilanzierung als Steuerungsinstrument.- 5. Kritische Würdigung der Standardänderung zur Schaffung einer signalisierungsfähigen Jahresabschlusserstellung.- 6. Zusammenfassung und Ausblick.

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