{"product_id":"buildingcrossculturecompetence-9780471495277","title":"buildingcrossculturecompetence","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whole is harmony, not discord. Based on fourteen years of research involving nearly 50,000 managerial respondents and on the authors' extensive experience in international business, this book compares the cultural values of more than forty nations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An important book.. illuminates the darkness around the elusive concept of 'culture' with a rich theoretical texture, and with powerful illustrations. On top of that it is written with wit and brio thoroughly engaging.\" -- WARREN BENNIS\u003cbr\u003e \"It's a remarkable combination of intellectual theory and practical advice... and it shows a human perspective and insight which must be relevant to any company or chief executive. I've no doubt it will have an important influence on management thinking.\" - ANTHONY SAMPSON\u003cbr\u003e \"...You will gain fascinating insights into literature , philosophy, economics, ancient and modern history and obscure Japanese films. It is not like a management book at all. I recommend it.\" (Daily Telegraph, 7th December 2000)\u003cbr\u003e \"There are lots of fascinating stories about how we differ, and we are encouraged to respect all forms of diversity. The book will give people working internationally a deeper level of understanding of the issues, pitfalls and potential ways to reconcile cultural differences at work.\" (People Management, 7th December 2000)\u003cbr\u003e \"This book really does have some excellent material in it and there is much to be gained from reading it.\" (European Business Forum, January 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \"The authors write beautifully and this work is one of the most clearly and elegantly written management books in many years....\" (Journal of General Management, Vol. 26\/3, Spring 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \"I have read many books on the topic. Few have been as brilliant, creative or useful. Building Cross-Cultural Competence is in a league of its own.\" (CISV Interspectives (A journal on Transcultural Education) Vol.18, 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \"...essential reading for all concerned with the challenges of global intercultural management...\" (Long Range Planning, Vol.34 2001)\u003cbr\u003e \"Beautifully written and well organized- It initiates a new category of cultural studies.\" - RUSSELL L. ACKOFF\u003cbr\u003e \"A fascinating work, Highly recommended for those seeking to understand, and to benefit from, a deeper understanding of cultural adversity and change in a complex world.\" -- MARK HAYNES DANIELL\u003cbr\u003eWer in einer multikulturellen Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit schaffen will, muß die Trennung zwischen den Einzelkulturen überwinden und interkulturelle Kompetenz entwickeln. Das moderne Unternehmen befindet sich im Spannungsfeld entgegengesetzter Werte, die es zu vereinen gilt, lautet die Forderung der Autoren. Sie widersprechen protektionistischem Denken in der Überzeugung, dass nur ein Miteinander in Toleranz und Unvoreingenommenheit das Beste aus allen Welten zusammenbringt. Erfolgreiche Manager müssen in beide Richtungen blicken: \"Was wir klar sehen, fehlt dem Fremden; was der Fremde klar sieht, fehlt uns.\" Fazit: Es geht um ganzheitliches, vernetztes Denken.\u003cbr\u003e Markt \u0026amp; Mittelstand 2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Universalism-Particularism: The Dilemma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reconciling Universalism and Particularism: Stories and Cases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Individualism-Communitarianism: The Dilemma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reconciling Individualism and Communitarianism: Stories and Cases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Specificity-Diffuseness: The Dilemma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reconciling Specificity and Diffuseness: Stories and Cases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Achieved-Ascribed Status: The Dilemma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reconciling Achieved with Ascribed Status: Stories and Cases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inner Direction versus Outer Direction: The Dilemma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reconciling Inner and Outer Direction: Stories and Cases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sequential and Synchronous Time: The Dilemma.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reconciling Sequential and Synchronous Time: Stories and Cases.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1 -\u003cbr\u003e Dilemma Theory and Its Origins.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2 -\u003cbr\u003e Exercises in Reconciliation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3 -\u003cbr\u003e Measuring Transcultural Competence: Old and New.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Questionnaries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 4 -\u003cbr\u003e The Space Between Dimensions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Filmography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402615267671,"sku":"9780471495277","price":45.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471495277.jpg?v=1730480974","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/buildingcrossculturecompetence-9780471495277","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}