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Book SynopsisThis updated text helps students develop the global management knowledge and skills required to work anywhere in the world. Based on a new learning model, the text is supported by a set of engagement activities and teaching materials that enable managers to effectively pursue their job responsibilities in the global workplace.
Trade Review'This updated edition continues to set the standard as a vital resource for anyone learning about - and preparing to work and thrive in - cross-cultural diversity. Drawing on their rich expertise in the field, the authors skillfully combine relevant theory with a wealth of practical examples, applications, and actions to support the development of our future global leaders' critical competencies.' B. Sebastian Reiche, IESE Business School, Spain
'This is essential reading for anyone wanting to succeed as an international leader. It supports readers to develop intercultural management skills. Each skill is illustrated by current examples and backed by the latest evidence. This book is like hiring the three best international management instructors as your personal coaches. I can't wait to use it in my teaching.' Stacey Fitzsimmons, University of Victoria, Canada
'This book is an excellent source for teaching cross-cultural management. It strikes just the right balance of depth and breadth. What stood out most for this edition is the wealth of examples that practically span the entire globe! Congratulations to the authors on bringing such diversity.' Hyun-Jung Lee, London School of Economics, UK
'I have used the Management Across Cultures textbook in my classes for years and highly recommend it. Through this textbook, students receive a rigorous introduction to research findings in cross-cultural and international management and concrete ways managers can and should apply those findings in global work environments. I look forward to adopting the fifth edition for my international management courses.' Mark Mendenhall, University of Tennessee, USA
'The book innovatively deconstructs the complex global business environment, facilitating invaluable insights. The authors masterfully navigate the labyrinth of cultural diversity, providing a robust skills development model and interactive dialogue that fosters self-understanding, situational awareness, and a focus on others. The authors found ingenious ways to engage the reader, stimulating the reader's personal journey into the essence of cultural diversity. I find this book to be a pivotal resource, empowering professionals to thrive in any cultural setting.' Monica Zaharie, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania
'A must-read for anyone who wants to succeed in today's complex global business environment and have a profound impact upon the world. Essential - and perhaps transformative - roadmap to successfully managing across cultures.' Aida Hajro, University of Leeds, UK
'This thoughtful, comprehensive, and well-structured book explores managerial processes and practices from the standpoint of managers from all regions of the globe. Twelve chapters, organized around three skillsets, dive into issues of utmost importance in today's complex and turbulent international business environment. All centered around intercultural competence, they are a must-read for managers and academics interested in this area of research and teaching.' Snejina Michailova, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. Foundational Skills for Global Managers: 1. Global managers in a changing world; 2. Developing global management skills; Part II. Contextual Skills for Global Managers: 3. Cultural environments; 4. Organizational environments; 5. Managerial work environments; Part III. Relationship-building skills for global managers: 6. Leading people and organizations; 7. Communicating across cultures; 8. Managing responsibly; 9. Negotiating global agreements; 10. Managing global teams; 11. Working and living globally; 12. Lessons learned: a review; Appendix: National cultural models; Name and organization index; Subject index.
