Thomas, David C. 1947-

Cross-cultural management : essential concepts / David C. Thomas. - 2nd ed. - Los Angeles : Sage Publications, c2008. - xix, 327 p. : ill ; 23 cm.

Previously published under title: Essentials of international management : a cross-cultural perspective.



Introduction: the challenging role of the global manager -- Describing culture : what it is and where it comes from -- Comparing cultures : systematically describing cultural differences -- How culture works : fundamentals of cross-cultural interaction -- The manager as decision maker : cross-cultural dimensions of decision making -- The manager as negotiator : communicating and negotiating across cultures -- The manager as leader : motivation and leadership across cultures -- The challenge of multicultural work groups and teams -- The challenge of international organizations : structure and culture -- The challenge of international assignments -- The challenge of managing across cultures in the future.



9781412939560 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 1412939569 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

2008008506


International business enterprises--Management.
International business enterprises--Management--Cross-cultural studies.
Management--Cross-cultural studies.
Intercultural communication.
Communication in management--Cross-cultural studies.

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