Readings and Cases in International Management: A Cross-Cultural PerspectiveReadings and Cases in International Management: A Cross-Cultural Perspective is a compilation of contemporary readings and case studies that focus on managing global organizations. Intended as a companion to editor David C. Thomas' Essentials of International Management: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (SAGE, 2001), great care has been taken to select readings that do not duplicate, but supplement, material typically contained in texts on this topic. The readings and cases in this book are organized around three major themes: the basis for understanding the influence of culture on international management, the key roles that international managers play, and the important challenges that these managers face. |
Contents
3 Whatever Happened to Masculinity and Femininity? | 28 |
Cultural Sensemaking in Context | 58 |
Having the Vision to Succeed | 71 |
3 Common Bond Values at the New Zealand Office of ATT | 92 |
5 Café Mam and ISMAM | 105 |
8 Footwear International | 123 |
Managing Conflicts Across Cultures | 141 |
A SocioCultural Analysis | 163 |
Joint Venture in Russia | 254 |
International Management Challenges | 267 |
Applying | 282 |
Working Relationships | 303 |
A Look at the Options | 322 |
1 Team Spirit at SinoAmerican Shanghai Squibb SASS | 343 |
4 The Role of the Area Manager | 357 |
6 Andreas Webers Reward for Success | 371 |
1 Nikes Dispute With the University of Oregon | 204 |
2 How Much Sleaze Is Too Much? | 219 |
5 Consolidated Engineering Co Goes to China | 238 |
About the Editor | 392 |
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