Cross-cultural management : essential concepts - Thomas, David C. (David Clinton), 1947-; Thomas, David C. (David Clinton), 1947- (Los Angeles : Sage Publications, 2008)
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.
Previously published under title: Essentials of international management : a cross-cultural perspective.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-305) and indexes.
Keywords: International business enterprises -- Management; International business enterprises -- Management -- Cross-cultural studies; Management -- Cross-cultural studies; Intercultural communication; Communication in management -- Cross-cultural studies