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Managing across cultures : the seven keys to doing business with a global mindset / Charlene M. Solomon, Michael S. Schell.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.Description: xx, 348 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780071605854 (acid-free paper)
  • 0071605851 (acid-free paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 658/.049
LOC classification:
  • HD 62.4 S689m 2009
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Contents:
pt. I: Introduction. How we got here ; Deal or debacle : DaimlerChrysler and lessons from the big guys -- pt. II: Culture basics: how culture and a global mindset work. What is culture and what is personal style? -- pt. III: The seven keys to managing across cultures. Hierarchy and egalitarianism ; Group focus ; Relationships ; Communication styles ; Time orientation ; Change tolerance ; Motivation/work-life balance -- pt. IV: Doing business with a global mindset. Creating a global mindset in business ; Creating effective global teams and working with diverse colleagues ; Effective leadership : managing talent across cultures-hiring, training and retaining ; Women crossing cultures ; Creating cultural competence : the international assignee experience.
Summary: This essential guide offers a complete course in the business styles unique to each culture. Filled with need-to-know advice and practical tips, the book shows businesspeople how to recognize and interpret seven universal behaviours and adapt their own style for worldwide success.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Ciencias Sociales Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso) HD 62.4 S689m 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Available 00000090439

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This essential guide offers a complete course in the business styles unique to each culture. Filled with need-to-know advice and practical tips, the book shows businesspeople how to recognize and interpret seven universal behaviours and adapt their own style for worldwide success.

pt. I: Introduction. How we got here ; Deal or debacle : DaimlerChrysler and lessons from the big guys -- pt. II: Culture basics: how culture and a global mindset work. What is culture and what is personal style? -- pt. III: The seven keys to managing across cultures. Hierarchy and egalitarianism ; Group focus ; Relationships ; Communication styles ; Time orientation ; Change tolerance ; Motivation/work-life balance -- pt. IV: Doing business with a global mindset. Creating a global mindset in business ; Creating effective global teams and working with diverse colleagues ; Effective leadership : managing talent across cultures-hiring, training and retaining ; Women crossing cultures ; Creating cultural competence : the international assignee experience.

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