Cross-Cultural Management
Essential Concepts
- David C. Thomas - University of Victoria, Canada, Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Mark F. Peterson - Maastricht University, Netherlands
International Business & Management (General)
Cross-Cultural Management: Essential Concepts introduces readers to the fundamentals of cross-cultural management by exploring the influence of culture on interpersonal interactions in organizational settings and examining the ever-increasing number of cross-cultural challenges that global managers face in today’s workplace.
The Fourth Edition reflects the most current thinking on the topic and includes a series of new features including:
- Enhanced coverage of language issues, offering strategies for improving communication in multinational companies (Ch.6)
- New discussions about the relationship between immigration and international management (Ch. 11)
- Increased emphasis on understanding the mechanisms of cross-cultural interactions
- Best practices for transferring knowledge across cultures (Ch.9)
- Expanded coverage of cross-generational considerations (Ch.11)
- New and updated examples, statistics, discussion questions and references.
The book is complemented by a companion website featuring a range of tools and resources for lecturers, including chapter-specific PowerPoint slides, and a Microsoft Word test bank containing multiple-choice, true/false, and open-ended questions for each chapter.
Suitable reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking Change Management courses.
Supplements
Password-protected Instructor Resources include :
- Microsoft Word test bank containing multiple choice, true/false, and open-ended questions for each chapter.
- Chapter-specific PowerPoint slides
I adopted Cross-Cultural Management: Essential Concepts (Fourth Edition, International Student Edition) for my reading list due to its comprehensive exploration of the dynamics of managing across diverse cultural contexts. The text provides a nuanced understanding of cultural frameworks, essential for navigating global business environments. Its practical examples, combined with theoretical insights, offer valuable tools for addressing cultural challenges in management, making it particularly relevant for both academic study and professional application. Furthermore, the book’s focus on fostering intercultural competence aligns with the growing need to prepare individuals for effective leadership in a globally interconnected world.