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International Perspectives on Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management 2nd New edition [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 320 pages, weight: 431 g, tables, figures, bibliography, index
  • Išleidimo metai: 01-Feb-2009
  • Leidėjas: M.E. Sharpe
  • ISBN-10: 0765621444
  • ISBN-13: 9780765621443
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 320 pages, weight: 431 g, tables, figures, bibliography, index
  • Išleidimo metai: 01-Feb-2009
  • Leidėjas: M.E. Sharpe
  • ISBN-10: 0765621444
  • ISBN-13: 9780765621443
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This popular text is designed to make students sensitive to the many differences that manager's face when firms operate cross-culturally, and to give them the tools to understand and deal with these differences. It goes beyond other books' coverage of the subject, and offers in-depth treatment of important economic, political, historical, and religious variables in international management.This new edition features an all-new Instructor's Manual with chapter outlines, test questions, and more that is available online to adopting instructors. The text also features updated examples and references drawn from around the world that help provide an exceptionally balanced and realistic view of the key factors in today's international business environment. It can be used alongside other readings and texts, and can also serve as a core text for both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Preface xiii
1. The Management World in the Twenty-First Century 3
Overview of the Book
5
The Meaning of Globalization for Managers
6
Understanding Attitudes to Globalization
8
The Future of Globalization
10
Cross-National Convergence and Divergence
12
The World in 2010 and Beyond
15
References
16
2. The Cultural Environment 17
Introduction
17
Defining Culture
19
Cultural Values
20
Values
20
Needs
21
Attitudes
21
Norms
22
Cultural Value Models
22
Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's Value Orientation Model
22
The Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck Model in International Management
24
Hofstede's Value Survey Model
26
Limitations of the Value Survey Model
28
Using the Value Survey Model in International Management
29
Country Clusters
31
Smith and Peterson (1988) Event Management Approach
35
Alternative Cultural Models
38
Ethnocentrism and Parochialism
43
Variation Within Cultures
44
Beyond National Culture
44
Understanding Subcultures
45
Understanding Overlapping Cultures
47
The Importance of Cultural Values for International Managers
47
Summary and Conclusions
49
References
50
3. The Political and Regulatory Environment 51
Introduction
51
Political Systems
53
Government, Business, and Society
57
Government View of Business
58
View of Foreign Business
59
View of the Home Country
62
Types of Political Risk
63
Forced Divestment
64
Unwelcome Regulations
65
Interference in Operations
66
Assessment and Management of Political Risk
66
Sources of Information
67
Factors Affecting Political Risk
68
Defensive Political Risk Management
70
Integrative Political Risk Management
71
Managerial Choices
72
Summary and Conclusions
73
References
74
4. The Role of History and Geography in International Management 75
Introduction
75
History and Culture
77
Geography and Culture
77
History and Behavior
78
Geography and Behavior
78
Understanding History and Geography
78
History, Values, and Behavior
79
Geography, Values, and Behavior
80
Influences on Language, Religion, and Economics
81
Ways of Seeing the World
85
Managing Internationally: The Role of History and Geography
88
International Trade and Investment
88
Regional Economic Linkages
91
International Strategy
93
Current Events
95
Summary and Conclusions
96
Notes
97
References
97
5. Language and Religion in International Management 98
Introduction
98
Language
98
Linguistic Diversity
101
The Impact of Homogeneity
101
The Impact of Heterogeneity
101
National Languages
102
Linguistic Hierarchies
102
Linguistic Change
103
Managing Language Differences
104
Learning New Languages
104
Translation and Interpretation
105
Religion
107
The Expression of Religion
108
Major Religions of the World
109
Summary and Conclusions
115
Note
115
References
115
6. Economic Development and the Management of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources 116
Introduction
116
Understanding Development Issues
118
Definitions of Development
119
Developed Countries
119
Developing Countries
120
Characteristics of Developing Countries
122
The Impact of Level of Development
124
Demography and Development
126
Culture and Development
130
Politics and Development
134
Summary and Conclusions
137
References
138
7. Motivation in a Cross-National Context 140
Introduction
140
North American Theories of Motivation
141
The Role of Needs in Motivation
142
The Role of Equity in Motivation
147
The Role of Rewards in Motivation
148
The Role of Goals and Expectations in Motivation
151
The Role of Delegation and Participation in Motivation
154
Is Motivation Universal or Culture Bound?
155
Summary and Conclusions
158
Note
158
References
158
8. Leadership in a Cross-National Context 160
Introduction
160
Theories of Leadership
161
Supports/Substitutes for Leadership
167
Charismatic and Transformational Leadership and the GLOBE Project
169
Path/Goal Clarification
171
Variation in Leadership Concepts
172
Some Cultural Interactions
176
Summary and Conclusions
179
References
180
9. Cross-National Dimensions of Communication and Negotiation 182
Introduction
182
The Communication Flow
183
Communication Is a Process
184
Communication Includes Purposive and Expressive Messages
185
Communication Is Made Up of Multi-Unit Signals
185
Communication Depends on the Context for Its Meaning
185
Communication Depends on the Competence of the Communicators
186
Barriers to Cross-National Communication Competence
187
Ignorance of Rules of Communication
187
Perceptual Biases
190
Faulty Attributions
192
Stereotypes
193
Negotiations in International Contexts
194
The Negotiation Process
195
Negotiating Norms in Selected Countries
199
Summary and Conclusions
203
References
204
10. Human Resource Choices in a Cross-National Context 206
Introduction
206
Groups of Employees in International Firms
206
Employee Groups: Benefits and Drawbacks
207
Parent Country Nationals (PCNs)
208
Host Country Nationals (HCNs)
210
Third Country Nationals (TCNs)
211
Staffing and the International Product Life Cycle
215
Foreign Guest Workers
216
Organizational Structure and International HRM Choices
218
Selection and Training of International Managers
220
The Training Process
224
Compensation
225
Promotion, Career Development, Retirement
226
Summary and Conclusions
227
Note
228
References
228
11. Managing the Expatriate Experience 229
Introduction
229
Special Issues Associated with Expatriates
229
Expatriate Adjustment
230
The Cycle of Culture Shock and Cross-Cultural Adjustment
232
Determinants of Expatriate Adjustment
234
Cross-Cultural Training
238
Approaches to Cross-Cultural Training
239
Appropriate Training
242
Dual-Career Couples
243
Summary and Conclusions
247
References
247
12. Special Issues in International Human Resource Management 248
Introduction
248
The Role of Women in Business Around the World
249
Some Examples of Women's Role in Business
251
The Meaning of Equality
255
Women as Managers in Different Countries
256
The Role of Women as Managers in Selected Locations
257
Women as International Managers
259
Other Personal Characteristics
262
Ethics in International Management Decisions
263
Universal Versus Culturally Contingent
266
Climate Change: The New Ethical Issue
267
Summary and Conclusions
268
References
268
Index 271
About the Author 285