essential concepts Thomas, David C. (David Clinton) 1947- creator Peterson, Mark F. text xxu Los Angeles SAGE [2015] Third Edition. monographic eng

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xix, 323 p. : illustration ; 23 cm. Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Management and culture -- 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 -- Roles of the global manager -- 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 -- Global management challenges -- 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 -- References -- Name index -- Subject index -- About the author. David C. Thomas, and Mark F. Peterson. Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-295) and indexes. International business enterprises Management International business enterprises Management Cross-cultural studies Management Cross-cultural studies Intercultural communication Communication in management Cross-cultural studies HD62.4 .T488 2015 9781452257501 (alk. paper) 2013051164 160301 20160301153605.0