Cart
Free Shipping in the UK
Proud to be B-Corp

Managing Cultural Differences Philip Robert Harris, PhD

Managing Cultural Differences By Philip Robert Harris, PhD

Managing Cultural Differences by Philip Robert Harris, PhD


£3.60
New RRP £36.99
Condition - Very Good
Only 1 left

Summary

Revised for the new millennium, this is a guide to developing cross-cultural skills. This edition adds insights on the work culture and globalization in the Information Age. A new chapter addresses issues relating to women in global business.

Managing Cultural Differences Summary

Managing Cultural Differences: Leadership Strategies for a New World of Business by Philip Robert Harris, PhD

Make no mistake. Here is the original, best-selling guide to developing cross-cultural skills, now revised for the new millenium. With more than 100,000 copies in print and adopted by more than 200 Universities worldwide, this classic is praised as a 'bible of multiculturalism' (New York Times News Service) It clearly shows how to develop the cross-cultural expertise essential to succeed in a world of rapid and profound economic, political, and cultural changes. While retaining the wisdom of the previous editions, this new edition provides leading-edge insights into work culture and globalization. In addition to a new chapter on 'Women in Global Business', this fifth edition describes effective cross-cultural strategies and policies that will help you: * capitalize on expanding international markets * improve cross-cultural business communication * master the subtle important art of business protocol * create a successful multicultural management program Easy-to-read mini case histories, illustrations, exhibits, and country profiles supply guidelines to improve leadership skills for globalization, communications, negotiations and strategic alliances, cultural changes, cultural synergy, and diversity in the workplace. 'Managing Cultural Differences' continues to be the premier source of information on the dynamics of culture and business. Professors and trainers will benefit from the reorganized companion Instructor's Guide.

Managing Cultural Differences Reviews

'...a terrific springboard for understanding the complexities, challenges, and rewards of running global operations... 'Managing Cultural Differences' is not only relevant and current, it is prophetic. And it's a good read!' J.T.Battenberg III Chairman of the Board/CEO Delphi Automotive Systems.

About Philip Robert Harris, PhD

Dr. Philip R. Harris is President of Harris International, Ltd. in LaJolla, California. He is Series Editor of the Managing Cultural Differences Series and co-author of B-H books Managing Cultural Differences, Multicultural Management 2000, and Transcultural Leadership. He is on the advisory board of the European Business Review. Professor of International Management, Emeritus at Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management, Phoenix, AZ, USA, and Organizational and Management Consultant with specialties in Cross-Cultural Training, Organizational Development, and International Human Resource Management.

Table of Contents

Foreword (JT Battenberg III); Cultural impacts on global management - Global leaders and culture; Global leaders a nd commun icatio ns; Global leadership in negotiations and alliances; Leadership in cultural change; Leadership in cultural synergy; Cultural impacts on global business - Managing transitions and relocations; Managing diversity in the global work culture; Women in global business; Effective performance in the global marketplace; Cultural specifics in six world regions - Doing business with North Americans; Doing business with Latin Americans; Doing business with Asians; Doing business with Europeans; Doing business with Middle Easterners; Doing business with Africans.:

Additional information

GOR007183421
9780877193456
0877193452
Managing Cultural Differences: Leadership Strategies for a New World of Business by Philip Robert Harris, PhD
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Inc
20000712
402
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Managing Cultural Differences