Management Across Cultures
Challenges, Strategies, and Skills

Develops effective global management skills by integrating current theory, research, and practice for both undergraduate and MBA students.

Richard M. Steers (Author), Joyce S. Osland (Author), Betina Szkudlarek (Author)

9781009359306, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 21 September 2023

75 pages
26.2 x 18.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.97 kg

'The book is very helpful in preparing for classes and serves as a valuable reference for students. It effectively balances academic insights with real-world examples, which aids in understanding how cultural differences impact management practices globally. The inclusion of case studies adds significant value, helping to contextualize abstract concepts. The writing is clear and accessible, making it suitable for both students and professionals. The breadth of topics covered aligns well with my syllabus, making it easier to propose this textbook as the primary one for my module.' Sholpan Gaisina, Technical University of Applied Science Oswestfalen-Lippe

In today's highly competitive global economy, it is said that most managers are - or soon will be - global managers. Whether they work abroad or in their home country, their work is influenced by global events and people from different cultural backgrounds. Success depends on knowing how to work effectively with people and companies worldwide and requires both intercultural competence and global management skills. This revised fifth edition presents the latest theories, research, and practices in global management. It contains a rich assortment of management applications that feature the experiences of one hundred companies, plus fifty global managers from thirty different countries. The book is organized around a new Skills Development Model designed to enhance students' acquisition of global knowledge and competencies. This book is designed for courses in cross-cultural and international management at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preface
Part I. Foundational Skills for Global Managers: 1. Global managers in a changing world
2. Developing global management skills
Part II. Contextual Skills for Global Managers: 3. Cultural environments
4. Organizational environments
5. Managerial work environments
Part III. Relationship-building skills for global managers: 6. Leading people and organizations
7. Communicating across cultures
8. Managing responsibly
9. Negotiating global agreements
10. Managing global teams
11. Working and living globally
12. Lessons learned: a review
Appendix: National cultural models
Name and organization index
Subject index.

Subject Areas: International business [KJK]