Riding The Waves Of Culture

Fons Trompenaars , Charles Hampden-Turner

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As U.S. organizations continue to explore overseas business opportunities, they will be challenged to adapt to the new market's local characteristics, legislation, fiscal regime, socio-political system, and cultural system.

This book eases this transitory process, showing the emerging breed of international managers how to build the skills, sensitivity, and cultural awareness needed to establish and sustain management effectiveness across cultural borders.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Cultural Dimensions: The book explores various cultural dimensions, such as universalism vs. particularism, individualism vs. collectivism, neutral vs. emotional, specific vs. diffuse, and more. These dimensions shed light on how different cultures approach common situations and interactions.

  2. Cultural Relativity: Emphasizing that no culture is inherently superior or inferior, the authors highlight the importance of understanding cultural differences without making value judgments.

  3. Diversity and Inclusion: The book stresses the significance of diversity and inclusion in today's globalized world, advocating for mutual understanding and respect among diverse cultures.

  4. Communication Challenges: It discusses communication challenges stemming from cultural differences, such as varying communication styles, non-verbal cues, and different levels of directness or indirectness in language.

  5. Conflict Resolution and Negotiation: Understanding cultural differences is crucial in conflict resolution and negotiation, as cultures may have varying approaches to resolving conflicts and reaching agreements.

  6. Leadership and Management Styles: Different cultures have distinct leadership and management styles, and the book explores how cultural values influence leadership approaches and organizational structures.

  7. Cultural Adaptability: The importance of cultural adaptability and flexibility is highlighted, stressing the need for individuals and organizations to adapt to diverse cultural environments.

  8. Global Business Strategies: For businesses operating internationally, understanding cultural differences is critical for formulating effective global business strategies and operations.

  9. Cultural Awareness in Education: Recognizing the significance of cultural awareness in education, the book suggests incorporating cultural understanding into educational curricula.

  10. Cultural Intelligence: Developing cultural intelligence (CQ) is essential, enabling individuals to navigate and work effectively in diverse cultural settings.

Language English
ISBN-10 978-1857880335
ISBN-13 9781857880335
No of pages 274
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Published Date 04 Oct 1993

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Author : Fons Trompenaars

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