Management Worldwide: Distinctive Styles Among Globalization

by David J. Hickson, Derek S. Pugh

Businesses today need employees who can operate on a global stage, whether as international managers, technical specialists, expatriates, or "parachutists" who make occasional troubleshooting trips abroad. Yet cultural misunderstandings in the workplace can complicate even the simplest tasks. Something that sounds like a "Yes" to a foreigner may actually be a polite way of saying "No." Fully updated and expanded for this second edition, Management Worldwide is essential for managers, students of management, and organizations who want to know how managers operate and business is conducted in different societies. It is essential reading in a global economy where cultural differences can still mean make or break.

Genres: Business

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book about culture in business. I showed some stories to my kid.

A book for MBA course, great. An alternative to compare my perception to people from different countries to the book's analysis helps to open my mind. I dont want to be biased.

[Lester · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic book. Although it is based on some fairly selective (but broad) research, it is a brilliant insight into one of the keystones of doing business today. It is also well written, and it an excellent travelling companion.