The handbook of cross-cultural management research /

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Imprint:Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, c2008.
Description:xxvi, 564 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7190099
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Other authors / contributors:Smith, Peter Bevington.
Peterson, Mark F.
Thomas, David C., (David Clinton), 1947-
ISBN:9781412940269 (cloth)
1412940265 (cloth)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 449-535) and indexes.
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • The Essence of Culture: Systems of Values, Beliefs and Meanings
  • Links between People and Organizations
  • Organizational Structures and Processes
  • Managing a Multiple Nation Workforce
  • Chapter 2. Cognitive Structures and Processes in Cross-Cultural Management
  • Motives and Motivation Processes
  • Personality Constructs
  • Cognitive Perspectives for Cross-Cultural Management Research
  • Conclusions From Cognitive Theory
  • Research Agenda
  • Chapter 3. Social Structures and Processes in Cross-Cultural Management
  • Nations as Cultures
  • How is Culture Created, Maintained, and Disseminated?
  • Where Should Cultural Boundaries Be Drawn?
  • Individuals Within Social Structures: Roles, Rules, and Norms
  • Chapter 4. Methods and Measurements in Cross-Cultural Management
  • Methodological Challenges in Cross-Cultural Management Research
  • Cross-Cultural Equivalence
  • Design of Cross-Cultural Studies
  • Establishing Causality in Cross-Cultural Management Research
  • Methodological Issues in International Management Research
  • Emerging Methodological Issues in Cross-Cultural Management Research
  • Chapter 5. Motivation and Job Satisfaction across Nations: How Much Do We Really Know?
  • The Theoretical Challenge to Universal Motivation Theories
  • Empirical Evidence of Cross-National Variability
  • In Defense of Universalist Motivation Theories
  • How Much Do We Really Know?
  • Chapter 6. Organizational Commitment: Complication or Clarification
  • Dimensions of Organizational Commitment
  • Antecedents of Organizational Commitment
  • Outcomes of Organizational Commitment
  • Chapter 7. Psychological Contracts around the Globe: Cultural Agreements and Disagreements
  • Introduction
  • Characteristics of Psychological Contracts
  • The World as One Culture and as Many
  • Aspects of Cross-Cultural Differences in Psychological Contracts
  • Conclusions and Suggestions for Future Research
  • Chapter 8. Organizational Justice and Reward Allocation
  • Dimensions of Justice
  • Distributive Justice
  • Interpersonal Justice
  • Justice Perceptions
  • Areas for Future Development
  • Chapter 9. International Careers
  • Introduction
  • The Special Nature of Careers in International Contexts
  • Contextual Influences on International Careers
  • Migration and International Careers
  • Two Types of International Career
  • Current Issues in International Careers
  • Chapter 10. Organizational Citizenship in the Global Context
  • National Culture
  • Criteria for Selecting Studies for Review
  • Review of the Literature
  • The Influence of National Culture on the Construct Domain of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
  • The Influence of National Culture on Differences in Organizational Citizenship Behaviour
  • Moderating Effects of National Culture on Predictor- Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Relationships
  • Moderating Effects of National Culture on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour -Outcome Relationships
  • Future Research Direction
  • Chapter 11. Work and Family: Research in Cross-National and International Contexts
  • Expatriate Work/Family Research
  • Research across Different National Contexts
  • Comparative Work/Family Research
  • Conclusions and Directions for Future Research
  • Chapter 12. Cross Cultural Skills and Abilities: From Communication Competence to Cultural Intelligence
  • Effective Intercultural Interactions
  • The Historical Basis for Studying Cross-Cultural Skills and Abilities
  • Models of Intercultural Effectiveness
  • A Typology of Cross-Cultural Skills and Abilities
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 13. Cross-Cultural Approaches to Leadership
  • Theoretical Approaches to Leadership in Cultural Context
  • A Critical Review of Cross-Cultural Leadership Research
  • Culture as a Main Effect Influencing Leadership
  • Culture as a Moderator of the Relationship between Leadership and Outcomes
  • Culture as a Source of Meaning: The Case of Paternalistic Leadership
  • Chapter 14. Cross-Cultural Influence Strategies and Power Sources
  • Introduction
  • The Existing Literature: A General Review
  • A New Approach
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 15. Teams Within and Across Cultures
  • Multicultural Teams
  • The Cultural Group Approach
  • The Dynamic Constructivist Approach
  • Unresolved Issues and Opportunities for Research
  • Chapter 16. Culture and Negotiation
  • The Dimensional Approach to Studying Cultural Effects on Negotiations
  • The Cultural Group Approach
  • The Dynamic Constructivist Approach
  • Unresolved Issues and Opportunities for Research
  • Chapter 17. The Culture of Global Organizations
  • The Nature of Multinational Enterprises
  • Culture as a Multi-Level Dynamic Construct
  • A Global Work Culture
  • An Empirical Examination of the Global Work Culture Value Typology
  • Summary and Discussion
  • Chapter 18. Knowledge Management and Knowledge Transfer in Multinational Enterprises: Cultural and Institutional Perspectives
  • Introduction
  • Cross-Cultural Perspectives
  • Neo-Institutionalism
  • Discussion and Conclusion
  • Chapter 19. Indigenous Aspects of Management
  • Societal Systems of Capitalism
  • More Specific System Elements
  • Emic Approaches
  • Strengthening the Contribution from Indigenous Studies
  • Chapter 20. Climate, Wealth, and Organization
  • Climate and National Culture in Organizations
  • Climate-Wealth Foundation of Organization Construction
  • Climato-Economic Niches of Organizational Structures
  • Climato-Economic Niches of Organizational Strategies
  • Three Tentative Conclusions
  • Three Remaining Puzzles
  • Chapter 21. Comparative Human Resource Management Policies and Practices
  • Comparing HRM around the Globe
  • Explaining the Differences in Comparative HRM: Culture and Institutions
  • Evidence of Convergence?
  • Conclusions
  • Chapter 22. Expatriate Selection and Evaluation
  • Introduction
  • Expatriate Selection
  • Expatriate Evaluation
  • Discussion
  • Chapter 23. Global Diversity Management
  • Introduction
  • Historical Development of the Diversity Management Concept
  • Single-Nation Diversity Management Research
  • Global Diversity Management: From Practice to Theory
  • Discussion
  • Chapter 24. Cross-Cultural Training: Applications and Research
  • Goals of Cross-Cultural Training
  • The Need for Cross-Cultural Training
  • Historical Development of Cross-Cultural Training
  • Development of Cross-Cultural Training Methods
  • Types of CCT Programs
  • CCT Effectiveness
  • Recommendations for Future CCT Research
  • Final Thoughts, Practical Recommendations and Future Considerations
  • Chapter 25. Managerial Roles in the International Context
  • Typologies of Managerial Roles
  • Role Theory and Boundary Spanning Theory
  • A Contingency Approach
  • Areas for Future Research
  • Chapter 26. Cultural Dynamics and Impact of Cultural Distance within Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Cultural Variations in Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Beyond the Cultural Distance Paradigm: Research into the Performance Effects of Cultural Differences in Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Linking Cultural Differences to Integration Outcomes: Theoretical Perspectives on the Role of Culture in Mergers and Acquisitions
  • The Impact of Cultural Differences on Post-Merger Performance: An Integrative Model
  • Open Questions and Future Research Directions