Managing Internationally
Succeeding in a Culturally Diverse World
- Kamal Fatehi - Kennesaw State University, USA
"Managing Internationally provides a broad yet original treatment of global business environment and managing globally. The book addresses the most common aspects of operating internationally and introduces subjects that are often neglected by management scholars. Powerful insights and perspectives are provided for understanding the dynamics and complexity of managing business across the globe."
--Abbas J. Ali, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
"A well-written text that highlights the tenets of international management in their cultural realities. Current, focused, and grounded in the importance of understanding the diverse business and management practices…to be successful in today's global environment."
--Jim Giermanski, Belmont Abbey College and Powers International Inc.
- Provides a better understanding of existing international management knowledge: The book traces this knowledge back to its origins to reinforce the scope and importance of international business and international management.
- Offers a cross-cultural perspective within a functional framework: The author underlines the effectiveness of different concepts for various functions of management when applied in diverse environments.
- Presents cutting edge topics: Concepts and ideas unique to this book include an entire chapter devoted to information systems, a chapter on legal issues, and a unique perspective on control in international business transactions.
- Includes engaging vignettes: Each chapter begins with an interesting and often amusing short story related to the content.
- Provides ample visual aids: Charts, graphs, tables, and boxed material cover specific issues that can be used as a starting point for discussion of chapter material.
Instructor's Resources
An instructor's resource CD, including PowerPoint slides, teaching notes for all in-text cases studies, suggested exercises, discussion questions, a brief test bank, and related journal articles, is available to qualified adopters of this text.
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Intended Audience: This is an excellent source for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in International Management, Global Management, Multinational Management, or Transnational Management. It is also a valuable resource for practicing managers to gain a competitive advantage in the global market.“A well-written text that highlights the tenets of international management in their cultural realities. Current, focused, and grounded in the importance of understanding the diverse business and management practices…to be successful in today’s global environment.” --Jim Giermanski, Belmont Abbey College and Powers International Inc.
“The presentation is better than anything I have come across elsewhere. It is easy to understand; is grounded in research; and, probably rings true to anyone who has worked in a significantly multicultural environment or who has experienced business transactions in a foreign country.” — Tom Tafolla, National Hispanic University
“I have no doubt that students will relate very well to the issues and concepts covered. All students of international management will agree with me that this is a must read.” --Braimoh Oseghale, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Without a doubt, the author does an outstanding job of bringing many of the concepts to life with the use of countless, but interesting stories, examples, and illustrations that make the book interesting and applicable to the real vs. theoretical world!” —James Woodrow, Vanguard University
“A good background to engage students in some meaningful discussions concerning cultural differences and how to respond to them. The mix of concepts with culturally-relevant stories makes it an enjoyable and informative read.” --Nolan Argyle, Valdosta State University
In today's culturally diverse environment this book provides a comprehensive approach to recognising and understanding how culture has a significant impact on organisations. Managers would find this book a useful tool in conceptualising how countries approach their work.
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