International Management: Strategic Opportunities and Cultural Challenges

Preface Part I: On a Global Stage: The Context of International Management 1. On a Global Stage: The World of International Management 2. Legal and Political Foundations of International Management 3. Doing Things Right: International Ethics and Social Responsibility. Integrative Case: Culture Clash in the Boardroom Part II: Interacting Effectively in an International Environment 4. Making Distinctions across Cultures: Implications for International Management 5. Perception, Interpretation, and Attitudes Across Cultures 6. Communicating Effectively Across Cultures. Integrative Case: Chiba International, Inc Part III: Capitalizing on International Opportunities 7. Managing Conflict & Conducting Effective Negotiations 8. Taking Stock: Developing International Strategy 9. Jumping In: Foreign Market Entry and Ownership Options. Integrative Case: Go Global - or No? Part IV: Managing People in the International Arena 10. Motivating and Leading Across Cultures 11. Building an Effective International Workforce 12. Evaluating and Rewarding Employees Worldwide 13. Managing Cultural Groups: From Small Work. Integrative Case: The Case of the Floundering Expatriate