Business Leadership and Culture: National Management Styles in the Global Econom

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Business Leadership and Culture by Björn Bjerke How do business leaders think as a result of their national culture? This book provides a discussion and comparative analysis of five major cultures – American, Arab, Chinese, Japanese and Scandinavian – and how they reveal themselves in business practice. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How do business leaders think as a result of their national culture? This book provides a discussion and comparative analysis of five major cultures - American, Arab, Chinese, Japanese and Scandinavian - and how they reveal themselves in business practice. The text begins by introducing the concept of culture and why it is important, addressing issues such as values, beliefs and assumptions and the concequences of these. It then goes on to address corporate culture and business strategy as well as ome myths associated with national cultures. Author Biography The late Björn Bjerke, formerly Linnaeus University, Sweden Table of Contents Contents: Foreword 1. To Understand Culture 2. Corporate Culture 3. Business Leadership and National Culture 4. American Culture 5. Arab Culture 6. Chinese Culture 7. Japanese Culture 8. Scandinavian Culture 9. A Comparative Analysis and Interpretation 10. The Cultural Business Leader References Index Review A thorough, insightful, piece of work that should be included on any "leadership" reading list. -- Long Range PlanningThroughout, Bjerke carefully cites the supporting literature of the general social sciences as well as that of management and business organization. The volumes cumulative development is impressive in its marshalling of the diverse approaches and insights while probing into the special characteristics of each of the five national cultures selected. . . Recommended for international business collections, upper-division undergraduate through professional. -- J.C. Thompson, Choice Review Quote A thorough, insightful, piece of work that should be included on any "leadership" reading list. Details ISBN1840646276 Pages 304 Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Year 2001 ISBN-10 1840646276 ISBN-13 9781840646276 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-04-25 Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Subtitle National Management Styles in the Global Economy Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 338.6 Edition New edition Short Title Business Leadership and Culture Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9781840646276 AU Release Date 2001-04-25 NZ Release Date 2001-04-25 UK Release Date 2001-04-25 Author Björn Bjerke Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161843151;

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