International Management

Provides an in-depth and topical exploration of the large variety of practical problems and unique opportunities in managing human diversity in contemporary cross-cultural and international business settings.

Chapter - 00: Introduction: The historical background to international leadership; Section - ONE: Exploring cultural differences; Chapter - 01: Industry: cultural differences in industry leadership and the effects of mass media reports; Chapter - 02: Patterns of employment: the roles of women and minorities in international business; Chapter - 03: Management of public and private sector involvement; Section - TWO: Exploring international operations and activities; Chapter - 04: International networks and alliances, structures and controls, strategies for sustainable business; Chapter - 05: Negotiations and decisions: leadership and motivation; Section - THREE: Exploring technology, learning, language and culture; Chapter - 06: Technology, the internet and dealing with change; Chapter - 07: Learning: action learning and learning organizations; Chapter - 08: Language and culture: translations, interpretations and world EngIishes; Section - FOUR: Exploring management ethics; Chapter - 09: The ethics of international business; Chapter - 10: Looking to the future