A thoroughly updated and extended edition of this highly successful introduction to international management.An instructive combination of text, readings and case studies.Helps students develop the knowledge, perspective and skills they need in order to conduct global business successfully.Focuses on the global execution of strategy and working with people from other cultures.Features a field-tested framework for improving cross-cultural dynamics.Reflects new thinking on regional cultures, the global mindset, network organizations, Asian values, global business ethics, and sensemakingApproximately half the cases have been replaced with more current material, such as Enron, NES China, House of Prince, and Yahoo.Now in its fifth edition, International Management Behavior, continues to help students develop the knowledge, perspective and skills they need in order to conduct global business successfully. The combination of well-chosen cases, current readings and text provides them with an excellent introduction to real-life management issues and a field-tested framework for understanding cross-cultural dynamics.For the fifth edition, the text has been thoroughly updated to reflect the authors’ classroom experience, as well as feedback from professors and students who have used it. The Text and Readings sections now highlight new thinking on regional cultures, the global mindset, network organizations, Asian values, global business ethics, and sensemaking; while approximately half the cases have been replaced with more current material, such as Enron, NES China, House of Prince, and Yahoo.
'This is a thoroughly updated version of the authors' successful and important guide book for international managers and students. Starting from an inspiring discussion of fundamental international management questions (including globalization, the global mindset, and complexity) the book moves on to an in-depth analysis of key aspects of international management behaviour. Practicable frameworks, striking case studies, and guidance on 'mindfulness' will help readers apply these insights to the multiple situations of interacting with international colleagues, customers and suppliers.' Angelika Zimermann, University of Loughborough