Building Cross-Cultural Competence: How to create Wealth from Conflicting Values

Description: Building Cross-Cultural Competence by Fons Trompenaars, Charles Hampden-Turner The whole is harmony, not discord. Based on fourteen years of research involving nearly 50,000 managerial respondents and on the authors extensive experience in international business, this book compares the cultural values of more than forty nations. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The whole is harmony, not discord. Based on fourteen years of research involving nearly 50,000 managerial respondents and on the authors extensive experience in international business, this book compares the cultural values of more than forty nations. With humour, cartoons, and an array of business examples, the authors demonstrate how cross-cultural competence and the reconciliation of cultural differences can cause whole organizations to grow healthier, wealthier and wiser. Back Cover Human creativity and innovation are infinitely variable. Opposing values are complementary and reconcilable. Understanding this leads to better decisions and creates wealth. Advance praise for Building Cross-Cultural Competence "Beautifully written and well organized...initiates a new category of cultural studies" --Russell L. Ackoff, Author of Creating the Corporate Future "Its a remarkable combination of intellectual theory and practical advice which must be invaluable to any businessman trying to comprehend the complexity of the global market-place. Ive no doubt that it will have an important influence on management thinking"--Anthony Sampson, Author of Mandela and Company Man "Illuminates the darkness around the elusive concept of culture with a rich theoretical texture, and with powerful illustrations...thoroughly engaging"--Warren Bennis, Author of On Becoming a Leader and Organizing Genius "An entertaining and erudite book...with proper understanding of Hampden-Turners concepts and Trompenaarss rich research findings, many a manager could prevent disastrous decisions."--Arie de Geus, Author Of The Living Company Flap Human creativity and innovation are infinitely variable. Opposing values are complementary and reconcilable. Understanding this leads to better decisions and creates wealth. Advance praise for Building Cross-Cultural Competence "Beautifully written and well organized...initiates a new category of cultural studies" --Russell L. Ackoff, Author of Creating the Corporate Future "Its a remarkable combination of intellectual theory and practical advice which must be invaluable to any businessman trying to comprehend the complexity of the global market-place. Ive no doubt that it will have an important influence on management thinking"--Anthony Sampson, Author of Mandela and Company Man "Illuminates the darkness around the elusive concept of culture with a rich theoretical texture, and with powerful illustrations...thoroughly engaging"--Warren Bennis, Author of On Becoming a Leader and Organizing Genius "An entertaining and erudite book...with proper understanding of Hampden-Turners concepts and Trompenaarss rich research findings, many a manager could prevent disastrous decisions."--Arie de Geus, Author Of The Living Company Author Biography CHARLES HAMPDEN-TURNER graduated from Cambridge and received his MBA and DBA from Harvard Business School. In the USA, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship and and Rockefeller Humanities Fellowship. He is the author of eighteen books and widely recognised as one of todays key business thinkers. FONS TROMPENAARS is an internationally acclaimed authority on cultural diversity. He was recently identified by Human Resources magazine as one of the worlds five top management gurus to watch out for in the new millennium. He is author of Riding the Waves of Culture, Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business and 21 Leaders for the 21st Century. Table of Contents Introduction. Universalism-Particularism: The Dilemma. Reconciling Universalism and Particularism: Stories and Cases. Individualism-Communitarianism: The Dilemma. Reconciling Individualism and Communitarianism: Stories and Cases. Specificity-Diffuseness: The Dilemma. Reconciling Specificity and Diffuseness: Stories and Cases. Achieved-Ascribed Status: The Dilemma. Reconciling Achieved with Ascribed Status: Stories and Cases. Inner Direction versus Outer Direction: The Dilemma. Reconciling Inner and Outer Direction: Stories and Cases. Sequential and Synchronous Time: The Dilemma. Reconciling Sequential and Synchronous Time: Stories and Cases. Appendix 1 - Dilemma Theory and Its Origins. Appendix 2 - Exercises in Reconciliation. Appendix 3 - Measuring Transcultural Competence: Old and New. Questionnaries. Appendix 4 - The Space Between Dimensions. Bibliography. Filmography. Index. Review "An important book.. illuminates the darkness around the elusive concept of culture with a rich theoretical texture, and with powerful illustrations. On top of that it is written with wit and brio thoroughly engaging." -- WARREN BENNIS "Its a remarkable combination of intellectual theory and practical advice... and it shows a human perspective and insight which must be relevant to any company or chief executive. Ive no doubt it will have an important influence on management thinking." - ANTHONY SAMPSON "...You will gain fascinating insights into literature , philosophy, economics, ancient and modern history and obscure Japanese films. It is not like a management book at all. I recommend it." (Daily Telegraph, 7th December 2000) "There are lots of fascinating stories about how we differ, and we are encouraged to respect all forms of diversity. The book will give people working internationally a deeper level of understanding of the issues, pitfalls and potential ways to reconcile cultural differences at work." (People Management, 7th December 2000) "This book really does have some excellent material in it and there is much to be gained from reading it." (European Business Forum, January 2001) "The authors write beautifully and this work is one of the most clearly and elegantly written management books in many years...." (Journal of General Management, Vol. 26/3, Spring 2001) "I have read many books on the topic. Few have been as brilliant, creative or useful. Building Cross-Cultural Competence is in a league of its own." (CISV Interspectives (A journal on Transcultural Education) Vol.18, 2001) "...essential reading for all concerned with the challenges of global intercultural management..." (Long Range Planning, Vol.34 2001) "Beautifully written and well organized- It initiates a new category of cultural studies." - RUSSELL L. ACKOFF "A fascinating work, Highly recommended for those seeking to understand, and to benefit from, a deeper understanding of cultural adversity and change in a complex world." -- MARK HAYNES DANIELLWer in einer multikulturellen Gesellschaft Zufriedenheit schaffen will, muß die Trennung zwischen den Einzelkulturen Überwinden und interkulturelle Kompetenz entwickeln. Das moderne Unternehmen befindet sich im Spannungsfeld entgegengesetzter Werte, die es zu vereinen gilt, lautet die Forderung der Autoren. Sie widersprechen protektionistischem Denken in der Überzeugung, dass nur ein Miteinander in Toleranz und Unvoreingenommenheit das Beste aus allen Welten zusammenbringt. Erfolgreiche Manager mÜssen in beide Richtungen blicken: "Was wir klar sehen, fehlt dem Fremden; was der Fremde klar sieht, fehlt uns." Fazit: Es geht um ganzheitliches, vernetztes Denken. Markt & Mittelstand 2001 Kirkus UK Review Two key writers on cultural issues explore the idea that foreign cultures are not randomly different from each other, but instead mirror images of each others values. These values are nothing more than a different way of coping with life, a different set of responses to the same underlying dilemmas. Through cases and stories, cartoons, poetry and cultural references, the book explains that once you grasp the basic idea, everything the foreign culture says and does falls easily into place. (Kirkus UK) Long Description Human creativity and innovation are infinitely variable. Opposing values are complementary and reconcilable. Understanding this leads to better decisions and creates wealth. Advance praise for Building Cross-Cultural Competence "Beautifully written and well organized...initiates a new category of cultural studies" --Russell L. Ackoff, Author of Creating the Corporate Future "Its a remarkable combination of intellectual theory and practical advice which must be invaluable to any businessman trying to comprehend the complexity of the global market-place. Ive no doubt that it will have an important influence on management thinking"--Anthony Sampson, Author of Mandela and Company Man "Illuminates the darkness around the elusive concept of culture with a rich theoretical texture, and with powerful illustrations...thoroughly engaging"--Warren Bennis, Author of On Becoming a Leader and Organizing Genius "An entertaining and erudite book...with proper understanding of Hampden-Turners concepts and Trompenaarss rich research findings, many a manager could prevent disastrous decisions."--Arie de Geus, Author Of The Living Company Review Text "An important book.. illuminates the darkness around the elusive concept of culture with a rich theoretical texture, and with powerful illustrations. On top of that it is written with wit and brio thoroughly engaging." -- WARREN BENNIS "Its a remarkable combination of intellectual theory and practical advice... and it shows a human perspective and insight which must be relevant to any company or chief executive. Ive no doubt it will have an important influence on management thinking." - ANTHONY SAMPSON "...You will gain fascinating insights into literature , philosophy, economics, ancient and modern history and obscure Japanese films. It is not like a management book at all. I recommend it." (Daily Telegraph, 7th December 2000) "There are lots of fascinating stories about how we differ, and we are encouraged to respect all forms of diversity. The book will give people working internationally a deeper level of understanding of the issues, pitfalls and potential ways to reconcile cultural differences at work." (People Management, 7th December 2000) "This book really does have some excellent material in it and there is much to be gained from reading it." (European Business Forum, January 2001) "The authors write beautifully and this work is one of the most clearly and elegantly written management books in many years...." (Journal of General Management, Vol. 26/3, Spring 2001) "I have read many books on the topic. Few have been as brilliant, creative or useful. Building Cross-Cultural Competence is in a league of its own." (CISV Interspectives (A journal on Transcultural Education) Vol.18, 2001) "...essential reading for all concerned with the challenges of global intercultural management..." (Long Range Planning, Vol.34 2001) "Beautifully written and well organized- It initiates a new category of cultural studies." - RUSSELL L. ACKOFF "A fascinating work, Highly recommended for those seeking to understand, and to benefit from, a deeper understanding of cultural adversity and change in a complex world." -- MARK HAYNES DANIELL Review Quote "...You will gain fascinating insights into literature , philosophy, economics, ancient and modern history and obscure Japanese films. It is not like a management book at all. I recommend it." (Daily Telegraph, 7th December 2000) "There are lots of fascinating stories about how we differ, and we are encouraged to respect all forms of diversity. The book will give people working internationally a deeper level of understanding of the issues, pitfalls and potential ways to reconcile cultural differences at work." (People Management, 7th December 2000) "This book really does have some excellent material in it and there is much to be gained from reading it." (European Business Forum, January 2001) "The authors write beautifully and this work is one of the most clearly and elegantly written management books in many years...." (Journal of General Management, Vol. 26/3, Spring 2001) "I have read many books on the topic. Few have been as brilliant, creative or useful. Building Cross-Cultural Competence is in a league of its own." (CISV Interspectives (A journal on Transcultural Education) Vol.18, 2001) "...essential reading for all concerned with the challenges of global intercultural management..." (Long Range Planning, Vol.34 2001) Feature Universalism-Particularism; Individualism-Communitarianism; Specificity-Diffuseness; Achieved-Ascribed Status; Inner Direction versus Outer Direction; Sequential and Synchronous Time Details ISBN0471495271 Year 2000 ISBN-10 0471495271 ISBN-13 9780471495277 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2000-09-20 DEWEY 306 Illustrations Illustrations Edition 1st Subtitle How to create Wealth from Conflicting Values Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9780471495277 UK Release Date 2000-09-20 AU Release Date 2000-09-20 NZ Release Date 2000-09-20 US Release Date 2000-09-20 Author Charles Hampden-Turner Pages 448 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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