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A clear and engrossing examination of the cultural, political, economic, social, religious, and other antecedents of cultural differences, and an instructive discussion of how managers can cope with them.

Table of Contents

The Cultural Connection Japan China Korea and Southeast Asia The Arab World and Islam The Indian Subcontinent Mexico Russia Western Europe Sub-Saharan Africa Implications for Cross-Cultural Management Index

About the Author

JACK SCARBOROUGH is Professor of Management and Dean of the School of Business at Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida. He has taught hundreds of international students at Barry University, where he developed both the undergraduate and MBA courses in cross-cultural management. A frequent contributor in professional management journals, he has won several awards for outstanding articles.

Reviews

"Jack Scarborough...goes beyond the standard 'how-tos' on this topic, and addresses the value systems that underlie cross-cultural issues....[A]n excellent source of multifaceted historical material about the major cultures of the world and their likely approaches to business interactions....This book is a recommended addition to any corporate, academic, or public library."-Business Information Alert

?Jack Scarborough...goes beyond the standard 'how-tos' on this topic, and addresses the value systems that underlie cross-cultural issues....[A]n excellent source of multifaceted historical material about the major cultures of the world and their likely approaches to business interactions....This book is a recommended addition to any corporate, academic, or public library.?-Business Information Alert

?Scholarly yet practical, this book's primary audience is professionals, but it is also recommended for public officials, academicians, and students....?-Choice

"Scholarly yet practical, this book's primary audience is professionals, but it is also recommended for public officials, academicians, and students...."-Choice