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Record Nr.

UNISA996525700603316

Autore

Deal Jennifer J

Titolo

Developing cultural adaptability [[electronic resource] /] / Jennifer J. Deal and Don W. Prince ; [with contributions by] Maxine Dalton, Michael Hoppe, Meena Wilson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Greensboro, N.C., : Center for Creative Leadership, c2003

ISBN

1-281-00129-5

9786611001292

1-118-15448-7

1-932973-22-2

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (34 p.)

Collana

Ideas into action guidebooks

CCL ; ; no. 442

Altri autori (Persone)

PrinceDon W.aut

DaltonMaxine A

HoppeMichael H

WilsonMeena S

Disciplina

650.1

658.049

Soggetti

Diversity in the workplace - Management

Multiculturalism - Management

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Ttle page; Table of Contents; What Is Cultural Adaptability?; Why Is Cultural Adaptability Important?; Developing Your Cultural Adaptability; Examine Your Cultural Foundations; Expect to Encounter Cultural Differences; Educate Yourself about Different Cultures; Experience Cross-cultural Interactions and Learn from Them; Cultural Adaptability at Work; Suggested Readings; Background; Key Point Summary; Lead contributors

Sommario/riassunto

Thinking about cultural differences around the world isn't just an intellectual exercise for managers working in an increasingly global environment. Being able to communicate effectively across cultural differences, understanding how to negotiate complex social situations, and being familiar with the customs and norms of many cultures are



important skills in organizations today. Perhaps even more important than possessing those essential pieces of cultural knowledge is the skill of cultural adaptability-the willingness and ability to recognize, understand, and work effectively across cultural