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

Hampden-Turner, Charles; Trompenaars, Fons

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471495271 ISBN 13: 9780471495277

Publisher: Wiley, 2000

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"...essential reading for all concerned with the challenges of global intercultural management..." -- Long Range Planning, Vol.34 2001

"..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

"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, ,

"Beautifully written and well organized... It initiates a new category of cultural studies. -- RUSSELL L. ACKOFF, ,

"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

"It's 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. I've no doubt it will have an important influence on management thinking. -- ANTHONY SAMPSON, ,

"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 book is beautifully written and with good case material." -- Management Today, July 2001

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, ,

From the 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 "It's 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. I've 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-Turner's concepts and Trompenaars's rich research findings, many a manager could prevent disastrous decisions."--Arie de Geus, Author Of The Living Company

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0471495271
• ISBN 13: 9780471495277
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448