Breaking Through Culture Shock: What You Need to Succeed in International Business - Softcover

Marx, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857882210 ISBN 13: 9781857882216

Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

This work looks at the international manager on a professional and personal level, however long- or short-term the assignment may be. It is a practical guide with checklists and exercises, offering step-by-step guidance for those embarking on an international career, and with essential advice for organizations on how to develop and manage their international staff. There is also expert advice on career management and on the effects that international work can have on families, and guidance on returning - reverse culture shock often being the greatest culture shock of all.

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Review

Dr Elisabeth Marx has written an invaluable self-assessment guide to succeeding in international work--according to the author, one of the most stimulating and positive career experiences. A Director of the worldwide executive search company, Norman Broadbent International, where she focuses on the search for, and psychological development of, international executives, Dr Marx argues that culture shock, or 'the experience of foreignness' has become the critical factor for success in today's global business environment.

Focusing on the culture-shock triangle, a new model which shows you how to behave and think differently and balance your emotions, the book uses case studies to highlight means of coping with the highs and lows, in order to retain a sense of your own identity while achieving an international identity. As well as expert advice for both singles and working partners living overseas, helping children adapt to a different culture, relocation checklists, medical issues in tropical countries and returning home, there's also guidance for companies selecting and looking after international executives.

While international business leaders share their views on the subject and offer inspirational nuggets, the final chapter is a self-assessment exercise looking at the motivation, expectations and self-reliance necessary for successful global work whether abroad, at home in an international company or working as part of a cross-functional team in cyberspace.--Carey Green

Review

A highly recommended read for people currently undertaking an international assignment or working within an international team. -- People Management

About this edition

• Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1857882210
• ISBN 13: 9781857882216
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 258