Peter B Smith & Mark F. Peterson 
The Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management Research [EPUB ebook] 

Renowned international experts Peter B. Smith, Mark F. Peterson, and David C. Thomas, editors of the
The Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management, have drawn together scholars in the field of management from around the world to contribute vital information from their cross-national studies to this innovative, comprehensive tome. Chapters explore links between people and organizations, providing useful cultural perspectives on the most significant topics in the field of organizational behavior—such as motivation, human resource management, and leadership —and answering many of the field′s most controversial methodological questions.






Key Features

• Presents innovative perspectives on the cultural context of organizations: In addition to straightforward coverage of structures and processes, this Handbook addresses locally distinctive, indigenous views of organizational processes from around the world and considers the interplay of climate and wealth when analyzing how organizations operate.


• Offers an integrated theoretical framework: At the start of each substantive section, the Editors provide context for the upcoming chapters by discussing how prevalent cultures in different parts of the world place emphasis on particular aspects of organizational processes and outcomes.


• Boasts a global group of contributing scholars: This Handbook features contributing authors from around the world who represent an outstanding mix of respected, long-standing scholars in cross-cultural management as well as newer names already impacting the literature.


• Provides an authoritative agenda for the future development of the field: All chapters conclude with a list of promising avenues for further research and a focus on issues that remain unresolved.

Intended Audience
This Handbook is an ideal resource for researchers, instructors, professionals, and graduate students in fields of business, management, and psychology.

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Chapter 1: Introduction – Mark F. Peterson, Peter B. Smith, and David C. Thomas

The Essence of Culture: Systems of Values, Beliefs and Meanings

Links between People and Organizations

Organizational Structures and Processes

Managing a Multiple Nation Workforce

Chapter 2: Cognitive Structures and Processes in Cross-Cultural Management – Mark F. Peterson and Robert E. Wood

Motives and Motivation Processes

Personality Constructs

Cognitive Perspectives for Cross-Cultural Management Research

Conclusions From Cognitive Theory

Research Agenda

Chapter 3: Social Structures and Processes in Cross-Cultural Management – Mark F. Peterson and Peter B. Smith

Nations as Cultures

How is Culture Created, Maintained, and Disseminated?

Where Should Cultural Boundaries Be Drawn?

Individuals Within Social Structures: Roles, Rules, and Norms

Chapter 4: Methods and Measurements in Cross-Cultural Management – Kwok Leung

Methodological Challenges in Cross-Cultural Management Research

Cross-Cultural Equivalence

Design of Cross-Cultural Studies

Establishing Causality in Cross-Cultural Management Research

Methodological Issues in International Management Research

Emerging Methodological Issues in Cross-Cultural Management Research

Chapter 5. Motivation and Job Satisfaction across Nations: How Much Do We Really Know? – Xu Huang

The Theoretical Challenge to Universal Motivation Theories

Empirical Evidence of Cross-National Variability

In Defense of Universalist Motivation Theories

How Much Do We Really Know?

Chapter 6: Organizational Commitment: Complication or Clarification – S. Arzu Wasti

Dimensions of Organizational Commitment

Antecedents of Organizational Commitment

Outcomes of Organizational Commitment

Chapter 7. Psychological Contracts around the Globe: Cultural Agreements and Disagreements – Rene Schalk and Joseph Soeters

Introduction

Characteristics of Psychological Contracts

The World as One Culture and as Many

Aspects of Cross-Cultural Differences in Psychological Contracts

Conclusions and Suggestions for Future Research

Chapter 8. Organizational Justice and Reward Allocation – Ronald Fischer

Dimensions of Justice

Distributive Justice

Interpersonal Justice

Justice Perceptions

Areas for Future Development

Chapter 9. International Careers – Kerr Inkson and Svetlana Khapova

Introduction

The Special Nature of Careers in International Contexts

Contextual Influences on International Careers

Migration and International Careers

Two Types of International Career

Current Issues in International Careers

Chapter 10. Organizational Citizenship in the Global Context – Larry Jiing-Lih Farh, Rick Hackett, and Zhi-Jun Chen

National Culture

Criteria for Selecting Studies for Review

Review of the Literature

The Influence of National Culture on the Construct Domain of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour

The Influence of National Culture on Differences in Organizational Citizenship Behaviour

Moderating Effects of National Culture on Predictor- Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Relationships

Moderating Effects of National Culture on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour -Outcome Relationships

Future Research Direction

Chapter 11. Work and Family: Research in Cross-National and International Contexts – Mila Lazarova and Michelle Lowe

Expatriate Work/Family Research

Research across Different National Contexts

Comparative Work/Family Research

Conclusions and Directions for Future Research

Chapter 12. Cross Cultural Skills and Abilities: From Communication Competence to Cultural Intelligence – David C. Thomas and Stacey R. Fitzsimmons

Effective Intercultural Interactions

The Historical Basis for Studying Cross-Cultural Skills and Abilities

Models of Intercultural Effectiveness

A Typology of Cross-Cultural Skills and Abilities

Conclusion

Chapter 13. Cross-Cultural Approaches to Leadership – Zeynep Aycan

Theoretical Approaches to Leadership in Cultural Context

A Critical Review of Cross-Cultural Leadership Research

Culture as a Main Effect Influencing Leadership

Culture as a Moderator of the Relationship between Leadership and Outcomes

Culture as a Source of Meaning: The Case of Paternalistic Leadership

Chapter 14. Cross-Cultural Influence Strategies and Power Sources – Ping Fing Fu and Jun Liu

Introduction

The Existing Literature: A General Review

A New Approach

Conclusion

Chapter 15. Teams Within and Across Cultures – Nir Halevy and Lilach Sagiv

Multicultural Teams

The Cultural Group Approach

The Dynamic Constructivist Approach

Unresolved Issues and Opportunities for Research

Chapter 16. Culture and Negotiation – Jeanne Brett adn Susan Crotty

The Dimensional Approach to Studying Cultural Effects on Negotiations

The Cultural Group Approach

The Dynamic Constructivist Approach

Unresolved Issues and Opportunities for Research

Chapter 17. The Culture of Global Organizations – Miriam Erez and Efrat Shokef

The Nature of Multinational Enterprises

Culture as a Multi-Level Dynamic Construct

A Global Work Culture

An Empirical Examination of the Global Work Culture Value Typology

Summary and Discussion

Chapter 18. Knowledge Management and Knowledge Transfer in Multinational Enterprises: Cultural and Institutional Perspectives – Jon Lervik

Introduction

Cross-Cultural Perspectives

Neo-Institutionalism

Discussion and Conclusion

Chapter 19. Indigenous Aspects of Management – Peter B. Smith

Societal Systems of Capitalism

More Specific System Elements

Emic Approaches

Strengthening the Contribution from Indigenous Studies

Chapter 20. Climate, Wealth, and Organization – Evert van de Vliert

Climate and National Culture in Organizations

Climate-Wealth Foundation of Organization Construction

Climato-Economic Niches of Organizational Structures

Climato-Economic Niches of Organizational Strategies

Three Tentative Conclusions

Three Remaining Puzzles

Chapter 21. Comparative Human Resource Management Policies and Practices – Chris Brewster and Wolfgang Mayrhofer

Comparing HRM around the Globe

Explaining the Differences in Comparative HRM: Culture and Institutions

Evidence of Convergence?

Conclusions

Chapter 22. Expatriate Selection and Evaluation – Rosalie Tung and Arup Varma

Introduction

Expatriate Selection

Expatriate Evaluation

Discussion

Chapter 23. Global Diversity Management – Mustafa Özbilgin

Introduction

Historical Development of the Diversity Management Concept

Single-Nation Diversity Management Research

Global Diversity Management: From Practice to Theory

Discussion

Chapter 24. Cross-Cultural Training: Applications and Research – Richard Brislin, Brent Macnab, and Farzana Nayani

Goals of Cross-Cultural Training

The Need for Cross-Cultural Training

Historical Development of Cross-Cultural Training

Development of Cross-Cultural Training Methods

Types of CCT Programs

CCT Effectiveness

Recommendations for Future CCT Research

Final Thoughts, Practical Recommendations and Future Considerations

Chapter 25. Managerial Roles in the International Context – Davina Vora

Typologies of Managerial Roles

Role Theory and Boundary Spanning Theory

A Contingency Approach

Areas for Future Research

Chapter 26. Cultural Dynamics and Impact of Cultural Distance within Mergers and Acquisitions – Günter K. Stahl

Cultural Variations in Mergers and Acquisitions

Beyond the Cultural Distance Paradigm: Research into the Performance Effects of Cultural Differences in Mergers and Acquisitions

Linking Cultural Differences to Integration Outcomes: Theoretical Perspectives on the Role of Culture in Mergers and Acquisitions

The Impact of Cultural Differences on Post-Merger Performance: An Integrative Model

Open Questions and Future Research Directions

关于作者

David C Thomas (Ph D University of South Carolina) is a Professor in the Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria and Professor Emeritus of International Management at Simon Fraser University, Canada. He is the author of a dozen books including (with Kerr Inkson) the bestselling Cultural Intelligence, Berrett-Koehler Publishers. His book Cross-Cultural Management: Essential Concepts (2008, Sage Publications) was the winner of the R. Wayne Pace Human Resource Development book of the year award for 2008. In addition, he has edited (with Peter B. Smith and Mark Peterson) The Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management Research from Sage Publications. His research on cross-cultural interactions in organizational settings has appeared in the leading journals in the field. He is currently serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of International Business Studies, the Journal of Organizational Behavior, and European Journal of Cross-Cultural Competence and Management.Dr. Thomas’ academic postings have included positions at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), University of New South Wales, the Pennsylvania State University and The University of Auckland, New Zealand, where he was also Director of the Master of International Business Program. He has held visiting positions at Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Hawaii, Massey University, New Zealand, and ESCEM, Tours, France. In addition to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, Dr Thomas has consulted on cultural diversity issues with numerous organizations. When not teaching or writing he can often be found scraping or varnishing or sometimes sailing his 1984 Hans Christian cutter, “Clovelly.”