The Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management Research

by Peter B. Smith

• ISBN13: 9781412940269
• ISBN10: 1412940265
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-22
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction

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

Links between People and Organizations

Organizational Structures and Processes

Managing a Multiple Nation Workforce

Cognitive Structures and Processes in Cross-Cultural Management

Motives and Motivation Processes

Personality Constructs

Cognitive Perspectives for Cross-Cultural Management Research

Conclusions From Cognitive Theory

Research Agenda

Social Structures and Processes in Cross-Cultural Management

Nations as Cultures

How is Culture Created, Maintained, and Disseminated?

Where Should Cultural Boundaries Be Drawn?

Individuals Within Social Structures: Roles, Rules, and Norms

Methods and Measurements in Cross-Cultural Management

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

Motivation and Job Satisfaction across Nations: How Much Do We Really Know?

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?

Organizational Commitment: Complication or Clarification

Dimensions of Organizational Commitment

Antecedents of Organizational Commitment

Outcomes of Organizational Commitment

Psychological Contracts around the Globe: Cultural Agreements and Disagreements

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

Organizational Justice and Reward Allocation

Dimensions of Justice

Distributive Justice

Interpersonal Justice

Justice Perceptions

Areas for Future Development

International Careers

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

Organizational Citizenship in the Global Context

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

Work and Family: Research in Cross-National and International Contexts

Expatriate Work/Family Research

Research across Different National Contexts

Comparative Work/Family Research

Conclusions and Directions for Future Research

Cross Cultural Skills and Abilities: From Communication Competence to Cultural Intelligence

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

Cross-Cultural Approaches to Leadership

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

Cross-Cultural Influence Strategies and Power Sources

Introduction

The Existing Literature: A General Review

A New Approach

Conclusion

Teams Within and Across Cultures

Multicultural Teams

The Cultural Group Approach

The Dynamic Constructivist Approach

Unresolved Issues and Opportunities for Research

Culture and Negotiation

The Dimensional Approach to Studying Cultural Effects on Negotiations

The Cultural Group Approach

The Dynamic Constructivist Approach

Unresolved Issues and Opportunities for Research

The Culture of Global Organizations

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

Knowledge Management and Knowledge Transfer in Multinational Enterprises: Cultural and Institutional Perspectives

Introduction

Cross-Cultural Perspectives

Neo-Institutionalism

Discussion and Conclusion

Indigenous Aspects of Management

Societal Systems of Capitalism

More Specific System Elements

Emic Approaches

Strengthening the Contribution from Indigenous Studies

Climate, Wealth, and Organization

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

Comparative Human Resource Management Policies and Practices

Comparing HRM around the Globe

Explaining the Differences in Comparative HRM: Culture and Institutions

Evidence of Convergence?

Conclusions

Expatriate Selection and Evaluation

Introduction

Expatriate Selection

Expatriate Evaluation

Discussion

Global Diversity Management

Introduction

Historical Development of the Diversity Management Concept

Single-Nation Diversity Management Research

Global Diversity Management: From Practice to Theory

Discussion

Cross-Cultural Training: Applications and Research

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

Managerial Roles in the International Context

Typologies of Managerial Roles

Role Theory and Boundary Spanning Theory

A Contingency Approach

Areas for Future Research

Cultural Dynamics and Impact of Cultural Distance within Mergers and Acquisitions

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

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