In today's global business environment, it is vital that individuals and organizations have sophisticated global leadership skills. Communication and understanding of different cultures is paramount to business success. This new edition of the bestselling textbook, Managing Cultural Differences, guides students and practitioners to an understanding of how to do business internationally, providing practical advice on how competitive advantage can be gained through effective cross-cultural management. Crises in the Middle East, the weakening of some emerging markets, and the value of diversity and inclusion are just a few examples of contemporary issues discussed in this text, which also introduces a completely new chapter on global business ethics. With a wealth of new examples, case studies, and online materials, this textbook is required course reading for undergraduates, postgraduates, and MBA students alike, as well as being a vital tool for anybody selling, purchasing, traveling, or working internationally.

New introductory chapter providing an overview of cultural differences in business, connecting themes between chapters Fully revised and updated with new cases and coverage of emerging topics like the impact of the digitization of the workplace on cultural differences in business Second half of the book looks at management in different areas of the world, which gives regional information and practical insights to students and professionals Comprehensive instructor material on a companion website, expanded to including new case studies, a comprehensive set of PowerPoint slides for the first time, links to videos, a testbank and an instructor manual.

New introductory chapter providing an overview of cultural differences in business, connecting themes between chapters Fully revised and updated with new cases and coverage of emerging topics like the impact of the digitization of the workplace on cultural differences in business Second half of the book looks at management in different areas of the world, which gives regional information and practical insights to students and professionals Comprehensive instructor material on a companion website, expanded to including new case studies, a comprehensive set of PowerPoint slides for the first time, links to videos, a testbank and an instructor manual.

In today's global business environment, it is vital that individuals and organizations have sophisticated global leadership skills. Communication and understanding of different cultures is paramount to business success. This new edition of the bestselling textbook, Managing Cultural Differences, guides students and practitioners to an understanding of how to do business internationally, providing practical advice on how competitive advantage can be gained through effective cross-cultural management. Crises in the Middle East, the weakening of some emerging markets, and the value of diversity and inclusion are just a few examples of contemporary issues discussed in this text, which also introduces a completely new chapter on global business ethics. With a wealth of new examples, case studies, and online materials, this textbook is required course reading for undergraduates, postgraduates, and MBA students alike, as well as being a vital tool for anybody selling, purchasing, traveling, or working internationally.