Culture matters

Description:

"Global virtual teams (GVTs) have evolved as a common work structure in multinational corporations due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The cultural differences can produce great benefits in terms of perspective, creativity, and innovation, but can also exacerbate interpersonal tensions, miscommunications, and clashing decision-making behaviors. This book outlines cultural competencies specific to GVTs and sheds light on management strategies for creating an optimal inter-cultural GVT environment. It covers theory, decision making strategies, and activities for cultural competence and problem resolution, all told through vignettes and lessons-learned" -- From the publisher.

subjects: Cross-cultural studies,  Management,  Virtual work teams,  Decision making,  Intercultural communication,  Industrial management,  Équipes virtuelles,  Prise de décision,  Études transculturelles,  Gestion,  BUSINESS & ECONOMICS,  Industrial Management,  Management Science