Multicultural Management 2000: Essential Cultural Insights for Global Business Success (Managing Cultural Differences Series)

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An excellent introduction to multicultural management!

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Multicultural Management 2000: Essential Cultural Insights for Global Business Success (Managing Cultural Differences Series)
Farid Elashmawi , and Philip R. Harris
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
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The expanding global marketplace and information superhighway demand multicultural skills. This book helps readers to understand cultural differences and synergy, and gives you practical strategies and skills to succeed in today's multicultural workplace. This invaluable book explores the vast cultural differences of the Arabs, North Americans, Latin Americans, and Asians. It guides you through many real-life cross-cultural situations from personal introductions and telephone calls to meetings and presentations, to training, motivation, and negociations. Dialogues, examples, self-test and case studies provide clear and direct techniques to build your cultural competency.

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Good but repetetive.......2002-05-02

The authors of this book genuinely know there stuff but the book seems a bit drawn out. Readers are hit over the head with ideas such as "Japanese like to decide as a group" so often that it feels repetitive. That's not to say their insights are off-base, I worked in Japan for three years and I think they do a good job of covering some of the basic differences of US and Japanese business culture.

I readily admit that most Americans have a glaring lack of knowledge concerning other cultures but the authors of this book write as though Japanese and Arab businessmen have absolutely no knowledge of American culture, either. There is an example of an Egyptian worker in a US company, who has a degree from Stanford no less, being offended by his introduction at a meeting with US businessmen because it wasn't done the Egyptian way. Seems a bit farfetched.

What I've found is, particularly if you're from the US, that you have to be ready for people from the other culture to have some strong assumptions (sometimes incorrectly, such as a Japanese person trying to be so individualistic and direct that he comes off as rude) about your culture and you may find yourself acting more a part of their culture and them acting more like yours. Another example might be you bowing at a Japanese businessman who immediately sticks his hand out for a firm handshake.

I particularly liked the example at the end of the book where the authors described some consulting work they'd done in Indonesia in attempts to reconcile the Indonesians' work culture with that of the American parent company. It really is a good blueprint for how this sort of compromise needs to be done to help make the organization more effective (and it really needs to be done a lot more often).

An excellent introduction to multicultural management!.......1998-08-23

This book gives real-world examples of how to successfully interact with other cultures. I recommend it to other business persons who, like myself, either travel abroad or work with people from various cultures, especially Asia and the Middle East.

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"Filled with new information. Ideal for individuals and organizations seeking high performance in today's and tomorrow's competitive global marketplace."--A. William Wiggenhorn,Corporate Vice President for Training and Education, Motorola Corporation

" A needed work. Contains much valuable information to assist managers and students in understanding the complexities of cultural differences." -- Gary G.Williams, Dean, McClaren School of Business, University of San Francisco

". . .a great deal of research and experience has been drawn on by the authors. . .the book is a mine of detailed knowledge and information. . ." --Business Executive

"Elashmawi and Harris discuss in detail the special skills needed to successfully negotiate and work with people from other cultures." --Business America

"Replete with checklists, charts and case studies. . ."--Seattle Times

". . . a solid primer for business leaders and managers who wish to complete more successfully in the global marketplce."--Minority Business USA

". . .filled with invaluable insights. . . approaches the subject with refreshingly simple and practical angles. . ."--Malaysian Business

" This book provides the key ingredients for cross-cultural compentencies. It is a skills oriented text that is rich in practical examples, mini-case studies, critical incidents, and data tables based on both the knowledge and experiences of the authors."--Managing Diversity

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A professor emeritus at Stanford Universitys business school identified one consistent trait among successful MBA graduates: great conversational skills. Now, Susan RoAne, best selling author of How to Work a Room and The Secrets of Savvy Networking, shows how people can vastly improve their conversational skills and acquire the necessary verbal tools and techniques to advance their careers and personal lives.

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Packed with good ideas.......2007-08-30

A very pleasant book to read, filled with many good tips.

For instance, I plan to implement the "ice melter" by wearing an interesting or funny tie to get the conversation going.

Also good were the suggested ways to introduce yourself to folks that you may have met before (but you're not sure.) I liked also the suggested way to introduce people to others (include information on each party.)

A very good, practical read. Highly recommend!

All It Takes Is Practice.......2007-04-11

This is a good guidebook in learning how to easily converse with strangers by focusing on them and not us, another variant on helping others before we can help ourselves. Well organized, very readable, and humorous throughout, the material illuminates how and why we can expand our interests and horizons to become interesting to others and, no less important, to ourselves.

I also recommend her `How To Work A Room' as a companion book. Both are good investments in continuous self improvement.How to Work a Room: The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing in Person and Online

Trashcan filler.......2006-08-14

This book might be the worst book I have read in years. Susan Roane has filled 240 pages with more or less obvious information like OAR approach. Observe, Ask a Question, Reveal your Thought. I don't wanna spend much time on reviewing this book, but I'll tell you: If you expect something that analyzes, refers to any scientific papers (or any stuidies at all) or puts any psychological aspects in the mix, then forget this book.

Practical Tips for Improving Your Social Skills.......2006-05-06

Those trying to network and build business or social relationships would benefit from reading Susan RoAne's book, What Do I Say Next?. Inside are hundreds of practical tips to help you converse well with others, and Susan's engaging style makes it enjoyable to read.

Reading this book will help you to successfully communicate in any environment. Each situation calls for different tactics, and here Susan gives you them all -- from talking with CEOs to visiting with elderly people in a nursing home. Especially helpful are the lists she provides. Who couldn't use a 20-bullet list of sure-fire ways to start a conversation anywhere?

After reading Susan's book, you'll have the confidence and skill it takes to start conversations with people you meet. Meaningful communication builds solid relationships, which in turn expands your network. And a powerful network of contacts is one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can own.

Many fine ideas!.......2005-11-10

Heard WHAT DO I SAY NEXT? . . . written and read by
Susan RoAne, its subtitle proves to be an apt description of what
the book is all about: TALKING YOUR WAY TO BUSINESS AND
SOCIAL SUCCESS.

There are many fine ideas presented here, all designed to make
communication just a little bit easier . . . many of them I've heard
before, yet even those I've too often forgotten.

I guarantee that by listening to or reading RoAne's work, you'll get
at least one tip that you can begin applying in a work and/or
home situation . . . to cite a few for your consideration:

Prepare for conversations by talking to yourself first. Make sure
your conversations are positive.

Always have a 7-9 second introduction for yourself.

Put your nametag on your right side. This makes it more visible
when you shake hands.

Make nametags large enough so all can read the names.

[if you forget somebody's name] Stick out your hand when you say
your name. People respond in kind 90% of the time.

Never ask, "Do you remember me?"

Conversations should have a non-compete clause.

People who say they are brutally honest are usually more
brutal than honest.

What Do I Say Next? Talking Your Way to Business and Social Success

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What Do I Say Next? Talking Your Way to Business and Social Success

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A guide to conversational success. Straight forward advice and practical techniques for both speaking and listening to benefit everyone.

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Excellent introduction to the topic.......2007-09-12

You will not find a more readable book on personal finance. The book is organized into numerous short stories you can read in 5 to 10 minutes and covers all the most important things you need to know about money. This is a great book for the novice investor.

Awesome financial advice!.......2000-06-04

This book tells you the honest and SIMPLE truths about money and how to make it grow. Anyone regardless of age, income, etc. can follow this advice if you really know what you want. This is not just a book about money (though mostly it is), it is also about making the best out of life. It is an easy, enjoyable read... and one of the best investments you can make! As a single, 30-something mom who is just starting to think about retirement (funds) I am now designing a financial plan for myself and my son's future. Thanks Jim Jorgensen... for ever word!

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vast potential.......2005-04-18

Rao and Mendoza appear to be targeting a business or technology audience, that might be eyeing these burgeoning markets and wondering if they should establish a presence. For this, the country profiles can be very useful, as these are focused on telecommunications and wireless. Rather than being a general interest introduction to those countries.

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