Organizational psychology in cross-cultural perspective

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Author:

Silverthorne, Colin P. (Colin Patric)

ISBN:

9780814740064

Personal Author:

Silverthorne, Colin P. (Colin Patric)

Publication Information:

New York : New York University Press, 2005.

Physical Description:

viii, 343 p. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Introduction -- Foundations of organization and culture -- Culture and organizations -- Organizational and national culture -- Leadership in organizations -- Leadership in other cultures -- Work motivation -- Managerial values and skills -- The impact of cultural values on problem solving, teams -- Gender, stress, and ethics -- Job satisfaction and organizational commitment -- Conflict and power -- Communication and negotiation -- Personnel psychology and human resource management -- Some final thoughts.

Abstract:

"The text breaks new ground in introducing organizational psychology from a cross-cultural perspective. It provides a foundational overview of the current major theories in organizational psychology, and illuminates the impact of cultural differences on organizational dynamics. It also makes available specific research concerning our current understandings of how these dynamics play out in particular regions and countries, such as autocratic versus democratic leadership styles in Africa and Europe or conflict management in Asia." "The volume offers a welcome introduction to the topic to those in industrial/organizational psychology, international relations and management, and international business/MBA programs focusing on international issues."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Psychology, Industrial -- Cross-cultural studies.

Organizational behavior -- Cross-cultural studies.

Personnel management -- Cross-cultural studies.

Intercultural communication.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0419/2004015264.html

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The last two decades have seen an explosive increase in the ethnic diversity of the workforce, growth in international business, and the emergence of many more multinational companies.
The potential for problems as companies operate across borders and managers manage in countries which have different values, norms and cultural behaviors is great. By looking at organizational psychology in a cross-cultural context, we can gain an understanding of the challenges facing organizations and business today.
This text breaks new ground in introducing organizational psychology from a cross cultural perspective. It provides a foundational overview of the current major theories in organizational psychology, and illuminates the impact of cultural differences on organizational dynamics. It also makes available specific research concerning our current understandings of how these dynamics play out in particular regions and countries, such as autocratic versus democratic leadership styles in Africa and Europe or conflict management in Asia. The volume offers a welcome introduction to the topic to those in industrial/organizational psychology, international relations and management, and international business/MBA programs focusing on international issues.