Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys through 23 Nations - Softcover

Gannon, Martin J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761913297 ISBN 13: 9780761913290

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2000

Synopsis

This book, a best-seller in its first edition, uses cultural metaphors to help students and managers understand, describe, and compare national cultures. In adding countries covered, the author introduces new conceptual frameworks for classifying cultures based on the works of Triandis, Fiske, and Huntington. These frameworks support students as they develop an increased awareness of various cultures and begin the challenging process of integrating cultural and economic perspectives.

New nations in the edition include:

• Thailand
• Saudi Arabia
• Brazil
• Poland
• Korea
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Portugal

About this title

About the Author:

Martin J. Gannon (PhD, Columbia University) is Professor of International Management and Strategy, College of Business Administration, California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM). He is also Professor Emeritus, Smith School of Business, University of Maryland at College Park. At Maryland he held several administrative positions, including the Associate Deanship for Academic Affairs and the Founding Directorship of the Center for Global Business, and received the University’s International Landmark Award. In 2014, Professor Gannon received the Outstanding Educator Award from the International Management Division of the Academy of Management. Professor Gannon has authored or co-authored nearly 100 articles and 13 books, some in multiple editions and translations. These include Paradoxes of Culture and Globalization (2008), Handbook of Cross Cultural Management (2001), Dynamics of Competitive Strategy (1992), Managing without Traditional Methods: International Innovations in Human Resource Management (1996) and Ethical Dimensions of International Management (1997). Professor Gannon has been the Senior Research Fulbright Professor at the Center for the Study of Work and Higher Education in Germany and the John F. Kennedy/Fulbright Professor at Thammasat University in Bangkok, and has served as a visiting professor at several Asian and European universities. He has also been a consultant to many companies, government agencies, and labor unions. Professor Gannon has lived and worked in more than 30 nations as a visiting professor, consultant, and trainer. For additional information on Professor Gannon, please visit his homepage at California State University, San Marcos: faculty.csusm.edu/mgannon  

Review:

"Immensely engaging and interesting." 

Source: Academy of Management Review

"Thought-provoking and significant." 

Source: Journal of International Business Studies

"Innovative and entertaining perspectives on world cultures."

Source: Personnel Psychology

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0761913297
• ISBN 13: 9780761913290
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 488