Synopses & Reviews
Clear, direct writing characterizes this practical introduction to successful international management. McFarlin and Sweeney provide an accessible, application-oriented approach to key challenges--including how to motivate, lead, and communicate with people across different countries and cultures. In addition, International Management provides students with a global perspective on the process of hiring, training, and developing employees, as well as strategic decision making in relation to foreign markets.
International Challenge sections appear at the beginning of each chapter and pose specific problems for students to resolve, and Up to the Challenge? features at the end present analytical exercises related to the chapter' s case. The authors' strong emphasis on action-based learning continues with International Development exercises that promote self-assessment so that students can draw personal insights and develop pertinent skills. From Theory to Practice exercises outline projects often completed outside of class.
Synopsis
McFarlin and Sweeney provide students with an accessible, application-oriented approach to international management, focusing on key challenges including motivation, leadership, and communication across cultural boundaries. The book gives students a global perspective on the process of hiring, training, and developing employees, as well as strategic decision making in relation to foreign markets. Questions, case studies, examples of creative problem solving, and testimonials from real-world managers operating in the international arena are just a few of the tactics McFarlin and Sweeney use to help students begin to think about applied theory on a global level. All chapters have been updated with recent articles from leading business sources and academic journals, and new case studies have been incorporated.
Table of Contents
Note: Each chapter includes a Chapter Summary and Discussion Questions. I. On a Global Stage: The Context of International Management 1. An Overview of Global Trends and Challenges 2. Legal and Political Foundations of International Management 3. Doing Things Right: International Ethics and Social Responsibility 4. Cultural Dimensions: Implications for International Management II. Interacting Effectively in an International Environment 5. Perception, Interpretations, and Attitudes across Cultures 6. Communicating Effectively across Cultures 7. Conducting Negotiations and Managing Conflicts III. Capitalizing on International Opportunities 8. Taking Stock: Developing International Strategy 9. Jumping In: Foreign Market Entry and Ownership Options 10. Making It Work: Effective International Operations IV. Managing People in the International Arena 11. Motivating and Leading across Cultures 12. Building an Effective International Workforce 13. Evaluating and Rewarding International Employees 14. Managing Groups across Cultures: From Work Teams to Labor Unions