Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 17 CountriesThis book, a best-seller in its first edition, uses cultural metaphors to help students and managers understand, describe, and compare national cultures. In addition to expanding the number of 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.
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Page 37
... prefer " muddling through , " which usually results in finding the most expedient rather than the most innovative solu- tions . The French , who prefer to emphasize pure theory , sometimes experience difficulty understanding this ...
... prefer " muddling through , " which usually results in finding the most expedient rather than the most innovative solu- tions . The French , who prefer to emphasize pure theory , sometimes experience difficulty understanding this ...
Page 69
... prefer a visionary leader who is mature and strong enough to delegate responsibility and decision making to competent subordinates throughout the hierarchy . Similarly , this is also the role that symphonic conductors fulfill . In ...
... prefer a visionary leader who is mature and strong enough to delegate responsibility and decision making to competent subordinates throughout the hierarchy . Similarly , this is also the role that symphonic conductors fulfill . In ...
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... prefer to avoid confrontation and to handle disputes indirectly when- ever possible . Being direct is considered rude and insulting ; direct- ness goes against the respect Turks feel for other people ( Dindi & Gazur , 1989 , p . 19 ) ...
... prefer to avoid confrontation and to handle disputes indirectly when- ever possible . Being direct is considered rude and insulting ; direct- ness goes against the respect Turks feel for other people ( Dindi & Gazur , 1989 , p . 19 ) ...
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Understanding Cultural Metaphors | 3 |
Cultural Metaphors | 13 |
The Italian Opera | 42 |
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