Discover seminal thoughts and practical ideas concerning international business and new technology. This book introduces new concepts, models, and technology to propel traditional teaching designs, content, and methods into the twenty-first century. The Teaching of Organizational Behavior Across Discipline and National Boundaries focuses on the fusion of computer science with management so that "hard" intellectualism and precision can be harnessed to help such "soft," intuitive areas as the creation of shared understanding. Chapters explore the application of information technology in diverse areas of international business teaching. They address the need for crossing boundaries--discipline, national, and information technology--to increase teachers'and practitioners'knowledge of the innovative changes taking place in the field. In today's business world, there is an increasing emphasis on multifunctional and multinational teamwork and groups. With the resulting importance of meetings and group communication, the ability to participate in and facilitate these meetings effectively is becoming a critical skill. The Teaching of Organizational Behavior Across Discipline and National Boundaries helps educators and international business planners enhance students'abilities in working together and communicating effectively. The book helps readers: acquire new ways to overcome the once-insuperable problems of group dynamics. become alert to the dangers of the "add-on" model of international business education. learn the benefits of Group Support Systems technology and with it, the desirability of cross-discipline collaboration. challenge the relevance of western management theory for non-Western management students and recognize the need for the development of multicultural theories. The Teaching of Organizational Behavior Across Discipline and National Boundaries is an ideal reference and guide for international business course designers and readers interested in management development, information systems, and information management.
This book blends theory with the experiences and practices of successful Foreign Invested Enterprises in China in the face of an unprecedented change in the management of people. Current theories from Western HRM literature are represented to illustrate the future challenges and issues involved. Chinese culture and values are considered, as well as China's economic background. Chapters cover major aspects of HRM, including recruitment and selection, training, management development, performance appraisal, compensation, management style and culture issues. Each chapter contains a conceptual explanation and the findings of studies of what is actually happening in China. Finally, a model and methodology for students and practitioners to follow is presented. The authors bring both academic and practitioner perspectives to these issues, which are illustrated empirically by 33 in-depth case studies. The book will appeal to students at undergraduate or graduate level studying the human resource discipline. Practitioners and those preparing to manage people in China will find the chapters on the selected elements of the HRM function invaluable.
It is obvious that the world is caught in the process of constant, rapid and unpredictable change. Such changes are challenging the time-honoured business models that we hold, as we strive to understand the changes around us and survive. This book offers a lens through which we search for new ways of thinking about, and working in our dynamic complex world. The search draws on the science of complex adaptive systems. Organizations of today need ‘Extraordinary Leaders’ who can ‘dance’ with these changes by embracing the principles of complexity science to create highly adaptable and innovative organizations that recognise the value of intangible assets. The success of an organization usually depends on those working closest to the value-adding end of the business. It is those employees and their immediate leaders, who seem to have the greatest impact on the success of an organization. Managers-as-leaders can ease the way for those who depend on them for support and encouragement. People are the only true agents in a business or organization. All assets, whether tangible or intangible, are the result of human actions. Therefore, it is essential that people in organizations experience high levels of commitment to their work and value relationships and respect. These are fundamental requirements if rapid, timely and comprehensive information is to flow to the decision points within the organization in productive and sustainable ways. This book places people at the centre of the organization working within the theoretical framework of complex adaptive systems and shows how and why it works to create wealth and dignity. Organizational Jazz symbolically represents the joining of the certain with the uncertain creating an environment for innovation and performance.
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