Based on the view that culture is dynamic and negotiated between actors, this groundbreaking book contains a collection of ten cases on cross-cultural management in practice.The cases draw on field research revealing challenges and insights from working
CultureShock! India helps you understand this country that has more than 4,000 separate communities and where over 300 different languages are spoken. Learn to navigate your way through Indian society, and appreciate the traditions and values that bind the people together despite their differences.
This book is about the currently evolving global standardization of corporate workplace models and the challenges this poses for their implementation in a local context.
Contents: 1 The World of Work in Contemporary India: The Relevance of a Critical Lens; Abstract; 1.1 The Business Context of Globalization; 1.2 Engaging Critical Perspectives; 1.3 Current Issues of Work and Employment in India; References; India's Place in Global Production Networks; 2 "White Gold" for Whom?, plus more.
"This book addresses the difficulties and challenges of the regulatory environment in South Asia, outlining the apparent issues and resolutions as these developing nations transition into global economic players"--Provided by publisher.