Cross-Cultural Organizations: How to Enhance the Competitiveness of Diverse Organizations

Author: Taylor Cox, translated by Li Fang et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: Due to the impact of trade globalization, the widespread application of the team concept, and changes in the labor force structure, effective management of diverse organizations has become a crucial path for enterprises to enhance their competitive edge. However, for many companies, efforts to manage diversity often lead to disappointing results. This book aims to provide you with effective methods for managing diversity and guide you to achieve breakthrough progress in this complex field. The book "Intercultural Organizations" teaches people how to gradually shift from a "command-and-control management model" to a model that emphasizes building effective strategies to manage diverse organizations. The author, Taylor Cox, depicts the challenges brought by diversity, analyzes the various forces driving diversity initiatives, and elaborates on innovative strategies for transforming businesses through leadership, research, and education. Based on the management experience of most organizations in the past, Cox innovatively proposes a five-part systematic model for developing the management of diverse organizations, guiding you to achieve measurable effective outcomes in the changing environment of diversity. The book also lists practical experiences in managing diversity. At the end of each chapter, summaries of relevant research are provided, and a series of discussion and action plan questions are listed in each chapter, aiming to spark discussions and action plans around the methods presented. Whether you are a CEO, a member of a diversity steering committee, an HR expert, a team manager, or a team leader, "Intercultural Organizations" will show you how to create an environment where members from diverse backgrounds are respected and can maximize their potential—in which diversity competitiveness is fully utilized as a resource.