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 pathway for enhancing corporate competitiveness in today's business landscape. 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 toward breakthrough progress in this complex field. The book "Intercultural Organizations" teaches readers how to transition from a "command-and-control management model" to a model that emphasizes building effective strategies to manage diverse organizations. Author Taylor Coxs 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 experiences of most organizations in the past, Cox innovatively proposes a five-part systematic model for developing diversity management in organizations, guiding you on how to achieve measurable results in a changing diverse environment. The book also lists practical experiences in diversity management. At the end of each chapter, summaries of relevant research are provided, along with a series of questions designed to spark discussions and action plans around the methods presented. Whether you are a CEO, a member of a diversity advisory board, 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 fully utilize their potential—in which diversity competitiveness is fully leveraged as a resource.