View Shopping Basket | My Account
Visit |
 
  Home Find a Book How to Order For Authors About Us Contact Us Help
 
 
 Back to Main Book Details    Back to Search Results
 
   
Cultural Mythology And Global Leadership

Edited by Eric H. Kessler, Professor of Management and Founding Director, Lubin Leaders and Scholars Program, Pace University, New York, US and Fellow/Past President, Eastern Academy of Management and Diana J. Wong-MingJi, Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Eastern Michigan University, US and President, Sensei Change Associates, LLC
‘My mouth watered when first I saw the publication of this title, as it promised a next step in the exploration of cultural phenomena from within a culture’s view and vision of itself.’
– George Simons, Delta Intercultural Academy

Essential reading for all practitioners and researchers who seek to gain greater insights on cultural differences and leadership competencies.’
– Rosalie Tung, Simon Fraser University, Past President, Academy of Management and author of 11 books including Learning from World Class Companies

‘This fascinating collection of local mythology shows how widely leadership models differ across nations, and how deeply these differences are rooted. True global leadership is based on empathy with local variety.’
– Geert Hofstede, Maastricht University, The Netherlands, author of Culture’s Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions and Organizations Across Nations

‘I have yet to come across a more captivating study of global leadership patterns. The reader is taken into largely unchartered territory linking globalisation, culture and leadership. Delving deep into folklore, mythology and spirituality we begin to understand how these are manifested in human behaviour and are exhibited in leadership styles. A must-read!’
– S. Ramadorai, CEO of Tata Consultancy Services

‘. . . intriguing and worthy book . . . If you are a voracious reader of books on leadership and management style, this 4 part book does provide copious food for thought. The extensive bibliographies at the end of every article/chapter offer excellent suggestions for your further reading and research and it’s a great series of 21st century critical commentaries.’
– The Barrister Magazine

This ground-breaking book explains how deep-seated cultural mythologies shape contemporary global leaders and provides insights into navigating the dynamics and complexities in today’s era of globalization. The authors use myths to uncover core characteristics and values from 20 different cultural contexts spanning all major regions of the world – the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific Rim – that have evolved over generations and continue to shape global leadership models. Commentaries are included from practicing managers and leaders to provide real world insights on the implications of the ideas discussed. International managers and executives, public officials, business consultants and corporate trainers will welcome the insights on cross-cultural leadership styles. The book will also find interest from researchers and students across a broad array of professional and social science disciplines.
2009 416 pp Hardback 978 1 84720 403 5 £ 95.00 on-line discount £ 85.50
2010 416 pp Paperback 978 1 84980 180 5 £ 35.00 on-line discount £ 28.00
    This book is also available as an ebook 978 1 84844 738 7
Qty
 Back to Main Book Details    Back to Search Results
Business cat
Ebook package
 
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., The Lypiatts, 15 Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, Glos, GL50 2JA
Copyright © 2005 Edward Elgar Publishing. All rights reserved Privacy Policy Site maintenance by EEP
Main Edward Elgar Website