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European Business Cultures
European Business Cultures
provides an insight into the social, economic and political perspectives of countries in
East and West Europe. The text analyses the cultural differences between countries,
discusses their origins and assesses the impact they have on the way each conducts
business.
Key member states of the EU
have been selected for their economic or political importance, or as being representative
of a region. Each country is examined under a series of themes: historical background;
national attitudes toward the EU; national stake in the EU; the implications of ethnic
regions; the advantage of EU membership; and the business impact of the EU. Thus the main
focus is on cultural differences and cohesion within Europe and how this impinges upon
global business relationships. European Business Cultures helps business leaders prepare
for the impending wave of cross-border European mergers through the only viable approach:
a knowledge of the cultural environment of the merger partner.
Draws upon cultural patterns
and systems rather than relying solely upon the analysis of institutional data
Specific issues for further
reflection are raised to enable students and managers to pursue their thinking beyond the
content of the book itself
Maps and graphs help trace
cultural borders and economic developments
Each chapter has been
written by an expert on that country
This book is intended for
international managers seeking to better understand their European partners and advanced
undergraduate or postgraduate students interested in European business.
The volume editor: Robert
Crane is Associate Director of Executive Programs at the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of
Management at Northwestern University, Illinois.
"Robert Crane's authors
provide us with the kind of information we need. They do not limit themselves to present
affairs, but also give us insight into the historical developments that helped to shape
the present." Geert Hofstede
214 pages