Cultural DNA : the psychology of globalization / Gurnek Bains.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bains, Gurnek, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cultural intelligence.

Leadership--Psychological aspects.

Leadership.

Career development.

Culture and globalization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Cultural DeoxyriboNucleic Acid

Place of Publication:

Hoboken : Wiley, [2015]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"Develop a deeper cultural intelligence to thrive in a globalized marketplaceCultural DNA is a manual for successful engagement with cultures around the world. Written by founder and chairman of a global business psychology consultancy, this book guides leaders through the essential globalization management soft skills required to remain relevant in an increasingly connected business world. Readers will learn about the psychological themes at play in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, China, India, The Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa, and study the quantitative analysis from an extensive database of leaders. Groundbreaking behavioral genetics research shows exactly how companies and leaders can excel, turning globalization into a major competitive advantage.Borders and boundaries are becoming increasingly irrelevant in business operations, and leaders are required to engage in other cultures more deeply than ever before. This global-cultural convergence has highlighted both similarities and deep-rooted differences, and it's up to the leaders involved in these exchanges to bridge the divide and pursue the goals that benefit both sides. Cultural DNA provides the information and insight that leads to these successes, helping readers to: Develop deeper empathy and respect for other cultures Appreciate difference and leverage it better for competitive advantage Anticipate cultural differences and solve issues before they arise Thoughtfully manage globalization-driven convergences to find a common ground Excel at managing globalization by applying cultural intelligence Successful leaders understand that in certain situations, it's the soft skills that matter most. Globalization demands that cultures learn to work within each other's needs and expectations, and the right mix of people skills, business acumen, and cultural awareness is key. For the global business leader, Cultural DNA is a handbook for successful exchange"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

The Psychology of the Eurozone Crisis

We Are Not All the Same and That Is Good

Unconscious Bias

Greater Similarity and Difference at the Same Time

The Globalization Challenge for Business

Defining Cultural DNA

A Word About the Evidence

Why Bother with Differences?

Chapter 1 America-The Change Makers

Founder Effects

The Peopling of America

Positivity

Embracing the New

Assimilation over Accommodation

Mammon: Tamed and Untamed

The Triumph of Functionality

Increasing Plurality

Looking Ahead

Chapter 2 Sub-Saharan Africa: Under Nature's Shadow

How Modern Humans Populated Africa

Nature's Crucible: The Forces Shaping Africa's Cultural DNA

Community and Beyond

Naturalness: Expressed and Denied

In the Moment

Metaphor, Analogy, and the Connectedness of Things

The Big Man and His Alter Ego

Chapter 3 India: Beyond This World

The Peopling of India

The Toba Event

The Forces That Have Shaped India's Cultural DNA

Ahimsa

Individual Paths

Inner Directedness

Horizontal Stratification

Mathematics: The Art of the Hindus

Ritualistic Thinking

Chapter 4 The Middle East: Ambivalence and Uncertainty in the Modern Age

How Modern Humans Populated the Middle East

Deserts and Civilization: The Twin Drivers of Middle Eastern Cultural DNA

The Rules of Life

The Commercial Instinct

The Best Ideas in the World

The Honor-Modesty System

The Other Sex

Concentric Circles of Belonging

Managing Contradictions and Tensions

Chapter 5 China: The Seekers of Harmony

The Peopling of China

The Forces That Shaped China's DNA

The Drive for Harmony

The Authoritarian Compact

Concrete and Practical Inventiveness

Fast Slow.

Bounded Sociability and Empathy

The Art of Copying

Future Considerations

Chapter 6 Europe: The Equal Society

The Forces that have Shaped European Cultural DNA

Equality and Elitism

Bounded Individualism

Analyisis and Structured Planning

Reserved Sociability

The Diminishing Drive for Mastery

The Opportunities and Challenges for European Culture

Chapter 7 The Far Continents

Latin America-The Ever-Changing Melting Pot

Australia: Mateship in a Far-Off Land

Conclusions

Notes

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118928929

111892892X

9781119209461

1119209463

OCLC:

897437721