β Scribed by S. Aqeel Tirmizi (auth.), Claire B. Halverson, S. Aqeel Tirmizi (eds.)
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
This book offers something that few other textbooks do: an accessible and understandable approach to discern the implications of complicated research. It will be a useful resource in courses on team building, multicultural and international issues at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I was most impressed with the use of research from so many different cultures. Too often we take a Western, or even a U.S., perspective and assume that our way is the best way without understanding the cultural contexts. This material certainly avoids that trap.
Roger Ritvo, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor of Management, Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Using a fascinating journey of real life stories, a solid theoretical overview, and practical tools, Halverson and Tirmizi take us deep into the setup of different cultures, how they function, sources of potential collisions, and how best to benefit from this wonderful diversity that
today's globalization provides. In today's growing globalization, this unprecedented comprehensive book is a must have for all individuals, teams, and organizations that seek to capitalize on the rich diversity of culturally diverse teams.
Nader Tadros, Founder and Director, Peopleβs Advocacy, Fairfax, Virginia, USA, Formerly Middle East Director, America's Development Foundation, Cairo, Egypt
Effective Multicultural Teams: Theory and Practice is a profound, powerful and fascinating text for graduate students who want to have a better understanding of the basics of multicultural teams. This book is the result of several years of teaching, consulting and researching by the authors on various relevant issues of multicultural teams. The breadth and depth of coverage of this book are extraordinary and its educational importance cannot be over estimated. It offers a comprehensive approach for creating an effective bridge between theory and practice. In todayβs globalized market economy, both profit and non-profit sectors are emphasizing performance improvement at all levels of their activities and this cannot be achieved without maximizing the benefits of cultural diversity. On many aspects this publication goes beyond the simple quick fixes of high performing multicultural teams by adding life experiences which are inspirational and practical.
Md. Golam Samdani Fakir, Ph.D, Visiting Professor, School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont, USA, Director, BRAC Training Division and, Adjunct Faculty at BRAC University, Bangladesh
Front Matter....Pages i-xvii
Towards Understanding Multicultural Teams....Pages 1-20
The Impact of Culture in Multicultural Teams....Pages 21-42
Social Identity Group and Individual Behavior....Pages 43-79
Team Development....Pages 81-110
Group Process and Meetings....Pages 111-133
Effective Leadership for Multicultural Teams....Pages 135-172
Effective Intercultural Communication....Pages 173-210
Conflict....Pages 211-238
Problem Solving and Decision Making....Pages 239-274
Multicultural TeamsβSome Considerations for Present and Future....Pages 275-277
Back Matter....Pages 279-291
Management/Business for Professionals; Industrial and Organisational Psychology; Cross Cultural Psychology; Organization/Planning; Operations Research/Decision Theory
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