Key Questions and Inspiring Answers in Cross-Cultural Management

Christoph Barmeyer, Chair of Intercultural Communication and Constanze Ruesga Rath, Research Associate, Chair of Intercultural Communication, University of Passau, Germany

‘Christoph Barmeyer and Constanze Ruesga Rath have provided the field of cross-cultural management with a priceless, historical tour de force of the lives, crucible experiences, and wisdom of the pioneering women scholars in the field. In reviewing the manuscript for endorsement, I could not put it down - their insights and the “behind-the-scenes” revelations of their motivations, adversities, triumphs, and the subsequent wisdom engendered from their varied experiences, were riveting. Everyone in the field should read this book and return to it often, not only for professional guidance but for light and edification of the soul. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.’

• Contents:Preface: The becoming of this book viiPART I INTRODUCTIONCross-cultural management and women pioneers Christoph Barmeyer and Constanze Ruesga RathPART II CONVERSATIONS WITH CROSS-CULTURALMANAGEMENT WOMEN PIONEERS1 Conversation with Nancy J. Adler2 Conversation with Zeynep Aycan3 Conversation with Ariane Berthoin Antal4 Conversation with Nakiye Boyacigiller5 Conversation with Mary Yoko Brannen6 Conversation with Paula Caligiuri7 Conversation with Sylvie Chevrier8 Conversation with Martha Maznevski9 Conversation with Joyce Osland10 Conversation with Sonja Sackmann11 Conversation with Susan Carol Schneider12 Conversation with Lena ZanderPART III CONCLUSIONWomen pioneers of cross-cultural management: key findingsfrom the conversationsIndex