Jasmin Mahadevan Knihy

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a shift towards team-based, digital, and flexible work environments, leading to new collaborative practices like virtual teamwork and remote work. This transformation necessitates an evolution in the skills required from employees and management, influencing the integration of work and personal life. The book explores the broader implications of these changes on future societal, business, and ecological developments, highlighting the need for adaptability in an increasingly interconnected world.

This textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of Contemporary Cross-Cultural Management, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications. It equips readers with essential skills needed to navigate diverse cultural environments in a globalized world. Through a blend of case studies and real-world examples, it addresses the challenges and strategies involved in managing cross-cultural teams effectively. Ideal for students and professionals alike, it serves as a vital resource for understanding the complexities of cultural interactions in business.

Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the `Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap' series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way.