Exploring Boundary Spanners’ Cross-Cultural Competence: Preference, Network and Adjustment

Weiwei Ji
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Weiwei Ji: Jinan University

Chapter 3 in Exploring Cross-Cultural Competence in East Asia, 2013, pp 34-70 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract This chapter presents a comparative study of preferences-adjustment-network behavior of boundary spanners in China regarding successful creation of cross-cultural competence. Results of analyses were collected from individuals including Japanese managers (n = 75) and European managers (n = 87) working in China. The results showed that communication orientation and feelings of integration are significantly related to synergy creation. Japanese managers and European managers showed significant differences in preferences and network behaviors. Based on the findings, further research will be developed regarding hybrid managers and the creation of communities of practice.

Keywords: Host Country; Cultural Competence; Locational Preference; Japanese Manager; Boundary Spanner (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137363107_3

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