Transcultural Management: Cultural Relevance in Different Industries

Emiko Magoshi and Akio Yamamoto
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Emiko Magoshi: College of Business Management, J. F. Oberlin University, Japan
Akio Yamamoto: Building Construction Management Division, Planning Department, Kajima Corporation, Japan

Chapter 27 in Japanese Project Management:KPM — Innovation, Development and Improvement, 2008, pp 435-449 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:IntroductionReview of the LiteratureWhat is culture?The role of culture in managementStudy 1OverviewAssumptions and analysisResultsStudy 2OverviewAssumptions and analysisResultsCase Study of a Japanese Construction CompanyOverviewFindingsStrong local presence and resistance to changeA limited learning curve in cultural understandingCultural barriers are more complex in overseas projectsSolutionsExcellent communication skills, mutual trust and respectA hybrid management approach for project teamsHybrid management at the operational levelConclusionReferences

Keywords: Corporate Reforms; Business Innovation; Technology Development; Japanese Project Management; Strategy-Linked Implementation; Complexity; Value Creation; Systems; Modeling; Partnership (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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