Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

On a global stage : the world of international management -- Legal and political foundations of international management -- Doing things right: international ethics and social responsibility -- Making distinctions across cultures : implications for international management -- Perception, interpretation, and attitudes across cultures -- Communicating effectively across cultures -- Managing conflict and conducting effective negotiations -- Taking stock : developing international strategy -- Jumping in : foreign market entry and ownership options -- Making it work : effective international operations -- Motivating and leading across cultures -- Building an effective international workforce -- Evaluating and rewarding employees worldwide -- Managing groups across cultures : from small work teams to large labor forces.