In an era defined by globalization and interconnectedness, understanding the role of culture in shaping human interactions has never been more critical. This Handbook sets out to explore the multifaceted ways in which cultural dynamics influence and impact individuals, teams, organizations,...

Attracting and retaining older employees, including those who have already retired, may necessitate the use of special human resource management (HRM) policies and practices. In this chapter, we consider these age-supportive practices. Using data from over 6,000 organizations in 38 countries...

This chapter offers a comparative perspective on individuals’ and social groups’ future orientation. Based on a survey of 647 young people in the United States, Japan, France, and Russia, and using the GLOBE research methodology, this study examines cross-generational and cross-cultural...

This chapter addresses two main questions: (a) To what extent is the cultural intelligence framework (CQ) and its elements utilized in the design and implementation of training programs in the context of enhancing cross-cultural effectiveness when interacting with First Peoples in Australia? and...

This chapter explores the impact of cultural distance on the migration of professional football players using three global cultural models: Hofstede's 6-dimensional model, Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner's 7-dimensional model, and the model developed by the GLOBE project. The research finds a...

This chapter sheds light on cross-cultural management research, opportunities, and challenges in the Business-to-Business (B2B) sector. The chapter follows the Theory, Context, Characteristics, and Method (TCCM) framework to review and examine B2B cross-cultural management research....

This chapter examines the digital transformation of global mobility management through virtual assignments (VAs) and their alignment with the SAFE model – smart global talent managers, agile strategic advisors, flawless GM program designers, and efficient global people effectiveness experts....

The relationship between supervisors and subordinates is critical to organizational effectiveness, with the unique norms and values of Chinese culture significantly influencing the expectations for interpersonal interactions in the workplace vertical relationship. This chapter reviews the...

The role of intelligences in teamwork, specifically their effects on team-related outcomes, is a well-examined topic. Especially the influence of cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence, and cultural intelligence has been examined in the literature. In this chapter, the theory of multiple...

This chapter introduces leader cultural intelligence as a vital capability for navigating the complexities of global leadership. Leader cultural intelligence refers to the integration of cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural complexity that enables leaders to work effectively with paradoxical...