This title's purpose is to extend and consolidate the evolving literature on multinational teams by developing a comprehensive theory that incorporates a dynamic, multilevel view of such teams. The model used by the authors focuses on various features of the team's members

With the globalization of business, a relevant question is how might people deal with others from fundamentally different backgrounds (cultural, ethnic, functional, etc.)? Many authors ( Rhinesmith, 1992 ; Paul, 2000 ; Gupta & Govindarajan, 2002 ; Kefalas, 1998 , just to mention a few) suggest...

This chapter develops a conceptual framework to explain variance in the functioning of multinational work teams. We draw upon existing theories of multinational teams (MNTs) looking at the core internal dynamics that provide critical building blocks for understanding team functioning. These...

Presenting cross-cultural research on a wide range of organizational topics, this book ranges from the individual to the macro level. Among the issues examined are: organizational trust in international settings; HRM issues in international joint ventures; developing strategic advantage across...