March 2014
Intermediate to advanced
752 pages
21h 1m
English
Seán Gaffney
This chapter explores some core constructs in cross-cultural studies, both well known and lesser known, and applies them to the work of international organization development (OD) practitioners. The implications of national culture, individual identity, and boundaries for cross-cultural work of OD practitioners are examined. The chapter begins with a minicase study to set the scene and exemplify the work. The minicase is adapted from my experiences as an international OD practitioner and is intended to highlight some of the issues involved in cross-cultural OD work, as well as possible resolutions. Throughout the chapter are references, ...
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