Researchers from the European Institute for Business Administration (INSEAD) demonstrate how culture affects management practice, from organizational structure to strategy and human resource management, and encourage readers to transfer alternative practices across country boundaries. This second edition expands discussion of utilizing differences to create competitive advantage and on the impact of culture on effective management. The book is of interest to managers and executives working in an international business environment, and to students. The authors are affiliated with INSEAD, France. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)