Management in Western Europe : society, culture and organization in twelve nations

TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing. Chapter 1: Europe Intercultural Conflict and Synergy in Europe Culture: The National Component National Cultures in Four Dimensions European Heterogeneity Origins of Intra-European Cultural Differences European Cooperation as a Laboratory for the World References Chapter 2: Belgium Management and Culture in a Pillared Society Does Belgium Exist? Resourceful Survivors The Ethnic Split History of Belgium History of Flanders A Deep Recession (1880-1900) Belgian Industrial Structure Three Stages Local Politics Foreign Takeovers Industrial Relations Pillarization An Example: The Bekaert Group Management Culture Conclusion References Chapter 3: Denmark Egalitarianism at Work: Management in Denmark. Egil Fivelsdal and Iette Schramm-Nielsen Introduction Danish Managers and Their Shared Values Egalitarianism Consensus and Cooperation Professionalism Aspects of Danish Society Politics and Interest Groups Aspects of Education From Squirearchy to Social Welfare Concluding Remarks References Chapter 4: England English Culture and Business Organizations Introduction Societal Culture England–The Country England–The Culture Organizationally-relevant Attitudes and Values Individualism Deference and Inequality Self-control and Reserve Conservatism Xenophobia Honesty and Trust Liberty Class Consciousness How Do the English Compare With Other Western Europeans? Political System Economic Context The Resulting Business Climate and Approach to Management Attitudes Towards Industry and Business Trade Unions Them and Us English Business and 1992 English Managers and Organizations Concluding Remarks References Chapter 5: Trance Management in France France on a European Map Mapping Work-related Attitudes Organizing and Managing Human Resources Industrial Relations Summary References Chapter 6: Germany German Management Introduction The Role of German Culture German Industrial Performance A German Model of Management? Economics and Regulation Technology and Management Product Focus or Marketing Focus? The Manager as Specialist Education of Senior Managers Remuneration Expert Knowledge and Managerial Authority German Management and “Post-Fordism” “Organizational Shamelessness” “Technik” Innovation in Traditional Sectors Simplicity and Narrowness of Focus Shop-Floor Training Conclusion References Chapter 7: Greece Management in Greece Introduction History Geographical Features Organization and Institutions of the Society Economic Organization Political Institutions and the Legal System The Educational System Religion Communications Bonds with Groups in the Immediate Community The Family System Conclusions and Prospects for the Future References Chapter 8: Ireland Managing the Economy of a Newly Independent State Introduction The Modern Irish State since 1922 Self-sufficient, Inward-looking and Traditional–The First 40 Years Change and Modernity–Ireland in the 1960s Ireland in Europe–1972 to the Present Profiles of Irish Organizations Co-operatives State-owned Enterprises Public Limited Companies The Public Bureaucracy Irish Distinctiveness? References Chapter 9: Italy Aspects of Italian Management The Broad-based Pyramid of Italian Industry Some Background The Family and the Enterprise The Large Enterprises The Small Enterprises The Constellation and Flexible Specialization Management of the Organization Concluding Comments References Chapter 10: The Netherlands Open Doors, Closed Circles: Management and Organization in the Netherlands Conflicting Images Dutch Society The Dutch Economy Industrial Relations Managing Within Margins Motivation Management Conclusion References Chapter 11: Portugal Management in Portugal Portugal, a Developing Country Historical and Psycho-sociological Aspects of Portuguese Society The Historical Evolution of Management in Portugal The Period before the Portuguese Revolution of 25 April 1974 The Period from 25 April to 1986 The Period after 1986 A Review The Resistance to Change of the Current Generation of Portuguese Leaders References Chapter 12: Spain The Revolution from Outside: Spanish Management and the Challenges of Modernization Introduction The Nations versus the State Industrialization The Managerial Environment Managerial Culture Conclusion References Chapter 13: Sweden A Modern Project, a Postmodern Implementation Meetings Between Strangers Sweden for Foreigners Europa ante portas The Demise of the Swedish Model The Swedish Quality: Reason, Consensus and Reform A “Swedish Management Style”? A Change of Doctrine The Wonderland of Reforms The Swedish Public Sector: In Search of an Identity An Organizational Identity Tentative Identities in a Blurred Field “Informalization” A Museum of Modernity or a Pragmatist Paradise? References Chapter 14: Many More Ways Than One Diversity Country and Culture Implicit Theory Empires and Cultures Europeanness Simply Speaking References Notes on Contributors Subject Index Name Index "The succinct book gives an authoritative and uniquely comprehensive coverage of the style of management in each of the EC nations. The history, economic background, culture and approach to management in Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden (which replaces Luxemburg) are described. Most of the authors, themselves of many nationalities, gain perspective by writing about a nation other than their own. The book is ideal for students of management, organization theory and the social and political sciences, and to give background for students of languages. It is also designed for executives on short courses and for managers and engineers who need a quick international briefing on plane or train."--Jacket