Chapter 1: Introduction; Gabriele Capelli, David Mitch -- Part I: Global religious activity and schooling.-Chapter 2: Religion, colonialism and missions in Africa; Felix Meier zu Selhausen -- Chapter 3: The long legacy of missions in Latin America; Felipe Valencia -- Part II: Colonial legacies,...

This paper analyses the effect of skilled migration on two measures of innovation, patenting and citations of scientific publications, in a panel of 20 European countries. Skilled migrants positively contribute to the knowledge formation in host countries as they add to the pool of skills in...

The paper investigates the determinants of cosmopolitan cities. The hypothesis tested empirically is whether gradual improvements in distant communication boost the generation of ethnically heterogeneous cities. Consequently to easier communication, movers increasingly rely on an enlarged...

Chapter 1 – Performance Management Transcending Across Cultures: The Impact of Covid-19 -- Chapter 2 – The Dark Side of Performance Management Systems -- Chapter 3 – Western culture meets Eastern culture: The Thailand Context -- Chapter 4 - Cultural Values Adjustment and Cultural Efficacy...

Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Intercultural Proficiency Matters -- Chapter 2: Understanding Cultural Differences -- Chapter 3: Communicating Across Cultures -- Chapter 4: Dealing with Acculturative Stress and Cultural Adjustment -- Chapter 5: Navigating Cultural Diversity with Intercultural...

Through a global series of case studies, this pioneering book delves into refugee entrepreneurship - a major economic, political and social issue emerging as a top priority. Stories from Australia, Germany, Pakistan and many other countries, highlight the obstacles facing refugees as they try to...

In order to be developed, inter-organizational relationships, as well as organizational cultures, rely on communication, learning, trust, commitment, and shared meanings and symbols. This book discusses the emergence and development of an inter-organizational culture, in which meanings, beliefs,...

Chapter 1: Finland and India: Unlikely Twins? The logic of value creation in Finland-India businesses -- Chapter 2: What kind of benefits await Finnish business connecting with India? -- Chapter 3: What kind of benefits await Indian business connecting with Finland? -- Chapter 4: Managing...