Understanding Global Cultures Metaphorical Journeys Through 28 Nations, Clusters of Nations and Continents

Martin J. Gannon (Ph.D., Columbia University) is Professor of International Management and Strategy, College of Business Administration, California State University San Marcos. He is also Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland at College Park. At Maryland he held several administrative positions, including the Founding Directorship of the Center for Global Business, and received the University’s International Landmark Award. Professor Gannon is the author or co-author of 80 articles and 15 books, including Handbook of Cross Cultural Management, Dynamics of Competitive Strategy, Managing without Traditional Methods: International Innovations in Human Resource Management, and Ethical Dimensions of International Management. Professor Gannon has been Senior Research Fulbright Professor at the Center for the Study of Work and Higher Education in Germany and the John F. Kennedy/Fulbright Professor at Thammasat University in Bangkok, and has served as a visiting professor at several Asian and European universities. He has also been a consultant to many companies and government agencies. Professor Gannon has lived and worked in over 25 nations for various periods of time as a visiting professor, consultant, and trainer. There are over 100 concepts, applications, and exercises designed to enrich the learning experience associated with Understanding Global Cultures, 3rd edition. Please go to Professor Gannon’s personal Webpages for them: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/mao/mgannon/00_Home_Page.htmGannon, Martin J. is the author of 'Understanding Global Cultures Metaphorical Journeys Through 28 Nations, Clusters of Nations and Continents', published 2003 under ISBN 9780761929802 and ISBN 0761929800.