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| Author: | Fink, G. Meierewert, S. |
| Title: | Issues of time in international, intercultural management: East and Central Europe from the perspective of Austrian managers |
| Journal: | Journal for East European Management Studies (JEEMS)
2004 : VOL. 9:1, p. 61-84 |
| Index terms: | Managers Individual behaviour Time Culture International Central Europe Eastern Europe Austria |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | In this study, in 339 interviews 449 time related and culturally determined critical incidents were identified. Time behaviour (here: t.b.) of Anglo-German managers from that of managers from France and Italy and East Central Europe can clearly be distinguished. These incidents with East Central European Managers can be grouped in two categories: slow speed of solving tasks and extreme length of negotiations and decision making processes. This t.b. can be explained by working in collectives and priority setting by supervisors. Risk aversion, harmony seeking, and 'saving own face' are values/culture standards that determine time consuming discussion and decision making behaviour. Wasting time of their (West European) counterparts is of no concern for East Central European Managers, unlike harmony within the collective. |
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