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The Way Ahead: Critical Directions for Future Research in Cross-Cultural Management

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The other chapters in this book have presented a variety of perspectives and advice across topics including global leadership, cultural competencies, conflict, peace, and the unique context of the military. However, despite the advances in research and practice described, it is clear that there is still ample room for future exploration. Therefore, this concluding chapter describes a set of eight critical directions for future research that represent what we perceive as some of the most pressing needs for today’s global organizations.

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  1. School of Psychology and Institute for Cross Cultural Management, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, USA

    Kyi Phyu Nyein & Jessica L. Wildman

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    Jessica L. Wildman

  2. Institute for Cross Cultural Management, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, USA

    Richard L. Griffith

  3. Institute for Cross Cultural Manage, Florida Institute of Technology Institute for Cross Cultural Manage, MELBOURNE, Florida, USA

    Brigitte K. Armon

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Nyein, K.P., Wildman, J.L. (2016). The Way Ahead: Critical Directions for Future Research in Cross-Cultural Management. In: Wildman, J., Griffith, R., Armon, B. (eds) Critical Issues in Cross Cultural Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42166-7_11

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