The whole is harmony, not discord. Based on fourteen years of research involving nearly 50,000 managerial respondents and on the authors' extensive experience in international business, this book compares the cultural values of more than forty nations.

Human creativity and innovation are infinitely variable.
Opposing values are complementary and reconcilable.
Understanding this leads to better decisions and creates wealth.

Advance praise for Building Cross-Cultural Competence

"Beautifully written and well organized...initiates a new category of cultural studies" --Russell L. Ackoff, Author of Creating the Corporate Future

"It's a remarkable combination of intellectual theory and practical advice which must be invaluable to any businessman trying to comprehend the complexity of the global market-place. I've no doubt that it will have an important influence on management thinking"--Anthony Sampson, Author of Mandela and Company Man

"Illuminates the darkness around the elusive concept of 'culture' with a rich theoretical texture, and with powerful illustrations...thoroughly engaging"--Warren Bennis, Author of On Becoming a Leader and Organizing Genius

"An entertaining and erudite book...with proper understanding of Hampden-Turner's concepts and Trompenaars's rich research findings, many a manager could prevent disastrous decisions."--Arie de Geus, Author Of The Living Company