Impact of Culture on Human Interaction: Clash or Challenge?

Table of contents

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Introduction

References

Part I: Administrative- political reforms in Russia’s regions: Political, economical and cadres’ sources in comparative perspective

Regional dimension of administrative reforms: Political, economical and cultural aspects

Chapter 1: The political and economic after-effects of political- administrative reform and of changes in structures and regional authority institutions

Abstract

Foreword

Federal political changes

The regional level

The near future

References

Chapter 2: A system change from centralization to decentralization: South Korea’s experience

Abstract

Introduction

Administrative reforms and decentralization reform in Korea

Obstacles to the decentralization reform of the Participation Government

Conclusion: Culture is the key word

References

Chapter 3: Consensus and its exceptions: Russian regionalism between “ Political Pedagogy” and “ Social Orthopedy”

Abstract

Introduction

“Rational” and “political” consensus

The Nizhny Novgorod projections

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Administrative reform in the region: conflicts and compromises ( by the example of the Ryazan region)

Abstract

Changes in the regional executive power and related processes

Reforms of the legislative authorities

Municipal reform

Chapter 5: The abolition of direct governor election in the Russian Federation: Socio- economic reasons and political consequences

Abstract

“Power vertical” reinforcement

Political regimes’ transformation in Russian regions

Current situation

References

Chapter 6: Party- political aspects in implementing the administrative reform in Russia in 2000s ( as exemplified by the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast)

Abstract

Primary goals of the administrative reform in Russia

The public administration system in the West as represented by “ governance”

Public administration in Russia under President V. Putin

Administration and business

References

Chapter 7: Administrative reform and increasing independence of the regions in forming socio- cultural policy ( the case of the Tatarstan Republic)

Abstract

Introduction

Main characteristics of interethnic relations in Tatarstan

Regulation on interethnic relations in Tatarstan

Some conclusions

References

Chapter 8: Political processes in Russian regions in the framework of centralization policy

Abstract

Introduction

Two faces of “centralization”

Why centralization? What kind of centralization?

The main changes in regional political processes in 2000s

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9: The place and role of the administrative reform in the process of regionalization in Russia

Abstract

Introduction

Regionalization in Russia

Conclusion

References

Patterns of training for officials: Political, technological, educational, and methodological aspects

Chapter 10: The basic principles of reengineering a government based on ICT

Abstract

Introduction

The problems of dissimilation when reengineering government is based on ICT

The analysis of basic principles

Conclusions

References

Chapter 11: Competence- based training: A new view on training in the Chengdu Institute of Administration

Abstract

Introduction

An analysis of the civil service training status quo in Chengdu

A demand analysis based on competence-based training

A training model founded on the “competence-based training”

Conclusion

References

Chapter 12: The state service in Russia: Opportunities of its improvement with the help of the best foreign experience adaptation

Abstract

Basic administrative principles in Russia

Basic administrative principles in Western countries

Conclusion

Chapter 13: How the former High Party School of the Soviet Communist Party changed in the context of the State Reform Process: A Russian experience

Abstract

Introduction

Short describing of steps of administrative reforms

Discourse on the problem of training officials

The Reorganization of the High Party Schools into the system of Academies for Public Services 1991- 1994

The Academy and power: The dynamics of a relationship

Final remarks

References

Chapter 14: Knowledge management as a development factor for the professionalisation of employees in state authorities

Abstract

The research problem

Knowledge management

Conclusion

Reference

Chapter 15: Career processes at the level of the individual citizen of the Federation: The Tatarstan experience

Abstract

Social mechanisms in personnel development in the Tatarstan state service

The peculiarities of career processes in the system of state service in Tatarstan

Regulation of career processes in the system of state service in Tatarstan

Conclusion

References

Public agency for experts’ communication: Development of regional think tanks

Chapter 16: The advantages of the RCE in Nizhny Novgorod

Abstract

Introduction

What are RCEs?

RCE Rhine-Meuse

Recommendations for a new RCE in Nizhny Novgorod

References

Chapter 17: The project of a regional agency for public experts’ communications ( RAPExCom)

Abstract

The problem of social communication in Russia today

Regional context

Essence of the project

Basic tasks of the project

What is the RAPExCom?

References:

Chapter 18: The self- regulated organization of business community: Regional experience

Abstract

Introduction

Realization of an expert center

Conclusion

Reference

Part II: Cultural aspects of Human Resource Management

Values in international comparison: How do cultures differ?

Chapter 19: Cultural differences in Human Resource Management: Some methodological considerations

Abstract

Introduction

Etic versus emic approach

Shortcomings of both approaches

Need for an alternative approach

The principle of triarchic resonance as a unified framework

Conclusion

References

Chapter 20: Searching for meaningful psychological categories, dimensions, and patterns of culture

Abstract

Introduction

A brief overview of a psychological perspective

The advent and practical value of Cross-Cultural Psychology

Psychological categories, dimensions, and patterns of culture: A fruitful search?

Is there a universal structure of human personality? The Five- Factor Model

The study of human values

Social axioms

Concluding comments

References

Chapter 21: Race and ethnicity in the United States: The case of the state of Georgia

Abstract

A brief review of Georgia’s history of race relations

An outline of current demographic differences between whites and blacks

A review of attitudinal differences in perceptions of government based on race

A new wave of immigration

Conclusions

References

Chapter 22: The culture of memory and amnesia in the borderland societies: The case of the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

Introduction

Theoretical and conceptual frames

Re-building collective identity structures via the practices of commemoration

Analytical approach

Conclusions

References

Chapter 23: Ethnic identification in the context of the intercultural dialogue

Abstract

Introduction

Ethnic constants

The role of the cultural traditions

Rituals as a basis of forming an ethnic socium

Ethnic self-consciousness and ethnic self-identification

Conclusions

References

Work motivation in cultural context: Which consequences result for Human Resource Management?

Chapter 24: About the impact of traditional ethical principles on Western and Russian working life

Abstract

Introduction

Influence of traditional ethical standards

Needs and their value in Protestant and Orthodox ethic

Rational versus emotional aspects of motivation

Conclusions

References

Chapter 25: The impact of supervisor commitment on OCB and turnover intention in different cultural contexts

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

References

Chapter 26: The influence of culture on the gender relationship in the modern society

Abstract

Introduction

Survey in the Republic of Chuvash

Conclusions

References

Chapter 27: The influence of cultural origin on students’ learning habits*

Abstract

Introduction

Culture and learning

Structure of the survey

Choice of statistical methods

The sample

Discriminant analysis

Common characteristics and differences in detail

Conclusions

References

Economic decisions in cultural context: How are opportunities and risks perceived and evaluated?

Chapter 28: Strategies in complex decision making: Economics, problem solving, and culture

Abstract

Introduction: Complex decision making in the managerial context

Strategic differences – An empirical example

Strategic preferences in the cultural context

Human resource developmen – Consequences for intercultural interaction

References

Chapter 29: Complementary cooperation in Russian- German teams: The potential of cognitive cross- cultural psychology with regard to complex problem solving and time use

Abstract

Situation and backgrounds

Potentials of cognitive cross-cultural psychology

Prospective aims of the thesis

Conclusions

References

Chapter 30: Economic decisions: Analysis of typical mistakes

Abstract

Introduction

Algorithm of decision-making: A problem variant

Algorithm of decision-making: A purpose variant

Conclusion

References

Intercultural cooperation: Synergy or polarization?

Chapter 31: Is the ‘ clash of civilizations’ a real problem or an imaginary one?

Abstract

What is culture?

Mass media and nationalism

Conflicts in East Asia

Nationalism and the profession of love of the fatherland

World public sphere?

References

Chapter 32: A bifurcation man as an intercultural boundary phenomenon and a factor of changes in the global world: Synergetic aspects

Abstract

Globalization

Postmodernism

Bifurcational man

Historiosophical prospects

References

Chapter 33: The study of cross- cultural conflicts in Chinese- foreign joint ventures: The Changaan Ford Company example

Abstract

Introduction

The general situation of Changaan Ford Company

The manifestations of cross-cultural conflicts in Changaan Ford Company

The methods and measures of resolving cross-cultural management issues

References

Chapter 34: Thoughts on corporate culture obstacles within the economic globalization process

Abstract

Introduction

Origins of cultural differences

Conclusions

Internationalization in higher education: Experiences and perspectives

Chapter 35: Internationalization of higher education from a European perspective

Abstract

Historical background

Indicators of internationalization

Conclusion

References

Chapter 36: Internationalization of higher education in Russia: The case of the International Institute of Economics, Law and Management of NNGASU

Abstract

Introduction

Main and additional educational programs

Foreign and Russian partner universities

Professors and teaching staff

Students’ mobility

Teachers’ mobility

Scientific activity

Relations with enterprises

Material resources

Alumni

Conclusions

References

Chapter 37: Experiences with the accreditation process of bachelor and master programs in Germany and Russia

Abstract

European policy on higher education

Introduction and accreditation of bachelor and master programs in Germany and Russia

Conclusions

References

Author Index

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