The Logic of Globalisation and Global Mindset Development

Globalisation is a complex phenomenon. In theinternational management literature, the logic ofglobalisation is viewed as a conscious and systematicinfluence, enabled by national (macro level) reformmeasures that compel organisations (meso level) toundergo continuous change in policies, procedures,systems and processes. In turn, the organisationalreform initiatives challenge managers (micro level)to develop skills and competencies that lead to thecultivation and development of a global mindset,which potentially, allows managers to functioneffectively and efficiently in the dynamic globalbusiness environment. The research study presented inthis book develops a macro-meso-micro logic ofglobalisation framework and using a pluralistmethodology, empirically tests the developedframework in the vast, burgeoning and strategicallyimportant Indian and Chinese services industry. Thefindings highlight some converging and divergingpatterns in the various reform measures andinitiatives across the three levels in the twoemerging economies, and have theoretical andpractical implications for academics, practitionersand business students.

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Subramaniam Ananthram, PhD, is a Lecturer in Management at Curtin University of Technology, Australia. His research interests include global strategy, international HRM and HRD, global mindset development and cross-cultural issues impacting on management in the services industry.

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Globalisation is a complex phenomenon. In the international management literature, the logic of globalisation is viewed as a conscious and systematic influence, enabled by national (macro level) reform measures that compel organisations (meso level) to undergo continuous change in policies, procedures, systems and processes. In turn, the organisational reform initiatives challenge managers (micro level) to develop skills and competencies that lead to the cultivation and development of a global mindset, which potentially, allows managers to function effectively and efficiently in the dynamic global business environment. The research study presented in this book develops a macro-meso-micro logic of globalisation framework and using a pluralist methodology, empirically tests the developed framework in the vast, burgeoning and strategically important Indian and Chinese services industry. The findings highlight some converging and diverging patterns in the various reform measures and initiatives across the three levels in the two emerging economies, and have theoretical and practical implications for academics, practitioners and business students.