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Management and Change in Africa:
A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Terence Jackson
Our lack of knowledge of Africa has given the world
community cognitive and conceptual jetlag. Terence Jackson’s impressive
book invites us to increase our understanding of Africa and with it our ability
to manage and to lead wisely in a world where no continent can or should remain
isolated from the economic activity, political progress, and scholarly
conceptualizations that structure the possibilities for humanity’s success in
the 21st century.
Having read Jackson’s book, all of our contributions to global society will be
wiser.
Dr. Nancy J. Adler, McGill University, Montreal Canada
Terry Jackson has written the major book of the decade on
management in Africa. His fresh, challenging perspective aptly reflects and
reinforces the ideals of the African Renaissance.
Merrick Jones, Consultant in Development
Management
Professor Jackson’s analysis helps explain why the
failure to appreciate the impact of cultural dynamics on the working of local
institutions has thwarted attempts by the international community and aid donors
to influence the development of effective governance structures or promote
vibrant civil society. In
conclusion, this study is essential reading for anyone concerned with
understanding the issues facing African organisations and the development of a
new generation of African managers.
John Hailey, International NGO Training and Research
Centre (INTRAC), Oxford.
Thanks to this book, Africa is now on its way to claiming a management
theory and practice of its own. This book makes African Management come of age.
Terence reminds us that effective and appropriate management in Africa can make
a difference to the well-being of all humankind, and that hybridization is an
important cross-cultural issue that has to be managed in Africa.
Professor
Moses N. Kiggundu, Carleton University,Ottawa
This book
challenges conventional wisdom and undertakes a critical assessment of the
diversity and complexity of African contexts. It is a timely, compelling and
valuable addition to African management literature that promises to shape future
management research and practice in Africa.
Rabindra
N. Kanungo, Professor Emeritus,
McGill University
We
are all increasingly facing multi-ethnic challenges - as citizens and managers -
and badly need to learn how best to release the many potentials which this
holds. Here, Africa has much to teach us as this innovative and brilliant work
is making it clear.
Klaus Winkel,
Danida, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Terence
Jackson’s tour-de-force on African management is a ground-breaker on a long
neglected topic. Jackson’s descriptions and insights are excellent and
take readers far beyond a superficial level of understanding. Jackson and
his research team are to be commended for an outstanding piece of research. This
is a must-read book for anyone working in Africa.
Joyce
Osland, San
Jose State University
Management and Change in Africa Project,
Centre for Cross Cultural Management Research,
ESCP-EAP European School of
Management, 12 Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JH.
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Terence Jackson 2004
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