Combining methodology, theory, and exploration of the cultural, historical and economic influences on management in Africa, this is a much needed study of the dynamics of a fascinating area of cross-cultural management.

Preface Introduction: Africa Part 1: Rethinking Management in Africa 1. Management Systems in Africa: the Cross-cultural Imperative 2. Developing Cross-cultural Theory and Methods in Africa Part 2: Managing Competences and Capacities 3. Managing Complexity and Uncertainty in the African Environment 4. Managing Decision-Making in Organizations in Africa 5. Using Appropriate Leadership and Management Styles 6. Motivating and Rewarding Managers 7. Gaining Employee Commitment: Work Attitudes and Organizational Climate 8. Managing Multiculturalism: Developing Managers Part 3: Learning from Countries and Cases 9. Nigeria: Managing Cross-Cultural Differences and Similarities 10. Cameroon: Managing Cultural Complexity and Power WithOlivier Nana Nzepa 11. Kenya: A Bridge Between Asia and Africa? 12. South Africa: The Future of Management in Africa? With Lynette Louw References