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Table of contents
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List of contributors
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Dear Readers!
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A word of thanks
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Introduction
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References
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Part I: Administrative- political reforms in Russia’s regions: Political, economical and cadres’ sources in comparative perspective
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Regional dimension of administrative reforms: Political, economical and cultural aspects
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Chapter 1: The political and economic after-effects of political- administrative reform and of changes in structures and regional authority institutions
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Abstract
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Foreword
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Federal political changes
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The regional level
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The near future
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References
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Chapter 2: A system change from centralization to decentralization: South Korea’s experience
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Administrative reforms and decentralization reform in Korea
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Obstacles to the decentralization reform of the Participation Government
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Conclusion: Culture is the key word
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References
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Chapter 3: Consensus and its exceptions: Russian regionalism between “ Political Pedagogy” and “ Social Orthopedy”
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Abstract
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Introduction
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“Rational” and “political” consensus
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The Nizhny Novgorod projections
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Conclusion
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References
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Chapter 4: Administrative reform in the region: conflicts and compromises ( by the example of the Ryazan region)
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Abstract
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Changes in the regional executive power and related processes
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Reforms of the legislative authorities
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Municipal reform
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Chapter 5: The abolition of direct governor election in the Russian Federation: Socio- economic reasons and political consequences
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Abstract
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“Power vertical” reinforcement
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Political regimes’ transformation in Russian regions
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Current situation
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References
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Chapter 6: Party- political aspects in implementing the administrative reform in Russia in 2000s ( as exemplified by the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast)
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Abstract
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Primary goals of the administrative reform in Russia
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The public administration system in the West as represented by “ governance”
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Public administration in Russia under President V. Putin
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Administration and business
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References
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Chapter 7: Administrative reform and increasing independence of the regions in forming socio- cultural policy ( the case of the Tatarstan Republic)
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Main characteristics of interethnic relations in Tatarstan
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Regulation on interethnic relations in Tatarstan
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Some conclusions
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References
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Chapter 8: Political processes in Russian regions in the framework of centralization policy
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Two faces of “centralization”
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Why centralization? What kind of centralization?
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The main changes in regional political processes in 2000s
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Conclusion
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References
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Chapter 9: The place and role of the administrative reform in the process of regionalization in Russia
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Regionalization in Russia
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Conclusion
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References
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Patterns of training for officials: Political, technological, educational, and methodological aspects
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Chapter 10: The basic principles of reengineering a government based on ICT
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Abstract
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Introduction
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The problems of dissimilation when reengineering government is based on ICT
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The analysis of basic principles
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Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 11: Competence- based training: A new view on training in the Chengdu Institute of Administration
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Abstract
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Introduction
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An analysis of the civil service training status quo in Chengdu
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A demand analysis based on competence-based training
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A training model founded on the “competence-based training”
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Conclusion
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References
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Chapter 12: The state service in Russia: Opportunities of its improvement with the help of the best foreign experience adaptation
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Abstract
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Basic administrative principles in Russia
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Basic administrative principles in Western countries
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Conclusion
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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
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Short describing of steps of administrative reforms
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Discourse on the problem of training officials
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The Reorganization of the High Party Schools into the system of Academies for Public Services 1991- 1994
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The Academy and power: The dynamics of a relationship
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Final remarks
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References
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Chapter 14: Knowledge management as a development factor for the professionalisation of employees in state authorities
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Abstract
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The research problem
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Knowledge management
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Conclusion
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Reference
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Chapter 15: Career processes at the level of the individual citizen of the Federation: The Tatarstan experience
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Abstract
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Social mechanisms in personnel development in the Tatarstan state service
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The peculiarities of career processes in the system of state service in Tatarstan
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Regulation of career processes in the system of state service in Tatarstan
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Conclusion
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References
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Public agency for experts’ communication: Development of regional think tanks
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Chapter 16: The advantages of the RCE in Nizhny Novgorod
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Abstract
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Introduction
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What are RCEs?
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RCE Rhine-Meuse
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Recommendations for a new RCE in Nizhny Novgorod
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References
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Chapter 17: The project of a regional agency for public experts’ communications ( RAPExCom)
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Abstract
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The problem of social communication in Russia today
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Regional context
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Essence of the project
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Basic tasks of the project
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What is the RAPExCom?
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References:
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Chapter 18: The self- regulated organization of business community: Regional experience
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Realization of an expert center
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Conclusion
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Reference
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Part II: Cultural aspects of Human Resource Management
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Values in international comparison: How do cultures differ?
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Chapter 19: Cultural differences in Human Resource Management: Some methodological considerations
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Etic versus emic approach
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Shortcomings of both approaches
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Need for an alternative approach
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The principle of triarchic resonance as a unified framework
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Conclusion
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References
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Chapter 20: Searching for meaningful psychological categories, dimensions, and patterns of culture
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Abstract
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Introduction
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A brief overview of a psychological perspective
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The advent and practical value of Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Psychological categories, dimensions, and patterns of culture: A fruitful search?
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Is there a universal structure of human personality? The Five- Factor Model
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The study of human values
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Social axioms
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Concluding comments
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References
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Chapter 21: Race and ethnicity in the United States: The case of the state of Georgia
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Abstract
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A brief review of Georgia’s history of race relations
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An outline of current demographic differences between whites and blacks
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A review of attitudinal differences in perceptions of government based on race
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A new wave of immigration
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Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 22: The culture of memory and amnesia in the borderland societies: The case of the Republic of Moldova
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Theoretical and conceptual frames
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Re-building collective identity structures via the practices of commemoration
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Analytical approach
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Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 23: Ethnic identification in the context of the intercultural dialogue
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Ethnic constants
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The role of the cultural traditions
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Rituals as a basis of forming an ethnic socium
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Ethnic self-consciousness and ethnic self-identification
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Conclusions
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References
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Work motivation in cultural context: Which consequences result for Human Resource Management?
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Chapter 24: About the impact of traditional ethical principles on Western and Russian working life
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Influence of traditional ethical standards
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Needs and their value in Protestant and Orthodox ethic
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Rational versus emotional aspects of motivation
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Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 25: The impact of supervisor commitment on OCB and turnover intention in different cultural contexts
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Methods
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Results
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Discussion
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References
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Chapter 26: The influence of culture on the gender relationship in the modern society
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Survey in the Republic of Chuvash
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Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 27: The influence of cultural origin on students’ learning habits*
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Culture and learning
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Structure of the survey
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Choice of statistical methods
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The sample
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Discriminant analysis
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Common characteristics and differences in detail
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Conclusions
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References
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Economic decisions in cultural context: How are opportunities and risks perceived and evaluated?
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Chapter 28: Strategies in complex decision making: Economics, problem solving, and culture
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Abstract
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Introduction: Complex decision making in the managerial context
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Strategic differences – An empirical example
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Strategic preferences in the cultural context
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Human resource developmen – Consequences for intercultural interaction
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References
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Chapter 29: Complementary cooperation in Russian- German teams: The potential of cognitive cross- cultural psychology with regard to complex problem solving and time use
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Abstract
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Situation and backgrounds
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Potentials of cognitive cross-cultural psychology
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Prospective aims of the thesis
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Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 30: Economic decisions: Analysis of typical mistakes
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Algorithm of decision-making: A problem variant
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Algorithm of decision-making: A purpose variant
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Conclusion
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References
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Intercultural cooperation: Synergy or polarization?
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Chapter 31: Is the ‘ clash of civilizations’ a real problem or an imaginary one?
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Abstract
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What is culture?
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Mass media and nationalism
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Conflicts in East Asia
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Nationalism and the profession of love of the fatherland
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World public sphere?
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References
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Chapter 32: A bifurcation man as an intercultural boundary phenomenon and a factor of changes in the global world: Synergetic aspects
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Abstract
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Globalization
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Postmodernism
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Bifurcational man
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Historiosophical prospects
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References
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Chapter 33: The study of cross- cultural conflicts in Chinese- foreign joint ventures: The Changaan Ford Company example
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Abstract
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Introduction
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The general situation of Changaan Ford Company
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The manifestations of cross-cultural conflicts in Changaan Ford Company
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The methods and measures of resolving cross-cultural management issues
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References
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Chapter 34: Thoughts on corporate culture obstacles within the economic globalization process
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Origins of cultural differences
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Conclusions
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Internationalization in higher education: Experiences and perspectives
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Chapter 35: Internationalization of higher education from a European perspective
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Abstract
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Historical background
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Indicators of internationalization
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Conclusion
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References
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Chapter 36: Internationalization of higher education in Russia: The case of the International Institute of Economics, Law and Management of NNGASU
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Main and additional educational programs
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Foreign and Russian partner universities
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Professors and teaching staff
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Students’ mobility
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Teachers’ mobility
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Scientific activity
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Relations with enterprises
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Material resources
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Alumni
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Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 37: Experiences with the accreditation process of bachelor and master programs in Germany and Russia
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Abstract
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European policy on higher education
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Introduction and accreditation of bachelor and master programs in Germany and Russia
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Conclusions
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References
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Author Index
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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G
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H
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I
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J
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K
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L
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M
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N
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O
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P
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Q
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R
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S
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T
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U
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V
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W
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X
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