The author develops an innovative five-P-global diversity management formula (based on physics, physiology, psychology, philosophy and metaphysics), culturally empowering expert and layman alike. Science and philosophy across time and space unanimously point to such a capability which evolution has intended from the beginning and which can now be liberated in order to viabilize peaceful change towards a global civilization.
This formula is practical and effective because it goes beyond the manifestations of culture to its very roots in consciousness. Thus the cultural is naturally integrated in a superordinate command and control level of human consciousness. The intercultural is thereby redeemed by the transcultural, which constitutes a third millennium universal cultura franca for all members of the human family irrespective of culture and background. An amazing gift of grace, bestowed on man, indeed!
Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Part 1 8
The Design of a Transculturally and Transdisciplinarily-Based Global Management Framework Synergistically Integrative of the World’s Cultural Diversity
1. The completion of the intercultural edifice 9
2. Design of a scientifically-based diversity-integrative transcultural profile 16
2.1 The state of the intercultural art and science: On human relativity in intercultural research 17
2.2 Enhancing the intercultural art and science: Sources, models and the achievement of supreme cultural intelligence 24
Part 2
Synopsis of Inter-Transcultural Management Instruments 72
Part 3
Bilingual English-German Inter-Transcultural Management Dictionary 88
Research Objectives and Topics
The primary objective of this work is to develop a scientifically-grounded, transcultural management framework that integrates diverse cultural manifestations through a deeper understanding of human consciousness. By moving beyond traditional, fragmented intercultural approaches, the author seeks to provide a holistic, integrative "five-P" management formula that bridges the gap between individual cultural diversity and universal human unity, ultimately enhancing sustainable global management in a multicultural age.
- Integration of physics, physiology, psychology, philosophy, and metaphysics into management theory.
- Transition from symptomatic intercultural management to holistic, consciousness-based transcultural intelligence.
- The role of the "Transcultural Profiler" as an instrument for mapping managerial infrastructure.
- Addressing the "missing link" in human diversity challenges through complementary awareness.
Excerpt from the Book
The completion of the intercultural edifice
When one leaves the land of diversity-based duality knowledgeably one enters the “promised land” of human unity. In hindsight the former can be seen in the latter’s likeness. Both are part of a complete map of culture.
The title „The completion of the intercultural edifice” implies the end of a process; the process of reading the book of culture and to behave and act on the basis of the contents of the book. The contents are either fully understood and the book can be shelved to be reopened occasionally for purposes such as educational ones, for example, or, alternatively, the paradigm contained in the book has been transcended and the contents have become partly or fully obsolete.
The present exposé can be considered as a process of returning for a moment to the old paradigm in order to connect it to the new, supposedly more advanced one. When we look back at the brief history of culture, interculturalism and associated intercultural research that has been inaugurated in the late 20th century, we note that it responds to perceived needs in the world of globalizing business, diplomacy and strategy. Among the first intercultural scholars in the modern sense therefore were theoreticians who were more or less involved in these domains and institutional or organizational environments.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: The author introduces a five-P management formula designed to empower experts and laypeople alike by integrating hard science paradigms into a universal, transcultural management approach.
Part 1: This section provides a theoretical framework for a transcultural, transdisciplinary global management model, detailing the necessity of moving toward a higher level of "noetic" consciousness to resolve cultural conflicts.
Part 2: This part offers a comprehensive synopsis of various management instruments, providing practical models and analytical tools for the transnational manager to integrate diverse cultural variables.
Part 3: A bilingual English-German dictionary serving as a terminological and conceptual resource for professionals and students, defining key terms within the transcultural management discourse.
Keywords
Transcultural management, global diversity, human consciousness, cultural integration, transdisciplinary approach, noetic intelligence, intercultural competence, management framework, consciousness-based management, complementarity principle, cultural diversity, transcultural profiler, sustainable solutions, organizational culture, consciousness evolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this work?
The work focuses on transitioning from traditional, fragmenting intercultural management paradigms toward a more holistic, consciousness-based "transcultural" model that emphasizes essential human unity alongside diversity.
What are the central thematic fields explored?
The central fields include global diversity management, the intersection of hard sciences (physics, neurophysiology) with social sciences, leadership theory, and the role of consciousness in professional management.
What is the primary goal of the proposed management formula?
The goal is to provide a "five-P" management formula (based on physics, physiology, psychology, philosophy, and metaphysics) that enables managers to navigate cultural complexity and foster peaceful, sustainable global integration.
Which scientific methodology is primarily utilized?
The author employs a transdisciplinary approach, applying the principle of complementarity from quantum physics and concepts from neurophysiology to the sociocultural domain to provide a "holistic" and "noetic" understanding of human behavior.
What is treated in the main body of the work?
The main body examines the historical development of intercultural studies, the architectural metaphor of the "Transcultural Profiler," and the practical application of these theoretical models in a transnational business environment.
How are the key concepts identified?
The key concepts are captured through a transcultural lexicon that defines terms ranging from "Amae" and "Wuwei" to "Quantum-optical culture consciousness," illustrating their application in global management.
How does the author define the "missing link" in human diversity?
The "missing link" is described as the complementary, integrative psychological characteristics that are currently disregarded by mainstream interculturalism, which only focuses on diversity and divisive traits.
What role do metaphors like the "tree" and "dome" play in this study?
These metaphors serve as conceptual tools; the "tree" represents the interconnectedness of roots (intercultural conditioning) and the crown (transcultural consciousness) via a vital stem, while the "dome" visualizes the hierarchical integration of these consciousness levels.
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- D.E.A./UNIV. PARIS I Gebhard Deissler (Autor:in), 2012, Roadmap to a Transcultural World, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/194697
