n-Culturalism in Managing Work and Life A New Within Individual Multicultural Model

This book introduces the concept of n-Culturalism – a play on the notation of sub-sample size indicating that multiple and different samples can exist within a body of work/research. It suggests that n-Culturals are a different type of multicultural individual, with different skills and abilities. At the same time, it contends that because n-Culturals represent a different type of multicultural, they also face different challenges that many non-multicultural individuals do not encounter. Lastly, it discusses the idea that being multicultural is manageable and offers opportunities for those who embrace it rather than avoid it.

Introduction.- Identity Theory for the n-Culturals.- n-Culturals and Their Identities.- n-Culturalism - A Nuanced Theory of Multicultural Identity.- Double Edges of Acculturation From the n-Culturals’ Lens.- Managing and Integrating Multicultural Identities.- Conclusions, Implications and Future Research.

Dr. Andre A Pekerti is a Senior Lecturer in International Management within the International Business Discipline, at The University of Queensland Business School. He is an n-Cultural, a Christian of Indonesian-Chinese heritage who grew up in Jakarta, Southern California and New Zealand. As a naturalized New Zealander and Australian Andre currently live and work in Brisbane. Andre’s multicultural background complements his research interests, which includes attributions, acculturation, cultural intelligence, cross-cultural communication, development of multi-method assessment on n-Culturals and cognitive complexity, ethics, family business, n-Culturals, and servant leadership.

Andre consistently publishes in international journals including, International Journal of Cross-Cultural Management, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Journal of International Business Studies.

He consistently serves as ad hoc reviewers for a number of international journals, including Journal of International Business Studies. He served as Vice President of the Australia New Zealand International Business Academy for two terms, and on the editorial review board of Asia-Pacific Journal of Management; Cross Cultural and Strategic Management; Human Resource Management Review; International Journal of Intercultural Relations; Journal of World Business; and Honorary Editor of Andalas Management Review.

Andre initiated the Rapid Acculturation Mateship Program (RAMP) at UQBS. A precursor to Global Mates, RAMP is a 19-week program connecting local students with incoming international students. RAMP “Serves to facilitate adjustment to UQ, Australia and the reciprocal learning of cultures”, and has positively affected the experiences of domestic and international students.

Dr. Pekerti has taught in the MBA Program at The University of Auckland, Bond University and UQ Business School. He consulted for Diner’s Club, Singapore; the Department of Transport Victoria, Australia; and Ministry of Trade, Indonesia.