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Tables of Contents for Exploring the Greek Mosaic
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
ix
1 Introduction: Images of Greece
1
10
2 Looking Forward to the Past
11
24
The Setting
12
3
The Greek Approach to History
15
1
Defining Moments in Recent Greek History
16
6
Greek Identity
22
5
The Greek Diaspora
27
3
The Future
30
5
3 Cornerstones of Greek Culture
35
24
The Village Community
37
3
The Family
40
10
Religion
50
5
Elasticity and Tradition
55
4
4 The Greek Way
59
20
Contradictions and Paradoxes
60
1
Greeks and Barbarians
61
5
Philotimo: The Essence of Greek Character
66
3
Interpersonal Tension and Struggle
69
2
Communication Style and the Role of Kouvenda
71
3
Competition and Relational Struggle
74
1
Tension and the Sense of Being Alive
75
4
5 The Rhythm of Work
79
32
Attitudes toward Work
80
2
Individualism and Egalitarianism
82
3
Management Style
85
4
Time Orientation
89
4
Efficiency and Productivity
93
3
Approach to Rules and Regulations
96
3
Getting Things Done
99
3
Advice to the Foreign Manager
102
6
Finding the Right Management Style
108
3
6 Images of the Other
111
18
Greek Images of Americans
112
7
American Images of Greeks
119
8
The Complexity of Images
127
2
7 Developing Positive Relationships
129
20
The Company of Others
130
1
In the Right Mood
131
3
Engaged in Dialogue
134
4
Entering the Greek Social World
138
7
A Spirit of Discovery
145
2
Words of Caution and Encouragement
147
2
Postscript
149
2
Glossary
151
8
Resources
159
14
About the Author
173
2
Index
175