Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores the historical evolution of multicultural management, tracing its roots from the era of great geographical discoveries and trade routes to the modern-day strategies employed by global organizations. It highlights how intercultural interactions, initially driven by economic interests, gradually transformed into key elements of organizational management. The paper examines the influence of international trade, colonial expansion, and the rise of multinational corporations in the 19th and 20th centuries, which laid the foundation for modern multicultural management practices. Special attention is given to the role of globalization, digital technologies, and workforce mobility in shaping contemporary management strategies. The study also emphasizes the importance of intercultural competence and inclusive leadership in fostering innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in today’s globalized business environment. Througha historical lens, the article illustrates how effective management of cultural diversity has become a critical factor in achieving organizational success.
Authors: N.A. Bocharova, I.O. Yarovyi
Language: English
Subfield: Anthropology
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410121306