附註:Includes bibliographical references and index.
The gold medal country -- Finnish origins -- Geographical overview -- Historical overview -- The unique Finnish language -- Finnish beliefs and values -- The Finnish communicator -- Leadership -- Suomi-Kuva and the difficult Finn -- Finns in the nordic framework -- Finns and others -- Ladies and gentlemen -- Concepts of space and time -- Humor -- The Wily Weasel: the Nokia story -- How to approach Finns: a summary -- Finland: past, present, and future.
摘要:Why is Finland number one in global competitiveness? Why is Finland number one in mobile phones? Why is Finland regularly voted as the least corrupt country in the world? How did Finland become the world leader in managing water resources? Why are Finns regarded as the ideal peacekeepers? Why is the future Finnish? Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf is the story of an accomplished nation and her extraordinary people. Pursuing a 'Lone Wolf' policy, Finland raised itself from a struggling, war-battered state in 1945 to one of the most developed countries in the world. The exponential rise of Nokia from tire and timbers to leading the world's telecommunication industry is indicative of the Finns and their characteristic business style. These remarkable people speak a language unique in its origins and have kept their cultural identity intact despite the influences of powerful neighbors, Sweden and Russia. Uniquely qualified to write about Finland, best-selling author Richard Lewis traces the fascinating Finnish origins, as well as her history, geography, values and culture. His extensive experience with Finnish business provides him with keen insight on leadership style, negotiation strategies, and the uniquely Finnish suomi-kuva (Finland image). And Lewis shines when describing Finnish humor, complete with hilarious jokes and stories. Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf shows a nation and a writer at their best.
