Subjective theory： A culture comparison concerning well-being

The matter of this study comparing four cultures （China, Germany, France and Bulgaria） is the influence of cultural patterns on subjective life satisfaction. The qualitative results are presented in this report. They show that there are culturally specific tendencies as well as cross-culturally comprehensive ones. A vision of paradise and a general idea of what is luck exist in all cultures, while the specific characteristics of these concepts differ from culture to culture.     

“The kids are terrific: It’s the job that’s tough”: The ELL teacher role in an urban context

The present study depicts an ecological portrait of the work lives of 16 ELL high school teachers in an urban context in the United States. Results suggest that their work lives take place within a complex school ecology which affects the kinds of activities they engage in and the opportunities they have to support their students. In this context they demonstrate an unusual dedication to aiding students and their families in activities related to the transition to a new country. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research explicating further the school ecology of this group of teachers.     

Beyond cultural specific？ Cross-cultural management in the context of globalization： General trends and psychological implications

By reviewing evaluations collected via interviews from supervisors and employees in different companies, the author tries to pinpoint the extent to which a given corporate culture is applicable in a different cultural context. These studies present the results from really HR-audits. The study deals with the influence of corporate culture. This case study is about a German establishment in the United States （mechanical engineering industry）. The results clearly reveal that the acceptance of a corporate culture in a foreign cultural context is very low among the employees of the host country, regardless of the cultural patterns in the individual cases. The attempt to implement at any price a given concept of motivation programs and human resources development measures has held negative effects instead of positive effects on work efficiency and on the commitment of staff. The results will be critically analyzed. Psychological implications will be worked out and general trends are discussed.