Cross-Cultural Adjustment Experience in High Technology Management: Case of Władysław Turowicz in Pakistan Air Force
Cross-Cultural Adjustment Experience in High Technology Management: Case of Władysław Turowicz in Pakistan Air Force

Summary/Abstract: With social structure and technology rapidly changing, cross-cultural management has been regarded as a worldwide trend. While there have been many cases and much literature on management of cross-cultural experiences from a Western perspective, few have discussed cross-cultural management in an Asian context. The goal of this research is to analyze the cross-cultural experience in high technology management and how it leads a boundary spanner toward project success. The researcher analyses the case of Polish engineer Władysław Turowicz, who played a vital role in the formation of Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan’s Space Program (SUPARCO). The researcher has discussed the personal and professional life of Władysław Turowicz and highlights some important cultural perspectives regarding high technology management.

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