"Getting snowed in at a luxurious, rustic ski chalet doesn't sound like the worst problem in the world, especially with others to keep you company. Unless that company happens to be eight of your coworkers ... each with something to gain, something to lose, and something to hide. When the cofounder of Snoop, a trendy London-based tech startup, organizes a weeklong trip for the team in the French Alps, tensions simmer and loyalties are tested. Then...

"Preface Changes in the global business environment have drastically increased demands on businesses in the areas of productivity, product quality, innovation, and product development. Competing in a global environment has increased the need for enhanced communication exchanges, creating trusting cultures, and the ability to cope with the increased complexity and uncertainty of the ever-changing business environment. It is widely recognized that culture...