TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kuhl,Dietrich
TI  - Internationalization of an interdenominational faith mission: how acceptable and effective are multicultral teams in WEC International? 
AV  - BV4070 .I584 1996
PY  - 1996///
KW  - Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions
KW  - Ministry perspective project
KW  - W.E.C. International
KW  - Intergroup relations
KW  - Interpersonal relations
KW  - Missionaries
N1  - Typescript; A ministry persective project submitted in partial fulfillment of  the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, 1996; 1. The Problem Stated; 2. Precedent Research; 3. Research Methodology; 4. Project Results and Evaluation; 5. Conclusions and Recommendations; Appendices; List of Tables; 1 (leaves 288-317); Introduction --; Ministry Context --; Limitations of the Study --; Identification of Variables of Interest --; Research Questions --; Delimitation of the Problem --; Definition of Terms --; Importance of the Study --; Importance for Personal Ministry; Research by Secular Authors --; The Marginal Man --; Ethnocentrism and Ethnic Prejudice --; Culture's Influence on Behavior --; Cultural Awareness --; Intercultural Communication --; Cross-Cultural Work Satisfaction --; Intercultural Effectiveness --; Leadership and Management of Cross-Cultural Teams --; Multicultural Teamwork --; Intercultural Conflict Management --; Cross-Cultural Counseling --; Cross-Cultural Competency Assessment --; Intercultural Orientation and Training --; Cultural Country or Area Studies: Cross-Cultural Perspectives --; Cultural Synergy --; Organizational Structures and Management Across Borders --; Discussion of Internationalization in Missions: The Ecumenical Perspective --; Discussion of Internationalization in Missions: The Roman Catholic Perspective --; Discussion of Internationalization in Missions: The Evangelical Perspective --; Partnership and Cooperation --; International Teams --; Globalization in Missions --; Missionary Effectiveness --; Intercultural Pastoral Counseling --; Conflict Mediation across Cultures --; Principles for International Mission Leadership --; Preservice Training with International Missions --; The Discussion of Internationalization in WEC International, 1950-1995 --; 1950-1969 --; 1970-1979 --; 1980-1989 --; 1990-1995 --; Theological Considerations --; Precedent Research in WEC International; Overall Research Strategy --; Self-Completed Questionnaires --; Research of Archives at WEC's International Office --; Database Research at WEC's Research Office --; Operational Definition of Terms --; Procedures for Implementing the Research Strategy --; Questionnaire 1 --; Questionnaires 2 and 3 --; Research at the Archives of WEC's International Office --; Database Research at WEC's Research Office --; Procedure for Selecting Respondents --; Questionnaire 1 --; Questionnaires 2 and 3 --; Plan for Interpreting Data --; Quesitonnaire 1 --; Questionnaire 2 --; Questionnaire 3 --; Research at the Archives of WEC's International Office --; Research at WEC's Research Office --; Plan for Reporting Findings; General Evaluation of Questionnaires --; Questionnaire 1, 2, 3 --; Empirical Unknown 1 --; Research Question 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 --; Empirical Unknown 2 --; Research Question 6 --; Empirical Unknown 3 --; Research Question 7, 8, 9; Conclusions --; Library Research --; Insights from an Ongoing Policy Discussion within WEC International --; Review of Implementation of WEC's Internationalization Policy --; Review of Effectiveness of Multicultural Teamwork --; Review of Difficulties in Multicultural Teamwork --; Review of Factors that Facilitate Effective Multicultural Teamwork --; Review of Organizational Problems of International Missions --; Recommendations --; Recommendations to the Leadership of WEC International --; Recommendations to Other International Missions --; Recommendations for Future Research --; Epilogue; Glossary --; Questionnaire One --; Questionnaire Two --; Questionnaire Three --; Questionnaire Three --; Tables 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 (Chapter 4); Criteria of Encapsulated and Constructive Marginality --; Reasons for Resignations, 1961-1975, and 1976-1983 --; Respondents to Questionnaire 1, by Category --; Respondents to Questionnaire 1, by Field Membership and Ministry --; Respondents to Questionnaire 2, by Category --; Respondents to Questionnaire 2, by Gender --; Respondents to Questionnaire 2, by Nationality and Ethnic Background --; Respondents to Questionnaire 3, by Category --; Respondents to Questionnaire 3, by Gender --; Respondents to Questionnaire 3, by Age --; Fields, by Size of Teams --; Policy Acceptance --; Ministry Satisfaction --; Multiculturalism's Influence on Ministry Satisfaction --; Internationalization and Specific Resignations from the Mission --; Resignation Rates, 1960-1994 --; Resignations from British Sending Base, 1980-1991 --; Team Effectiveness --; Perceived Effectiveness --; Influence on Personal Stress Level --; Influence on Level of Interpersonal Tension and Conflicts --; Enrichment of Fellowship --; Influence on Team Unity --; Influence on Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity --; Influence on Testimony --; Impact on National Believers and Churches --; Influence on Team Effectiveness --; Influence on Gift Mix and Perspective on the Team --; Start of New Work or Ministries --; Influence on Specific Resignations --; Influence on Resignation Rate --; Influence on Contextualization --; Removal of Blind Spots --; Overall Assessment of Advantages Versus Disadvantages --; Synopsis of Affirmative Responses --; List of Comments on Effectiveness --; List of Commonets on Advantages of Multicultural Teamwork --; Listof Comments on Disadvantages of Multicultural Teamwork --; Perceived Help for Improving Multicultural Teamwork --; Ranking of the Ten Highest Mean Scores of Leaders --; Ranking of the Ten Highest Mean Scores of Non-Westerners --; Ranking of the Five Lowest Mean Scores of Leaders --; Ranking of the Five Lowest Mean Scores of Non-Westerners --; Synopsis of Mean Scores and Standard Deviations of 40 Facotrs --; Synopsis of Range and Frequencies of 40 Factors; 2
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