Global Business Manangement-510
Professor Sue Golabek
Christi Griffin
October 27, 2013
Introduction In multinational workplaces understanding how important the significance of cultural differences is larger than we might think. Organizations that are diverse have to work together because their functionality impacts the productivity of the workplace. It is vital to have an understanding the different cultures to develop a strong organization. Certain principles will help you acknowledge that different cultures exist within the organization. As a manager, you have to analyze the reasons for the development of the differences and address them professionally. It is crucial that the organization accepts the unique values and beliefs of others and adapt to the different behaviors that come along with the different cultures (Swallow, 2013). Communication is vital when dealing with cultural differences because no one is willing to address where the problem is rooted from. It is necessary to talk and deal with each culture communication style because you will be able to meet the needs of others, become sensitive to feedback, and adapt to the changes. This paper will address the risks working with Polish community, how it was an advantage to work in the different cultures, how the Polish reacted to working with the U.S., and what recommendations can be given to strengthen the Polish work habits.
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The cultural differences, risks, and difficulties the Polish faced compared to the U.S. included: selecting a manger, age and seniority, wages, and team goals. The Polish faced issues with selecting a manager because the felt those employees that were hired should be managers immediately, when the U.S. makes the employees go through training and ensure that they are qualified for the position.
The Polish associated the word manager with higher merits that other
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