(a) Identify four problems that Patrick Dowd must try to resolve and describe the cultural differences behind them. (Describe the cultural differences and provide examples. These can include any types of cultural differences we have discussed throughout the semester, including cultural value dimensions, communication patterns, decision-making styles, labor relations systems, motivations, leadership styles, etc. You do not necessarily need to know anything about the West Indies, just base your assessment on the information provided in the case study.)
(b) For each problem/cultural difference, describe a strategy that could be used to resolve it. (Think about short-term and long-term strategies - be detailed and creative and make sure that you explain how the strategies are appropriate to this cultural setting).
(b) Do you think any of the problems are unresolvable? Explain why or why not.
Your write-up should be approximately 4 pages (~1000 words). YOU MUST PROVIDE IN-TEXT REFERENCES AND A WORKS CITED, EVEN IF YOU ONLY USE THE CASE and TEXTBOOK AS A SOURCE, AND YOU MUST USE QUOTATION MARKS WHEN TAKING WORDS/PHRASES DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE. SEE THE REFERENCING AND PLAGIARISM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS. Read the WEST INDIES YACHT CLUB RESORT: WHEN CULTURES COLLIDE case attached and answer the following questions:
(a) Identify four problems that Patrick Dowd must try to resolve and describe the cultural differences behind them. (Describe the cultural differences and provide examples. These can include any types of cultural differences we have discussed throughout the semester, including cultural value dimensions, communication patterns, decision-making styles, labor relations systems, motivations, leadership styles, etc. You do not necessarily need to know anything about the West Indies, just base your assessment on the information provided in the
References: AND A WORKS CITED, EVEN IF YOU ONLY USE THE CASE and TEXTBOOK AS A SOURCE, AND YOU MUST USE QUOTATION MARKS WHEN TAKING WORDS/PHRASES DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE. SEE THE REFERENCING AND PLAGIARISM GUIDE FOR FULL DETAILS.