Study in Cross-Cultural Management JAMES R. LINCOLN‚ HAROLD R. KERBO‚ and ELKE WITT ’ENHAGEN* From a series of qualitative interviews with Japanese managers and German managers and workers in thirty-one Japanese-owned companies in the Dusseldorf region of western Germany‚ this article discusses differences in cultural patterns and organizational styles between the German and Japanese employees and the problems these pose for communication‚ cooperation‚ and morale. First‚ we deal with cultural contrasts:
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Regardless of a company’s motivation for expanding outside its domestic markets‚ the strategies it uses to compete in foreign markets have to be situation-driven; cultural‚ demographic‚ and market conditions vary significantly among the countries of the world. Cultures and lifestyles are the most obvious country-to-country differences. Market demographics are close behind. Consumers in Spain do not have the same tastes‚ preferences‚ and buying habits as consumers in Norway; buyers differ yet again
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How to Communicate Effectively in Cross-Cultural Communications Saundrea M. Grant Colorado Technical University ENG211-1102A-43 Phase 1‚ Individual Project April 11‚ 2011 How to Communicate Effectively in Cross-Cultural Communication Specific Purpose The objective of this presentation is to provide meaning and reasoning to the purpose and importance of cross-cultural communication (also known as intercultural communication) competency‚ and to explain the importance for institutions and
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Subject: International Business - Cross Cultural Management – 7928IBA Date: 24th April 2013 Word Count: Executive summary – 242words Report – 3246words Executive Summary In 1987‚ Banting Seat Corporation and Kasai formed a 35-65 joint venture‚ Japanese-American Seating Inc. (JASI) in Canada. This report analyses the key management issues which influencing the company’s high-efficiency production. Our report identifies three management issues. First‚ JASI was producing
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Cross-cultural analysis for Eva Hoffman pp102-108 Introduction In Lost in Translation‚ Eva Hoffman describes how she starts a new life in a new language. In this essay‚ I will analysis pp102-108 from a cross-cultural perspective to identify relevant cultures‚ sub-cultures and their influences on Eva as well as internalised cultures and non-internalised cultures. Then‚ to see the forms and levels Eva shows on intercultural competence. Tensions of a cultural origin within Eva and between Eva and
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‘Effects of Globalization and Cross-Cultural Experiences in Education Sector’ Introduction I wonder if we can assume that the growing trend of people choosing to study abroad is a consequence of globalization. Furthermore I am interested in understanding the globalized educational culture and its’ associated issues on a local and international basis. The main objective of my research is to acquire as much information as possible and develop extensive knowledge of the research subject. Therefore
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Page 45 Carrying Cultural Baggage: the contribution of socio-cultural anthropology to cross-cultural coaching Barbara St Claire-Ostwald‚ CINCRA International Coaching & Training Consultancy‚ UK Email Contact: barbara@cincra.com Abstract This study examines the cultural awareness of professionals working in organisations. Given the multicultural nature of today’s workforce‚ it is becoming increasingly important for companies and coaches alike to take into account how cross-cultural differences may
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Application of Cross-Cultural Psychology Presentation Nicole Brockman PSY/450 December 8‚ 2014 Professor Tanya Bradwell Whole Foods One of the special qualities that Whole Foods has ensured since 1980 is serving the community‚ customers‚ employees‚ farmers‚ distributers‚ and keeping its word. Creating core values is a reflection of the company and what they stand for as an organization as a whole. These values do not vary from week to week but remain dependable as a reflection of what is true
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and transportation. 1. In England children need to wear uniforms at school‚ but in Latvian schools nobody wears them. 2. Black schools and white schools still exist‚ as well as schools on religion Q.2. Please give ONE example that shows that management is not the same everywhere around the world. 1. In China for example‚ business ppl don’t like to sign papers‚ they are more open for mutual trust‚ if u want to sign paper with them‚ they will think that u don’t trust them‚ but In Eu or Usa everything
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WALMART in Japan 1. Why‚ historically‚ has the level of FDI in Japan been so low? 2. What are the potential benefits to the Japanese economy of greater FDI? 3. How did the entry if Walmart into the Japanese retail sector benefit that sector? Who lost as a result of Walmart’s entry? 4. Why has it been so hard for Walmart to make a profit in Japan? What might the company have done differently? Japan‚ an island nation on the Pacific ocean‚ has none of the natural advantages that have facilitated
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