Gung Ho: U.S Vs Japanese Management Styles Gung Ho is an interesting movie‚ which utilizes humour to compare the managerial and cultural differences between the Japanese and the Americans. The theme of the movie is that a Japanese company takes over a failed American auto plant and saves a town from ruin. However‚ conflict arises due to the tremendously different cultures and work ethics of the two groups. A very important element in the movie is the portrayal of the collectivism of the Japanese
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In the movie you saw how a group of English people went to India and what cultural differences they experienced. For instance one of the people who had come to have an operation in India used to be a housekeeper/maid her entire life. She comes into contact with a cleaning lady in India and gives her some tips on how to sweep better. She later on gets invited to come to her home where she lives with her whole family. When she askes why? someone explains that no one has ever talked to her. This is
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It is a common practice in the US for managers to allow subordinates to participate in decision making in order to prepare subordinates for future challenges and tasks. This approach can improve the quality of decisions‚ free up the manager’s time‚ and improve the manager/subordinate relationship. There are several factors and constraints for effective decision delegation. Some of the critical factors mentioned in the Martin Gannon book are the urgency of the decision or time factor‚ the capability
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Power distance At a score of 60‚ South Korea is a hierarchical society. This means that people accept a hierarchical order in which everybody has a place and which needs no further justification. Hierarchy in an organization is seen as reflecting inherent inequalities‚ centralization is popular‚ subordinates expect to be told what to do and the ideal boss is a benevolent autocrat Individualism South Korea‚ with a score of 18 is considered a collectivistic society. This is manifest
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ALLIANCE BUSINESS SCHOOL SUBJECT- GLOBAL DIMENSIONS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ASSIGNMENT NO.-1 DATE: 02/03/11 SUBMITTED TO: Prof. M V NARASIMHAN SUBMITTED BY: Akshay Shah Answer: 1 IMPACT OF POLITICAL TURMOIL IN EGYPT ON GLOBAL BUSINESS: Political turbulence in Egypt in casting a poll on world financial markets driving up the prices of crude oil & food and creating new risks for the shaky world economy in the months ahead. Following are the impacts of political turmoil in Egypt on global
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Outline 1. Introduction The objective of the research is to manage the subsidiary of Metersbonwe in Brazil and Russia. Metersbonwe is a Chinese local clothing brand. Metersbonwe was founded in 1994‚ and it specializes in casual wear. The reasons why I choose this brand is that I’m a young man‚ and I think the design of Metersbonwe is very suitable for the young people. Also‚ Metersbonwe is a popular brand with low price‚ so‚ the developing country like Russia and Brazil could adapt the price
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Four contingencies of reinforcement: 1. Positive Reinforcement Purpose: Serve to strengthen desired behavior Method/How: Gives bonus or present that is powerful and durable‚ praise Essential Element: Correct timing and consistency (Directly after the desired behavior) Example: Teach child correct manners Consideration: Modifications in behavior should equal to the reinforcement 2. Punishment Purpose: Decrease inappropriate behavior Method/How: Can carry out through 1)
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Barriers in cross-culture communications in multinational company Introduction In times of rapid growth‚ both in terms of economic development and globalization‚ number of firms extend their businesses abroad is increasing. A subsequent challenge of this development is the managerial implications of cross-cultural management. Main body The “High Six” company. Problem and Research. The “High Six” company is medium-sized company with about 200 employees‚ and it is one of the famous companies in
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The Global Environment In the past‚ managers have viewed the global sector as closed. Each country or market was assumed to be isolated from others. Firms did not consider global competition‚ exports. Today’s environment is very different. Managers need to view it as an open market. Organizations buy and sell around the world. Managers need to learn to compete globally. Tariff Barriers A tariff is a barriers to trade. Tariffs are taxes levied upon imports. These seek to protect jobs in
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CC 3621 Intercultural Communication Chau Tsz Wai‚ Iris 11092510A (B01B) Submission Date: 21 March 2013 Based on the Hong Kong’s cultural traits of Geert Hofstede’s research‚ Hong Kong has high level of power distance index‚ medium level of masculinity‚ low level of uncertainty avoidance index and low level of individualism. I partly agree with the results. I only agree the first three of cultural traits of Hong Kong and I think Hong Kong is more likely to be medium level of individualism.
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