CROSS CULTURAL ISSUES WALMART IN SOUTH KOREA Wal-Marts venture into South Korea is yet another example of a company attempting to duplicate its strategies and business model unsuccessfully. Wal-Mart didn’t consider how the vast differences in culture could affect their survival and ultimately let their complacency‚ conservatism and conceit get in the way. Their continued losses forced them to withdraw their investment after failing to adapt to the environment‚ the culture and customer needs. Wal-Mart
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Cross –cultural issues in South Korea Personal relationships are very important to develop and maintain a smooth business operation in Korea. When doing business with Korea a personal relationship is always through introduction and connection never through cold calling. As Neal Goodman‚ President of Global Dynamic states‚ the overriding issue in doing business in Korea is always developing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships‚ and finding the right way to show respect. Newcomers should
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Wal-Mart Cross Culture Perspectives Ethics 316 April 18‚ 2013 Lilia Rosales Wal-Mart Cross Culture Perspectives Walton was the founder of the World’s number one biggest company‚ according to Fortune 500. In 1950‚ along with his wife Helen‚ Sam Walton owned his first store. In 1962 Sam opened the very first Wal-Mart store in Rogers‚ Arkansas. Wal-Mart is one of the largest companies in the United States‚ but internally touching base in countries just as Japan‚ China‚ Mexico‚ Canada‚ Brazil‚
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Table of Contents Cover Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Executive Summary & Introduction of South Korea 3 Cultural Analysis & components 4 • Values & Attitudes • Manners & Customs • Personal Communication • Social Structure • Education Impact on International Business through culture 6 • Power
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The Haeinsa Temple or “Temple of Reflection on a Smooth Sea” also belongs to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is one of the more important temples in Korea as it houses the historical Tripitaka Koreana – Buddhist scriptures that are carved into approximately 81‚258 printing blocks. Those blocks have stayed in the Haeinsa Temple since 1398. The construction of this temple has 2 legends. The first one mentions that Haeinsa was built in gratitude of Buddha’s mercy after two monks have
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Intercultural Business Communication 2011 Abstract This report has reviewed the culture of Korea by using Hofstede‟s five dimensions of national culture (1997). Culture is defined and critique of the five dimensions is discussed‚ followed by the analysis of Korea culture that shows significant contrasting cultural values with Western countries. Moreover‚ stereotypes of Korea seem related to the power distance and collectivism culture‚ deriving the strong bond in nationalism and respect to
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Wal-Mart Cross-Cultural Perspectives Name Course Professor Wal-Mart Cross-Cultural Perspectives Wal-Mart is an international organization that is faced with different cultural issues. Amongst the most important issues that confront international businesses in the globe entails the differences in culture. Cultural differences influence different businesses that are operating across the globe. So as to respond to cultural difficulties‚ businesses have to come up with as well as implement efficient
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Socio-Cultural Analysis South Korea has been commended worldwide for having an education system that supported it to transform the country and rapidly grow its economy over the past few decades. Based on the United Nations Educational‚ Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report‚ they stated that South Korea holds the highest tertiary rates at 97.97 % for the total population‚ and it was higher than any country in the world (UNESCO‚ 2014) . Furthermore‚ according to the latest OECD education
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ability to communicate and effectively resolve conflict among various ethnic employees within an organization is a reality that management faces today. It is crucial for managers to learn how to address concerns voiced by individuals of a different background. This ensures that the organization will run smoothly and the employees ’ will be satisfied and confident that they are valued by the company. However‚ it is important to learn how to solve conflict related to these particular incidents. As the
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strongly recommend to enter the South Korean market. Its economy has decent growth and relative stability: its inflation stays on the relatively low level. The most harmful issue can be a conflict with North Korea‚ that can affect further country’ development. To all intents and purposes‚ it is necessary to consider such factors as economical‚ financial‚ political‚ social and technological. I would relate political to one of the most sufficient. Talking about South Korea‚ political aspect is formidable
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