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Ford is in the process of training managers for overseas assignments. Would a global leadership program be a useful approach? Why or why not?
Would training be of any value to those managers who will be part of this venture? If so, what types of training would you recommend?
How did project GLOBE build on and extend Hofstede's analysis? What unique contributions are associated with project GLOBE?
Why will cultural differences decline as a roadblock to international understanding, or will they continue to be a major barrier? Defend your answer.
What are the four major dimensions of culture studied by Geert Hofstede? Identify and describe each. What is the cultural profile of the United States?
What is meant by the term culture? Based on your comparisons, what conclusions can you draw regarding the impact of culture on behavior?
What ethical issues faced by MNCs in their treatment of foreign workers could bring allegations of misconduct in their operations?
Identify the major strategic and ethical issues faced by Colgate in its partnership. What do you think Colgate should have done to handle the situation?
If Scherer finds out that the French company has been paying its largest customer $10,000 a month, should Brattle back out of the deal?
What are some current issues facing Saudi Arabia? What is the climate for doing business in Saudi Arabia today?
What are strategies for overcoming impact of counterfeiting? Which strategies work best for discretionary (for instance, movies) versus nondiscretionary goods?
What lessons can U.S. multinationals learn from the political and bribery scandals in recent years, such as those affecting contractors doing business in Iraq.
How important is the political environment in China for the Darby Company? Explain.
Why are U.S. multinationals so interested in going into Vietnam? How much potential does the country offer?
Why are developing countries interested in privatizing their state-owned industries? What opportunities does privatization have for MNCs?
How do the following legal principles impact MNC operations: the principle of sovereignty, the nationality principle and the territoriality principle.
Why is so much foreign money being invested in U.S. manufacturing? Based on your conclusions, what advice would be in order for the conglomerate?
In its business dealings in the Midwest, how might culture prove to be a communication barrier for the company's representatives from Barcelona?
In what way might misperception be a barrier to effective communication between the representatives for both sides? Identify and discuss two examples.
Why did the foreign expat have trouble understanding these statements, and what could be said instead?
How does explicit communication differ from implicit communication? Which is one culture that makes wide use of explicit communication? Implicit communication?
Why might the cultural diversity in the Spanish firm not be as great as that in the U.S. firm, and what potential problems could this create?
What are five of these? Additionally, what underlying principles guided NUMMI in its effective use of multicultural teams?
In which would most Japanese feel comfortable? what conclusions draw regarding importance of understanding organizational culture for international management?
What specific cultural suggestions would you make to the Canadians regarding how to do business with the mainland Chinese?