Problem:
Cultural norms play a large part in the mechanics and interpersonal relationships at work. When you grow up in a culture you take your norms of behavior for granted. You don't have to think about your reactions, preferences, and feelings. When you step into a foreign culture, suddenly things seem different. You don't know what to do or say.
After reading the attached (fictional) case of an American expatriate manager working in a South Korean firm, analyze the situation by addressing the following:
1. Define the problem: What went wrong during Ms. Myers tenure from your point of view?
2. Analyze the cause: How can you explain the problem Ms. Myers is encountering using Hofstede's 5 dimensions of culture by comparing Korean and American culture?
3. Propose a solution: Make a recommendation of 3 specific changes Ms. Myers could have made to her management style to accommodate the Korean environment.
Required Reading:
Green, S. (2011). The would-be pioneer. Harvard Business Review. 89(4), 124-126. Attached