Problem 1: Describe the term culture. How does culture affect international business? What are some global cultural issues that affect international business? Provide examples to support your answer.
Problem 2: What types of cultural differences are relevant to managers working in dissimilar cultures? What might managers do to address cultural differences?
Problem 3: Imagine that you are an international business manager. How would you use the Hofstede Framework to manage your staff or partnerships?
Problem 4: How does culture influence communication? What challenges are associated with cross-cultural communication? What steps or techniques might international business mangers use to improve communication across cultures?
Problem 5: What types of verbal and nonverbal communication might be used in international corporations? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each type of communication? How does culture affect each type of communication?