Globalization has integrated businesses in such a way that working together with others from different cultures is common. With this in mind, read the following scenario and discuss the questions in the form of an essay:
Select from these countries to answer the following questions (Brazil, Russia, India, or China):
To insure a successful start to your business, your local bank has recommended you work with a consultant for the first year as a condition of financing. The consultant lives in _____ and plans to work and communicate with you remotely.
- How will you integrate diversity into your company? What will be the benefits of having diverse team members within your organization?
- What three aspects of conducting business interactions with a consultant from _____ should you consider?
- What obstacles will you have to overcome to communicate and cooperate remotely? What methods do you plan to use to communicate?