Staffing Organizations
If forecasting is rarely exact, why should a firm bother doing it? How can contingent employees help an organization prepare for anticipated surpluses or shortages of workers?
Intercultural Management
Imagine that you are the manager in charge of a company negotiating a joint venture with the Chinese government. Discuss how your understanding of the decision-making process can help you through the negotiation process and the concessions that you might be willing to make during negotiations.
What are some of your main cultural concerns in the negotiations, and what are some of the Chinese concerns about negotiating with you?