Discussion Post: Euro Disneyland
Using the Decision Matrix Analysis along with the Decision Matrix Analysis video, make the following decisions relative to the case study about Euro Disneyland (p. 262):
The first section of you should be an explanation of this process and how you decided on each of the factors in the matrix.
• List all of the cultural challenges posed by Disney's expansion into Europe. (Side of matrix.) Need in-depth analysis on the cultural challenges
• Next, list the variables that influenced these challenges. (Top of matrix.) depth analysis.
• Decide on a score (1-5) for each of these challenges according to the relative importance of the factors. Multiply each of these scores by 2 to find the weighted scores for each option/factor combination.
Next, respond to the following questions in the rest:
Using Hofstede's four cultural dimensions as a point of reference noted in the case,
• What are some of the main cultural differences between the United States and France?
• In managing its Euro Disneyland operations, what are three mistakes that the company made? Explain your response with examples.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.