The Usefulness of Models of Cultural Difference in Managing International Business


Seminar Paper, 2000

9 Pages, Grade: 2,1


Abstract or Introduction

More and more business is being done in an international context and more
corporations are establishing themselves globally. The question arises, then, regarding whether managerial processes developed for one specific location can be transferred to another and whether they should be changed or remain unchanged during transition. (Hunter 1999)
A series of cross-cultural research has been undertaken during the last few decades suggesting that certain management styles or business techniques may be
incompatible because of cultural differences. The following essay discusses the
usefulness of such models in managing international business. It focuses on the main 'gurus' which have developed the principal models of cross-cultural research including Geert Hofstede as well as Fons Trompenaars. At the end the essay Richard D. Lewis, widely acclaimed author of 'When cultures collide' and his views on national cultures will be discussed.

Details

Title
The Usefulness of Models of Cultural Difference in Managing International Business
College
Nottingham Trent University  (Nottingham Business School)
Course
Strategic Management
Grade
2,1
Author
Year
2000
Pages
9
Catalog Number
V182233
ISBN (eBook)
9783656059172
File size
395 KB
Language
English
Notes
Entstand während eines Auslandsjahres an der Nottingham Trent University.
Keywords
usefulness, models, cultural, difference, managing, international, business
Quote paper
Maik Wagner (Author), 2000, The Usefulness of Models of Cultural Difference in Managing International Business, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/182233

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