CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA : PROBLEMS, OBSTACLES, AND AGENDA FOR COMPANIES Nathalie Prime, Groupe ESCP-EAP   ABSTRACT Within the context of opening of South African economy, the purpose of this paper is to explore cross cultural management issues in South African multicultural organisations. Using an emic approach, sixteen business cases were studies to explore the following questions : (1) What are the major problems […]

Assignment Content WEEK FOUR ASSIGNMENT: This assignment is to build upon the work done in prior assignments and should be submitted as a paper that includes: A well-written introduction and conclusionHeadings to organize your thoughts and provide structure for your paperReferences (see requirements below)APA formatting of references, citations, headings, and a cover page There are no word count requirements as each proposal will vary in […]

Introduction With the unstoppable trend of globalisation, it becomes extremely significant for international businesses to have a thorough understanding of different cultures. Hofstede (1980, pp. 21-23) defines culture as the collective programming of the mind distinguishing the members of one group or category of people from another. This essay examines Hofstedes cultural framework and suggests that Hofstedes cultural framework is an outstanding and authoritative tool […]

Mismanaging cultural differences can render otherwise successful managers and organisations ineffective when working across cultures. As stated byOsland (1990, p. 4) “The single greatest barrier to business success is the one erected by culture”. Hofstede (1983) defines culture as “the mental programming of the mind which distinguishes the members of one human group from another” (Hofstede 1983 p. 25). Through the comparison of Chinese culture […]

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapters 3, 4 Lesson Minimum of 2 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook) Instructions Review the following ethical dilemmas: 1. John Doe has decided to clone himself. He is sterile. He cannot find anyone to marry him. He wishes to have children. He knows that he will not be able to love a child […]

This report aims to introduce the research carried out by Geert Hofstede and his colleagues, identifying study procedures and overall outcomes. It will also examine each of the seven dimensions individually and clearly detect primary comparisons and contrasts of this model. Key implications of each dimension will also be studied in relation to management of Multinational enterprises, introducing appropriate examples throughout. Geert Hofstede defines national […]

Students must create a PowerPoint presentationThe Scenario: The Baypoint Group (TBG) needs your help with a WLAN proposal. GHS is a chain of sporting good stores that cater to the sport of soccer. Because GHS has grown in popularity, it now has nine stores in the area.GHS is considering implementing a wireless technology that will link all of its stores through wireless broadband service. The […]

S   w 9B07C041 Licensed to the University of Regina for use by Professor Sandra Steen in the course MBA/GBUS 843 Strategic HR Management,” from 01/07/13 to 04/30/13.   DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTINATIONAL PERSONNEL SELECTION SYSTEM     Professors Diana E. Krause and Reiner Piske wrote this case solely to provide material for class discussion. The authors do not intend to illustrate either effective or […]

Both the Wajcman and Jenkins articles were written before the advent of social media and smartphones (in the case of the former, in the 1980s, and the latter, in 1997). Find one thing from either article they got wrong about the “future” of internet/communications/other technology, and select one issue or topic from either article you think would be helpful in addressing an issue with social […]

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYDescription of company in general terms and its business areas, key players and their roles, and relevant time frame of the case.ComInTec AG