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International Management
C/M/2486. Cross cultural management at Mitsubishi
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- 3700
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper looks at the Mitsubishi Group in relation to organisational culture aspects, namely cross cultural management. The paper begins by presenting background information on the organisation and on the study, and details the theoretical framework. Mitsubishi in relation to cross cultural management is then discussed, and the issue is analysed in detail. Mitsubishi and the Japanese high context culture are discussed, followed by the five dimensions of culture framework. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations for the effects of cross cultural management at Mitsubishi.
KEYWORDS: Mitsubishi Group, organisational culture, cross cultural management, five dimensions of culture,
C/F/1320. Agency Issues in Multinational Banks
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- 2350
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the problems associated with employer-employee relationships looking at the role of agency in company regulation, and analysing the use of agencies in multinational corporations (MNC) with the focus on multinational banking institutions. Agency issues in international banks are examined discussing the difficulties of monitoring foreign and domestic subsidiaries by the host supervisor.
KEYWORDS: Agency Issues, Multinational Banks, foreign subsidiaries, domestic banks,
S/M/643. Ethics and international managers
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the role of ethics for international managers, and aims to assess how managers respond to ethical challenges. The paper does this by examining, in detail, previous literature on the subject. Topics including normative ethics, ethical decision making strategies, and ethical codes of conduct are evaluated and the paper uses two case studies, Telenor and Alfa group to further the discussion.
KEYWORDS: Normative ethics, ethical decision making, ethical codes, Telenor Group, Alfa Group,
C/M/2035. Management issues in global business
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- 250
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper addresses management issues faced by global businesses including the issues of marketing and adaptation to local markets, diversity in human resource and HRM issues in multi-national companies (MNC), international accounting standards and the need of their convergence, operations management in MNC, etc. The role of leadership in global business is examined offering a case study of the former head of British Petroleum (BP) Tony Hayward.
KEYWORDS: Management issues, global business,
C/M/2031. Cross-cultural management in MNC: case of Japan and Mexico
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- 3100
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of cross-cultural management in Multinational Corporations (MNC) drawing comparisons between Mexican and Japanese cultures, reviewing the theory of cultural dimensions by Hofstede, identifying its similarities with other cross-cultural studies including the research by Gomez, and suggesting the ways to deal with cultural differences in Mexico and Japan.
KEYWORDS: Cross-cultural management, MNC, Mexican and Japanese cultures, Hofstede, Gomez,
C/M/2022. Review of article “Brain drain: Inclination to stay abroad after studies” by Baruch et al
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper offers a review of the article “Brain drain: Inclination to stay abroad after studies” by Y. Baruch et al providing the summary of the main themes of the article, discussing its findings, and evaluating the significance of the article for practical management and for a better understanding of the ‘brain drain’ phenomenon.
KEYWORDS: Review, Brain drain, Inclination to stay abroad after studies, Baruch et al,
S/M/600. Understanding French management style
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- 3850
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the French style of management from the historical and philosophical perspectives examining the influence of René Descartes’s (Cartesian) views on the role of reason and intuition in business problem solving, discussing the impacts of the Grandes Ecoles on the French managerial education, explaining the key features of the French management style, and addressing its confrontation with the American management style.
KEYWORDS: French management style, René Descartes, Cartesian, Grandes Ecoles,
S/M/598. Russian and American culture: cross-cultural conflict in International Hotel in Russia
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses cross-cultural issues affecting international hotel management in Russia offering a case study of a cross-cultural conflict in Holliday Inn (International Hotel) in St Petersburg. Features of communicative behavior typical of Russians and Americans are discussed explaining the roots of conflict within the management of the hotel. The role of culture in international business is highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Russian and American culture, cross-cultural conflict, International Hotel, international business,
C/M/1786. How Has Globalisation of Business Changed the Nature of Managerial Work?
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- 3150
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the effects of the global spread of business on managerial practices and the necessity to manage people of different cultural backgrounds in the changing external environment. The balance between ‘local’ and ‘global’ approaches is addressed discussing managerial skills associated with strategic planning and control.
KEYWORDS: Globalisation, international management, decision-making, strategic planning, organisational commitment,
C/M/1781. Transnational and local management at Philips and Matsushita
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the prerequisites of effective management conducting a case study of Philips and Matsushita Electrical (Panasonic) with the focus on their strategies of organisational adjustment to the challenges of international expansion. The policy of the companies’ CEO and top managers is examined and evaluated, the history of both companies is reviewed highlighting their success factors.
KEYWORDS: Transnational management, local management, Philips, Matsushita,
C/M/1505. Cultural intelligence in cross cultural management
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the approaches to cross cultural management critically reviewing literature on the so called cultural intelligence (CQ) to explain the nature of CQ, its applications as a business tool, the measurements of CQ, etc.
KEYWORDS: Cultural intelligence, CQ, cross cultural management,
C/B/1754. Review of ‘Differences and difficulties in international management interaction' by Franklin
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- 1100
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper reviews the work ‘Differences and difficulties in international management interaction’ by Peter Franklin touching on issues he addresses in the paper, defining the meanings of three key terms, describing the methodology and results of his research and explaining the difference between ‘culture standards’ and ‘cultural dimensions’.
KEYWORDS: International HRM, cross-cultural training, Hofstede, cultural standards, cultural dimensions,
C/M/1183. Importance of cultural intelligence for business managers
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of cultural intelligence and determines its importance for business managers along with intelligence quotient (IQ), emotional and social intelligence. The role of cultural intelligence as a manager trait is estimated in the context of globalization and with reference to the theories of Hofstede and Hall.
KEYWORDS: Cultural intelligence, Hofstede, Hall, emotional intelligence, intelligence quotient, IQ, globalization,
C/M/1178. Modern international manager must have Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to survive. Discuss
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the concept of cultural intelligence (CQ) suggested by Hofestede arguing that the role of the manager is to solve the problems of cultural adaptation to the corporate body in order to create integration and coherence within the work structure. The cultural intelligence models and features are discussed describing the tools that can measure CQ and evaluating its role in international companies.
KEYWORDS: Hofstede, Culture, CQ, Cultural Intelligence,
S/M/464. Issues of international management
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of international management (IM) discussing prerequisites needed by a company to expand their business abroad. Organisational structure required by the international business is outlined, the challenges of the PESTL features are identified, the issues of cross-cultural communication and international HRM are addressed including conflict management, negotiation management, etc.
KEYWORDS: International business, PESTL, international HRM, cross-cultural,
S/M/443. International management
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- 3300
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of international management (IM) examining the IM success factors related to companies' organisational structure, identifying the risks of the expansion to foreign markets (PEST model), cultural challenges facing international managers, the features of IM related to business processes of negotiation, decision making, conflict management, and other aspects of HRM in international business.
KEYWORDS: international management, PEST, HRM, culture,
C/M/1005. Cross Cultural Management
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- 1700
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper reviews and compares two articles that examine the issues of cross cultural management among US expatriates in foreign countries analysing how their behaviour and attitudes affect their work life. The importance of such research for managers is discussed, the strengths and weaknesses of both studies are highlighted.
KEYWORDS: cross, cultural, management,
C/M/977. Malaysian Management and Western Principles
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- 2200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines theoretical approaches to management principles comparing them with the management principles used by the Malaysian companies Berjaya and Petronas. The leadership and culture of the companies are discussed, recommendations are suggested about distributorship and logistics.
KEYWORDS: malaysian, management, western, principles,
C/B/1145. Cross Cultural Management
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concepts of organisational culture and cross cultural management analysing the impact of culture on various organisations and offering a comparative case study of Yemen and the UK.
KEYWORDS: Organisational culture, cross-cultural, Yemen, UK,
C/M/711. Development as International Manager
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the Spony Profiling Model (SPM) discussing how 4 and 12 dimensions identify one's international management style, what meaning the 'blue spot' on the cultural map has, and how this relates to the key frameworks used in the module. An action plan is developed to assist one in becoming an effective international manager.
KEYWORDS: Spony Profiling Model, culture, action plan, international management,
C/M/887. Cross-cultural management in Fenix Company
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper presents analysis of Fenix examining the problems that may arise from the new Fenix chart that introduces a second managing director, the advantages and disadvantages of this double authority, and the challenges facing the new director.
KEYWORDS: Cross-cultural management, double authority, Fenix,
C/M/614. Bougainville Copper: Case Analysis in International Management
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- 1700
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents a critique of the article related to the closure of the Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) in Papua New Guinea. Author critically analyses the research conducted by Tonks and Dowling (2002) 'The case of the Bougainville mine: Success and failure in the management of a multinational corporation' Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, vol. 8. Internal and external factors which affected the closing of the mine are discussed evaluating the BCL study from the following perspectives: the clarity of the ideas, the adequacy of the literature review, the accuracy of data collection and analysis, the use of methods and research approaches, etc. The value of the study for international management is outlined.
KEYWORDS: Bougainville Copper Limited, mine, critique,
E/B/256. Critically evaluate the reasons why international companies continue to use expatriate managers even though it is a very expensive option
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the factors behind the use of expatriate managers in MNC foreign subsidiaries providing a review of academic opinions about the motives for international transfers of managers. The problems of the international staffing policy and international product life cycle are discussed.
KEYWORDS: Expatriate, foreign subsidiary, MNC,
S/M/453. Cross-cultural Management: Expatriates' Selection and Training
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- 2800
- DATE:
- 2006
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of expatriation providing its definitions, highlighting the importance of choosing the right people as expatriates, and reviewing academic literature on the selection requirements for expatriates, the methods of selection, the impacts of family on selection, the importance of pre-departure training to minimise cultural shock, the theory of learning, the training media, etc.
KEYWORDS: cross-cultural, management, expatriates, selection, training,
P/M/211. Management style in Belgium
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- 1000
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper is discussing the management style in Belgium and draws attention to the Belgian culture
KEYWORDS: management, style, belgium,
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