C/B/981. Managing cultural diversity by MNC

The paper examines the concept of culture identifying the levels and components of organisational culture and focusing on the cross-cultural challenges in managing culturally diverse markets by MNC. The responses of the multinationals are analysed with the focus on standardization techniques. The dimensions and rationale of standardization are outlined.

S/B/353. Evaluate the importance of theories about dimensions of culture to the modern global manager

The paper examines the challenges of managing human resources under globalization discussing the concept of culture, reviewing the cultural dimensions outlined by Hofstede, defining national and corporate culture, and highlighting the importance of cross-cultural training for managers.

S/B/365. Giving industry specific application, evaluate the importance of theories about dimensions of culture to the modern global manager

The paper examines the challenges of a modern global manager faced by national and corporate cultures. Related academic literature is reviewed including Hofstede's theory of cultural dimensions; corporate culture and its challenges are explored.

S/B/348. Knowledge Transfer, Knowledge Replication and Learning in Non-Equity Alliances: Operating Contractual Joint Ventures in China. Analysis of Business Cultural Issues

The paper addresses the issues of business culture offering its definitions and presenting a comparative study of Chinese and Hong Kong cultures. Philosophical approaches to national cultural values are reviewed including Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism; a historical overview of China and Hong Kong is presented highlighting the differences between their business cultures.

C/B/968. Organisational Culture in Eurobank

The paper examines the organisational culture (OC) of Eurobank reviewing relevant theories and concepts of OC and management and discussing different aspects of OC including the relationship between national culture and organisational culture, cross-cultural management, communication within workplace, etc.

S/B/341. Critically analyse academic literature on the national culture of China using the views of Hofstede. Indicate the likely implications and potential pitfalls for an Anglo-Saxon manager working with Chinese people

The paper examines cross-cultural issues of international business reviewing Hofstede's multi-dimensional model of national culture, applying it to the description of the Chinese culture, and highlighting the elements relevant for business communications between the British and the Chinese.

S/B/325. Advantages of culturally diverse workplace in global business world

The paper examines the factors that lead organisations to internationalise, highlighting the increasing importance of globalisation and reviewing literature on the growing interdependence between countries, and the dynamics of cultural diversity in organisations. Culturally determined aspects of business are identified including motivation, individualism vs. collectivism, etc. The advantages and disadvantages of a multicultural workforce are outlined.

S/B/327. Intercultural Issues: ban on wearing religious symbols

The paper looks at the prohibition to wear religious symbols, namely Christian crosses, imposed by British Airways (BA) on their employees due to their uniform policy. The author argues whether this could be considered as religious discrimination.

S/B/328. Culture shock

The paper examines the concept of culture reflecting on the author's personal experience of a cultural shock, and suggesting adjustment tactics when dealing with other cultures, especially when moving abroad.

S/B/329. Intercultural awareness and student exchange programs

The paper examines the challenges of student exchange programs highlighting the importance of cross-cultural awareness in the communication between people of different countries and reflecting on the personal experience of communicating with a Ukrainian girl in the UK.

S/B/330. Working in multicultural organization and Philippines culture

The paper examines the role of intercultural awareness analysing the author's personal working experience in a multicultural organization and the acquaintance with the Philippines culture. A guide for foreigners is offered; reflections on cultural shock are presented.

C/B/886. Role of culture in shaping international business environment

The paper examines the role of culture in shaping international business environment providing the definition of national culture and cultural dimensions according to Hofstede, identifying the components of business culture, and addressing the issues of international HRM.

C/FC/33. Etiquette in Middle Eastern Coffee Shops

The paper examines the rules of etiquette in Middle Eastern Coffee shops in London conducting primary research among the customers and discussing the survey findings about traditional and cultural aspects of Arab etiquette, the use of codes and rules and the extent of their applicability or acceptance among other ethnicities and cultures who visit these coffee shops.

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