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1. Define the four basic predispositions MNCs hav toward their international operations.
2. If a locally based manufacturing firm with sales of $ 350million decided to enter the U market by setting up operations in France, which orientation would be the most effective: ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric, or geocentric? Why?
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4. Most MNCs need not enter foreign markets to face the challenge of dealing with multiculturalism. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer.
5. What are some potential problems that must be overcome when using multicultural, diverse teams in today's organization? what are some recognized advantages? Identify and discuss two of each.
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6. One of the major reasons that foreign expatriates have difficulty doing business in the US is that they do not understand American slang. A business executive recently gave the following three examples of statements that had no direct meaning for her because she was unfamiliar with slang: "He was laughing like hell." "Don't worry; it's a piece of cake." "Let's throw these ideas up against the wall and see if any of them stick." Why did the foreign expat have trouble understanding these statements, and what could be said instead?
7. Yamamoto Iron & Steel is considering setting up a minimill outside Atlanta, Georgia. At present, the company is planning to send a group of executives to the area to talk with local and state officials regarding this plant. In what way might misperception be a barrier to effective communication between the representatives for both sides? Identify and discuss two examples.
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Comprehensive model for diagnosing organizational system
: Choose an example of a hypothetical job position and describe each of its design components at the individual level.
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Economic systems from capitalism-socialism-feudalism
: Select two economic systems from Capitalism, Socialism, Feudalism, Mercantilism, State Capitalism, Communism, or Mixed.
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Ethics and values
: ANALYZE each ethical issue according to its impact on the field, relevance to the current and future stakeholders in the field,
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Grow and develop as a leader in future
: What are you currently doing to ensure that you continue to grow and develop as a leader in the future?
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Challenge of dealing with multiculturalism
: Most MNCs need not enter foreign markets to face the challenge of dealing with multiculturalism. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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Describe how the gentile community views the events
: Nehemiah uses the word reproach to describe how the gentile community views the events and circumstances of the poor people of Jerusalem.
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Business strategies of any two competing firms
: Compare and contrast business strategies (e.g., cost, quality, innovation) of any two competing firms in the IT service industry
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Labor contract negotiations
: Imagine you were selected to participate in your firm's labor contract negotiations. You may take either an organization or union perspective.
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Describe mcnerney leadership style
: Using transactional/transformational theories, how would you describe McNerney's leadership style?
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