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Question 1

Use Hofstede's four dimensions to analyze the following situation: Simon Peters, with 20 years of experience as the general manager of a large electronic components manufacturing firm in the United States is being sent as a general manager to his firm's newly established plant in Japan that has 5000 employees. He was chosen because of his outstanding success in handling workers in USA.

Suppose you are a consultant. What advice(s) would you give to Simon Peters before he commences his new job in Japan. The advice is to inform Simon Peters of how he will deal and handle the Japanese workers and how he would run the newly established plant.

Question 2

Using relevant examples, explain how trade can be a powerful engine for promoting economic growth and bringing about prosperity in the Pacific Island countries. Use examples from the Pacific Island countries to support and explain your answer.

Question 3

Critically discuss the effects of globalization on national sovereignty of countries. Give examples from the Pacific Island countries to illustrate your answer.