1. Define cultural intelligence and its relevance in the cross-national organization today 2. Briefly discuss, evaluate and state its relevance in cross-national organizations theories such as: a. Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory b. Trompenaars’ Model of National Culture Differences c. The Lewis Model 3. Explain five strategies for working in cross cultural virtual teams

1. Define cultural intelligence and its relevance in the cross-national organization today 2. Briefly discuss, evaluate and state its relevance in cross-national organizations theories such as: a. Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory b. Trompenaars’ Model of National Culture Differences c. The Lewis Model 3. Explain five strategies for working in cross cultural virtual teams

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

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Chapter6: International Management

Section6.6: Strategies For Expanding Globally

Problem 1DQ: Why did Bayer Crop Science decide to move from its original regional organization of units to a more...

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