9:41 ll LTE 34. Mr. G had been working for a paper company as the Assistant Operation Officer headquartered in Seattle U.S.A. To expand the business and reduce the cost, the company decided to open a new paper plant in Indonesia and Mr. G is appointed to be in charge of the entire project in Indonesia. This is the first time Mr. G was sent to work in a different country with a different language and culture. As a Global Leader, he should do all of the followings EXCEPT which one? * a. Be open and flexible to other cultures and aware of the different communication with person from another culture, verbally and non- verbally. b. Have multi-perspectives for problem solving. c. Transfer and enforce management systems and workplace culture from USA to Indonesia to maintain efficiency. d. Maintain high safety standards and controls.

9:41 ll LTE 34. Mr. G had been working for a paper company as the Assistant Operation Officer headquartered in Seattle U.S.A. To expand the business and reduce the cost, the company decided to open a new paper plant in Indonesia and Mr. G is appointed to be in charge of the entire project in Indonesia. This is the first time Mr. G was sent to work in a different country with a different language and culture. As a Global Leader, he should do all of the followings EXCEPT which one? * a. Be open and flexible to other cultures and aware of the different communication with person from another culture, verbally and non- verbally. b. Have multi-perspectives for problem solving. c. Transfer and enforce management systems and workplace culture from USA to Indonesia to maintain efficiency. d. Maintain high safety standards and controls.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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