1. The right to control information about oneself
(information privacy) seems to be based in culture. How can culture and
information technology affect each other? With the dramatic increase of
social networking sites, what cultural dimensions would be most likely,
and least likely, to regard the preservation of privacy as a human
right?
2. How do cultural influences relate to strategic
implementation? Philip Rosenzweig in his article ‘Why Is Managing in the
United States so Difficult for European Firms?’ presents some ideas
from French managers as to why Americans do not take well to directive
from foreign-based headquarters. What are some reasons? Do you agree or
disagree?
3. What are the four approaches for staffing for global operations? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
4. What is the global mind-set? What are some of
the typical actions and attitudes of a leader with a global mind-set?
Provide some examples.
