American companies form the majority of MNCs (multi-national corporations). On the other hand, many people believe that Americans are poorly equipped to assist an organisation to enter into a non-American culture. Explain the characteristics of the American culture according to the above given statement that would prohibit understanding and empathetic behavior towards another culture.

American companies form the majority of MNCs (multi-national corporations). On the other hand, many people believe that Americans are poorly equipped to assist an organisation to enter into a non-American culture. Explain the characteristics of the American culture according to the above given statement that would prohibit understanding and empathetic behavior towards another culture.

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter15: Managing Teams

Section15.6: Multicultural Teams

Problem 2DQ: Has economic globalization helped people to bridge these cultural gaps? Why or why not?

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