You are part of a global consulting company that has offices in Japan, Brazil andGermany. The head office is in the UK and the predominant organisational culturestems from there. * Using Trompenaars and Hampden model and Hofstede model discuss how the national and organisational culture from the head office location affects how business is conducted when encountering theregional cultures that are present in each of its locations. (compare and contrast country characteristics).

You are part of a global consulting company that has offices in Japan, Brazil andGermany. The head office is in the UK and the predominant organisational culturestems from there. * Using Trompenaars and Hampden model and Hofstede model discuss how the national and organisational culture from the head office location affects how business is conducted when encountering theregional cultures that are present in each of its locations. (compare and contrast country characteristics).

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Chapter4: Managing In A Global Environment

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