Daniel is the new boss in an American factory in Suzhou, China. He hired a nephew...

 

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Daniel is the new boss in an American factory in Suzhou, China. He hired a nephew of a Party official to smooth over negotiations with the local government. The nephew was incompetent and cost the company a lot of money. The Chinese manager suggested that the nephew be transferred to an inactive position. This is not the American way because they do not understand the concept of 'guanxi' to build relationships in business. But the US bosses are far away and Daniel must act quickly. What should Daniel do? Daniel is the new boss in an American factory in Suzhou, China. He hired a nephew of a Party official to smooth over negotiations with the local government. The nephew was incompetent and cost the company a lot of money. The Chinese manager suggested that the nephew be transferred to an inactive position. This is not the American way because they do not understand the concept of 'guanxi' to build relationships in business. But the US bosses are far away and Daniel must act quickly. What should Daniel do?

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In the scenario described Daniel is facing a challenge that requires balancing the local business practices in China with the expectations and practic... View the full answer