Formative Assessment

You will explore cultural differences as well as organisational strategy at a global or international level. The task is outlined below:

You are a HR Consultant working for a MNC from a country of your choice (country A) which is looking to engage in a Joint Venture with an engineering company from a second country of your choice (country B). You have been asked to provide a critical overview of the main challenges that the MNC may confront in the creation of International Teams. You should aim to address the following questions:

What are the major institutional and cultural differences which separate country A and country B? Use relevant models and theory to support your discussion and analysis.

What are the challenges and barriers of working in a multicultural managerial team comprising representatives from both countries (A and B) firms?

What is the role of expatriate's cross-cultural training in supporting adjustment, enhancing horizontal communication, information flows and influencing assignment success?