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15e
Cultural Collision
Change by Imposition
sometimes called cultural imperialism—
involves imposing certain elements from
an alien culture,
such as a forced change in laws by an
occupying country that, over time,
becomes part of the subject culture.
Elements of culture
Language
• Language is critical to culture because it is the
primary means used to transmit information and
ideas.
• Knowledge of local language can:
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permit a clearer understanding of a
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situation; provide access to local people;
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allows the person to pick up nuances,
implied meanings, and other information
that is not stated outright.
The importance of
culture in different
business contexts
Influences of Culture
on International Management
Culture influences strategic management in a number of
ways:
• Work attitudes
• Achievement motivation
• Time and future
• Ethics
National stereotypes
and key dimensions
of culture
conclusion
Different styles of communication and interaction
result from the cultural differences listed above.
These can lead to workplace misunderstandings,
poor interpersonal and intergroup relationships,
inefficiency, and higher costs. Two examples
provide some insights into how we can apply the
above typologies.
Cross-cultural
management