July 2014
Intermediate to advanced
184 pages
4h 2m
English
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Implementation, Problem Solving, and Decision Making in Cultures
Despite apparent differences in complexity of decision problems across cultures, the core issues are essentially the same—fulfillment of human needs, protection of the individual, promoting group survival, and maintenance of community norms and standards
—Mann et al. (1998, p 326)
Introduction
Decision making is fundamental to the job of a manager. Socialization and differing business environments, however, can influence both the decision-making process and the choices. With significant growth in international interactions, it is now more important than ever to understand how people from different nationalities make decisions. Top management team (TMT) member orientation ...