Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Cultural Awareness: Unwritten Laws

There are many challenges facing multinational companies. Complete the following exercise to experience one challenge.

Process

  1. Step 1. Divide into six groups, each representing one of the following countries: Hong Kong, France, Egypt, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. Examine the cultural practices, customs, and values of the country you will represent. This may be done in class, if you have Internet access, or as homework.

  2. Step 2. Each group should pair together with a second group as follows: United States with Japan, Mexico with Egypt, and Hong Kong with France.

  3. Step 3. Each group should produce one scenario of a business transaction that would be affected by cultural differences found in your research. Fabricate specific companies, characters, interactions, and resolutions.

  4. Step 4. Answer these questions and discuss with the class:

    1. • What were some challenges encountered in your business scenario, and how did you overcome them?

    2. • Why is it important for multinational companies to research a foreign country with which they intend to conduct business?

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