International Management: Cultural Differences and Expatriate Success Factors

International
Management
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Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Part 1................................................................................................................................................3
Task 1a.............................................................................................................................................3
Task 1b...........................................................................................................................................13
Reflection.............................................................................................................................13
Part 2..............................................................................................................................................14
Critical discussion of expatriate failure and success factors................................................14
Factors which contribute to globalized economy.................................................................18
CON CLUSION.............................................................................................................................19
 REFRENCES.......................................................................................................................20
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INTRODUCTION
International expansion of businesses is repentant on the ability to effectively handle cultural
differences and utilize company resources to adapt to changing cultural environments across
international boundaries. The company on which this report is based is the United Kingdom
multinational consultancy business Accenture which has operations in various countries across
the globe. The company was founded in 1989 and primarily offers consultancy and information
technology services to consumers. This report looks at the challenge is related to international
expansion in Germany Brazil and Japan. In addition to this, expatriate failure is critically
discussed in this report along with success factors for expatriates and the concept of culture
shock for expatriates.
Part 1
Task 1a
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The issues due to differences in organizational culture of headquarter go outlet and international
outlet is described in this present along with its implication.
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