Cross-Cultural Management: Singaporean Managers in Sweden, Challenges

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cross-cultural management challenges encountered by Singaporean managers operating in Sweden. It begins by identifying key areas of conflict, such as the synchronization of organizational culture and the alignment of strategic objectives, and then uses the GLOBE Nine dimensions of culture to dissect cultural differences. The report explores clashes in assertiveness, uncertainty avoidance, collectivism, power distance, gender egalitarianism, future orientation, humane orientation, and performance orientation, highlighting how these differences can lead to workplace friction. Furthermore, it applies Hall's and Trompenaar's cross-cultural models to analyze communication styles, universalism versus particularism, individualism versus communitarianism, and other dimensions, offering insights into how these differences impact workplace dynamics and organizational effectiveness. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding and adapting to these cultural nuances for successful cross-cultural management.