Using an open interview technique, information about the challenges facing Australian and Vietnamese managers working in joint ventures was gathered from ten Australian and 26 Vietnamese respondents. Our analysis suggests that salient differences exist along several dimensions:...

As the world becomes more of a global market rather than a collection of separate markets it is important for MNEs to develop international managers who can be safely moved between different ational, cultural and business environments. It is suggested that involving managers in formulating and...

The relationship between culture and management development in the South East Asian state of Brunei is examined. The natures of cultural and organisational values in Brunei are found to be similar to those of other countries in the region. Brunei′s cultural orientations are shown to cause...

The article presents an analytical discussion of the role of traditional religious and social philosophies in the conduct of business and management relationships in South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Recommendations are made as to how Westerners can use this knowledge to improve...

Culture has an effect on efforts at management training and development. Experiential exercises have cultural values embedded in them. Transporting training exercises across cultural boundaries represents a challenge full of opportunities and pitfalls. Two American‐made training exercises –...

Describes the use of a computer simulation to enhance management skills in an Indonesian Master of Management (MM) programme during the spring of 1991. Cultural and language differences presented special problems. Enthusiastic student response and the permanent inclusion of the simulation in the...

Examines Russian cultural values and discusses their implications for management systems in Russian organizations today. Using Hofstede′s four cultural dimensions, combines the conclusions and observations of the author with literary references and proverbs. Gives valuable insight into Russian...

Economic and business restructuring has proceeded at a dizzy pace in Central Europe since the overthrow of Communist Government and centralized state planning. The development of effective business leadership is essential to the success of joint ventures involving Western firms and local...