First Visit Abroad
Bill Sanderson is in the air over the Middle East and is excited about his first European business trip.His goal is to scout out potential locations and basically provide input as to how the company should proceed with expanding abroad.There are many options, including maintaining the business' head office in Australia and sending over company representatives when necessary or developing a separate company in Europe and hiring locals as managers.In any case, he is confident about this trip but is somewhat concerned about the strange habits and foreign languages.(If only they would just speak English like everyone else!)
-Refer to First Visit Abroad (Scenario).If Bill is to successfully manage in a global environment, he must ________.
A)attempt to change other cultures to Australian ways
B)learn and accept other cultures
C)compete internationally but remain in Australia
D)learn to manipulate other business cultures
E)learn to not say anything in foreign business meetings to avoid making mistakes

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In order to successfully manage in a global environment, it is important to learn and accept other cultures. Attempting to change other cultures to conform to Australian ways would not be effective or respectful. Competing internationally but remaining solely in Australia would limit the potential for growth and expansion. Learning to manipulate other business cultures would also not be ethical or effective. Lastly, not saying anything in foreign business meetings would hinder communication and potentially harm business relationships. Therefore, the best option is for Bill to learn and accept other cultures.

First Visit Abroad Bill Sanderson Is in the Air Over the Middle East