Homework
Case Study: Developing Transnational Groups.
Use the assigned chapters and the "Interpersonal Relationships in Transnational, Virtual Teams: Towards a Configurational Perspective" article located in the attachment.
Read the following case study scenario:
In a recent merger, two companies combined; one company was located in the United States, and the other company was located in Japan. Although both companies are now a unified business organization, offices will be kept in both countries. Because of this merger, transnational groups are now being formed with employees from the United States and from Japan.
Identify sub-sections for each bullet point below including the introduction, conclusion, and references.
Write a 1,050 to 1,400 words paper that addresses the following:
i. Define organizational culture, and discuss how an organization's culture can affect its members.
ii. How might individualism and collectivism affect the functioning of the new transnational work groups in this scenario?
iii. Discuss strategies that can help transnational work groups be successful and effective when meeting face to face.
iv. Because transnational work groups will generally work virtually, discuss strategies focused on helping virtual, transnational work groups be successful and effective.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.