1. Based on their home countries how might the organizational cultures of four companies mentioned be district from one another and in what ways could they be the same?
2. If the first two companies want to form joint ventures (Zara, with H&M and Louis Vuitton with Tiffany & Co) what could be some potential ways the organization culture could interact?
3. What types of problem might a culturally diverse top management team at headquarters create for the two joint venture? Give some specific examples. How could these problems be overcome?
4. How could work structures and schedules of these companies at their respective headquarters affect operation in Japan? In what ways are they different or similar?