Critical Thinking Homework: Euro Disneyland
You were introduced to several decision-making tools in the course content. Using the Decision Matrix Analysis along with the Decision Matrix Analysis the YouTube video "Decision Matrix Analysis", make the following decisions relative to the case study about Euro Disneyland (p. 262):
The first section of your paper should be an explanation of this process and how you decided on each of the factors in the matrix.
i. List all of the cultural challenges posed by Disney's expansion into Europe. (Side of matrix.)
ii. Next, list the variables that influenced these challenges. (Top of matrix.)
iii. Decide on a score (1-5) for each of these challenges according to the relative importance of the factors. Multiply each of these scores by 2 to find the weighted scores for each option/factor combination.
Next, respond to the following questions in the rest of your essay:
i. Using Hofstede's four cultural dimensions as a point of reference noted in the case, what are some of the main cultural differences between the United States and France?
ii. In managing its Euro Disneyland operations, what are three mistakes that the company made? Explain your response with examples.
iii. As a conclusion, reflect on your overall thoughts on this case.
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.