1. How do cultural influences relate to strategic implementation? Philip Rosenzweig in his article "Why Is Managing in the United States so Difficult for European Firms?" presents some ideas from French managers as to why Americans do not take well to directive from foreign-based headquarters. What are some reasons? Do you agree or disagree?
2. What are international entry strategies? Select and explain five entry strategies that you think would be effective, why?
3. What is the global mindset? What are some of the typical actions and attitudes of a leader with a global mindset? Provide some examples.
4. A Westerner will find many differences when negotiating with the Chinese. Identify some of the cultural and political differences that would influence Western-Chinese business negotiations.