Globalization of the Economy and the Organization

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Globalization of the Economy and the Organization

• The global economy
• International trade
• Multinational organizations
• Economic interdependence

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Dynamics of Culture

• Culture shock
• Cultural convergence
• Cultural divergence

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Hofstedes Dimensions of Culture
Individualistic
Collectivist
High power distance
Low power distance
High uncertainty avoidance
Low uncertainty avoidance
Nurturing
Achieving
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Manufacturing Globalization
Raw Materials
Manufacturing Assembly
Distribution
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International Divisional Structure
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Global Structure
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Global Matrix
Headquarters
Region 1
Region 2
Product Group A
Product Group B
Foreign Subsidiary
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Organizational Behavior Globalization

• Individual processes
• Perception and attitudes
• Learning and motivation
• Group processes
• Leadership
• Communication

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Globalization Management

• Understand the business environment from a global
  perspective
• Learn the countrys culture
• Interact with foreign colleagues as equals

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A Synopsis of Organizational Behavior
Strategy Structure Culture
Environ- ment
Group Processes
Individual Processes
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Continuing Issues

• Importance of learning and knowledge
• Impact of technology
• Managing the remote work force