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Chapter 1

1. Schneider & Barsoux explain that convergence is a myth; the world is not ‘getting

smaller'. "In fact, rather than a cultural melt-down, we discover distinct cultural

fragments with clearly defined differences". Please provide TWO examples of these

distinct cultural fragments (don't use the ones mentioned in the book).

In the book the two examples are: Clearly distinct neighbourhoods, Each race

develops competitive subcultures in host country.

Two examples I give: In libraries distinct sections for different cultures, How for

example the bus is divided among different subcultures.

2. The second convergence myth says ‘management is management'? Please give

ONE example of your own that underlines this myth.

Although I do not agree with the myth as it is stated above people see the myth this

way because the goals where management teams work to are the same. (objective

based goals)

3. Please explain the metaphor ‘being in a culture is being like a fish in the water'.

You do not understand what it is like to swim until you end up on the shore. Only then

you realise what your normal environment is like.

4. Figure 1.3 in the book of Schneider & Barsoux shows Lewis Morgan's Pyramid of

Human Development. Please explain why some Chinese negotiators among

themselves refer to their western counterparts as harmless barbarians.

Because there is more hierarchy in civilisation in the Chinese culture they believe we

are barbarians because we do not honour their cultural few on hierarchy.

5. Please explain the Johari window and how it can be used in your own words. What

blind spots have you come across during your studies at IMEM? Please justify your

answer.

The Johari window can give you insight what you see/do not see and what they see

and do not see.

6. Please indicate ONE advantage