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Cross-cultural challenges when doing business in China.(Research Note)

Abstract

With the globalisation of world business, China has become an appealing 有吸引力的market for foreign investors. The problem of cross-cultural management arises as the cooperation between China and its culturally different Western partners continues to increase at an unprecedented无前例的 rate. This paper presents an understanding on the general cultural differences between America and China by applying the cultural dimensions of Hofstede and Bond. It also discusses the impact of these cultural differences on their management practice from five aspects: cooperative strategies, conflict management, decision-making, work-group characteristics, and motivation systems.

Key words: national culture; individualism/collectivism; cross-cultural management.

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Title: Cross-Cultural Challenges When Doing Business In China
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