25 Aug Explain three criteria used to select these managers, based on the needs of the company and the cultural, political, and economic characteristics of the destination country.
Managers use training to create functioning teams that can succeed in a country that has political, economic, and cultural differences from their country of origin. In this assignment, you will prepare your management-level employees to lead in a foreign country by creating a training manual that sets them up for success.
Scenario
Continue in your role as a senior manager of the same company as in the Week 4 assignment, Choices About Global Expansion. The board of directors of the company has decided to open a facility in one of the countries you recommended in your Week 4 presentation (you pick one of those countries for this assignment). Leadership has selected several managers from headquarters to go there as expatriate employees. Your job is to prepare a training manual for them.
Instructions
Write a 5-7 page training manual. Label the sections using the words in bold type provided:
Introduction. Identify the country selected by the company and describe the characteristics of the economy, politics, and culture that influenced this decision. (Note: The country must be one of the two you recommended in Week 4.) This overview will set the stage for you to present training topics relevant to your audience of expatriate managers. Include sections in your training manual that are labeled with the headings provided in items 2-7.
Selection. Explain three criteria used to select these managers, based on the needs of the company and the cultural, political, and economic characteristics of the destination country. This will emphasize to the selected employees which of their characteristics are most important in their expat roles.
Culture. Outline at least three dimensions of the local culture and recommendations for behaving appropriately in response to them.
Cross-Cultural Negotiations. Identify cultural differences affecting negotiations between home and destination countries and negotiation styles to bridge the gap.
Management Practices. Propose at least three management practices that will be effective given the culture of the country.
Motivation. Propose a motivational strategy that will align with the culture as well as the political and economic systems of the destination country.
Sources List. Use at least four sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Examine the challenges of management in diverse economic and political systems in order to identify destinations for global expansion.
Recommend effective leadership and management practices for managers in international and global organizations operating in diverse cultures.
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Criteria Ratings Pts
Describe a country’s economic, political, and cultural characteristics that make it a good destination for a company expansion. (16%)
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28.8 to >25.91 pts
Exemplary
Describes a country’s economic, political, and cultural characteristics that make it a good destination for a company expansion.
25.91 to >23.03 pts
Competent
Describes a country’s economic, political, and cultural characteristics; description of how these factors make it a good destination for a company expansion needs elaboration.
23.03 to >20.15 pts
Needs Improvement
Lists a country’s economic, political, and cultural characteristics; does not identify why it is a good destination for company expansion.
20.15 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not list a country’s economic, political, and cultural characteristics.
/ 28.8 pts
Define three criteria for selecting expatriate employees based on the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of a destination country. (15%)
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27 to >24.29 pts
Exemplary
Defines three criteria for selecting expatriate employees based on the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of a destination country.
24.29 to >21.59 pts
Competent
Defines two criteria for selecting expatriate employees based on the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of a destination country.
21.59 to >18.89 pts
Needs Improvement
Defines one criterion for selecting expatriate employees based on the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of a destination country.
18.89 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not define criteria for selecting expatriate employees based on the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of a destination country.
/ 27 pts
Recommend three cultural dimensions of a given country and appropriate behavioral responses. (15%)
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27 to >24.29 pts
Exemplary
Recommends three cultural dimensions of a given country and appropriate behavioral responses.
24.29 to >21.59 pts
Competent
Recommends 1–2 cultural dimensions of a given country and appropriate behavior responses.
21.59 to >18.89 pts
Needs Improvement
Describes cultural dimensions of a given country; does not tell why they require or identify appropriate behavioral responses.
18.89 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not describe cultural dimensions of a given country.
/ 27 pts
Identify cultural differences affecting negotiations between your company and its destination country and negotiation styles to bridge the gap. (15%)
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27 to >24.29 pts
Exemplary
Identifies cultural differences affecting negotiations between the company and its destination country and negotiation styles to bridge the gap.
24.29 to >21.59 pts
Competent
Identifies cultural differences affecting negotiations between the company and its destination country; does not identify negotiations styles to bridge the gap or they are not suited to the described differences.
21.59 to >18.89 pts
Needs Improvement
Identifies cultural differences affecting negotiations between parties in general, but not the company and its destination in particular.
18.89 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not identify cultural differences affecting negotiations.
/ 27 pts
Propose at least three management practices that will be effective given the culture of the country. (15%)
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27 to >24.29 pts
Exemplary
Propose at least 3 management practices that will be effective given the culture of the country.
24.29 to >21.59 pts
Competent
Propose 1-2 management practices that will be effective given the culture of the country.
21.59 to >18.89 pts
Needs Improvement
Proposes management practices; does not provide evidence they will be effective given the culture of the country.
18.89 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not propose effective management practices.
/ 27 pts
Propose a motivational strategy that will align to the culture as well as the political and economic systems of the destination country. (14%)
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25.2 to >22.67 pts
Exemplary
Proposes a motivational strategy that will align to the culture as well as the political and economic systems of the destination country.
22.67 to >20.15 pts
Competent
Proposes a motivational strategy that will align to the culture or the political and economic systems of the country; does not argue effectively that one aspect aligns to the destination country.
20.15 to >17.63 pts
Needs Improvement
Proposes a motivational strategy; does not argue that it aligns to the culture, political, and economic systems of the destination country.
17.63 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not propose a motivational strategy.
/ 25.2 pts
Use at least four sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. (5%)
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9 to >8.09 pts
Exemplary
Provides and cites four credible, relevant, and appropriate sources.
8.09 to >7.19 pts
Competent
Provides and cites 1–3 credible, relevant, and appropriate source or sources.
7.19 to >6.29 pts
Needs Improvement
Provides sources but does not cite them or they are not credible, relevant, and/or appropriate.
6.29 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not provide sources.
/ 9 pts
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. (5%)
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9 to >8.09 pts
Exemplary
Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling in accordance with SWS style.
8.09 to >7.19 pts
Competent
Writing contains 1–2 errors in grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or the application of SWS style.
7.19 to >6.29 pts
Needs Improvement
Writing contains 3–4 errors in grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or the application of SWS style.
6.29 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Writing contains more than four errors in grammar, mechanics, spelling, and/or the application of SWS style.
/ 9 pts
Requirements: 5-7 pages
