IBUS 255 Cross Cultural Business
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Learning Objective:
Most mergers and acquisitions end in failure, especially international, and one major reason is the lack of successful integration. This case aims to increase your awareness and understanding of how integration in a cross-cultural merger and acquisition requires a powerful integration team.
Read the case study based on this Micron Technology: Leading Change and answer the following question:
1. Summarize the key points of this case in 200 words. Do not exceed limit
2. How would you evaluate the integration implemented by Micron Technology’s Chinese integration team at the Jakarta Plant?
3. What key aspects of culture that you have learned in this course are evident in this case? Refer to Hofstede, Hall and other concepts learned in the course.Number each point. Cite your sources!
4. How are the Chinese negotiation styles different from Americans as it relates to this case? List the 3 most important and use a separate heading to explain each one.
5. What are the 3 key takeaways from this case that can be applied to your future career working in an international environment?