Cross-culture study focusing on Argentine, Czech and American business practices what different managerial skill-sets teach us

Abstract

The dissertation compares attendees of Americans, Argentines, and Czechs executives and employees based on the responses taken from a survey of these groups. The paper conclusions are highlighted by case studies involving corporate culture and problem-solving. Goal: How three ethnic groups maintain vary management styles. The goal of the paper is to demonstrate how distinct styles can potentially complement one another. The paper analyzes how groups representing different cultures can work together to make strategic decisions to ramp up sales and improve firms strategic positions. Objectives: To analyze, describe and match particular ethnic groups and to show how cultures and historical contexts affect their business practices. Research Methods: Qualitative Research methods used to compile this paper included surveys, interviews and case studies. These methods are less structured and more intense than quantitative methods. There is a longer and more flexible relationship with the interviewee, so the resulting data have more depth and richness of context, which also means a greater potential for new knowledge and perspectives. Sample: Sampling included 10 surveys and 5 interviews for each of the three ethnic groups studied in this project. These primary data has been analyzed, compiled, and summarized. Estimated time for the project: Five months took the researcher to collect the presented information in this paper. Overseas survey often subjects were often unwilling to respond. While resident in the Czech Republic. The author was able to interview a number of respondents from all three countries. A visit to Argentine allowed to interview Czechs and Argentines, and while currently living in the U. S. permitted access to Americans and Argentines.