WEEK 2 Disc 2: Cultural Challenges of Globalization

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 2: Cross Cultural Leadership Studies from Gutterman (2019), read Impacts of Globalization and Conflicts on Business Performance and Possibilities of Its SolutionLinks to an external site., read Leadership in the Age of Globalization: The Global MindsetLinks to an external site., and read Module 14: Marketing GloballyLinks to an external site.. It is also recommended that you review the webpage Compare CountriesLinks to an external site..

Referring to the case study outlined in the Impact of Globalization discussion forum this week, assume that Sofia has decided to pursue outsourcing and enter the global marketplace. She has determined that she would like to outsource to one of three countries and begin selling the company’s products in that country. She is considering the Philippines, China, or India.

Choose one of the three countries listed above and then, in an initial post of at least 350 words and citing at least two required resources:

• Describe the primary cultural differences between that country and the United States.
• Discuss the cultural challenges that Sofia might face in outsourcing and expanding to the chosen country.
• Make a case for or against Sofia pursuing her outsourcing and expansion plans in the country you have chosen, supporting your arguments with the literature.

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