In describing the evolution of a US-Japanese joint venture between 1960-95, the cases illustrate the difficulties associated with the transfer of a strong culture and entrepreneurial practices from one country to another. They show how the partners resolve differences in management, organisation, culture, marketing, production, etc. in order to build a successful business in Japan.

The case describes the creation and development of a partnership between a large global corporation based in Europe (UK) and an entrepreneurial venture in South Korea. It illustrates a success, and the challenges that are likely to occur even when partners have co-operated successfully.

This series of cases (A) (B) (C) is the saga of an eventful relationship between a large global corporation based in Europe (UK) and a partner (licences and joint venture) in South Korea. It explores the many issues raised in such partnerships, and the role of people in handling them.

This series of cases (A) (B) (C) is the saga of an eventful relationship between a large global corporation based in Europe (UK) and a partner (licences and joint venture) in South Korea. It explores the many issues raised in such partnerships, and the role of people in handling them.

The case describes problems associated with performance appraisal in different national cultures. It illustrates the difficulties in implementing a common set (and processes) of performance appraisal around the world, in a global corporation.

In 1993 Thailand’s Champaca, a major Asian trading company, was attracted to the newly opened Russian market. A promising deal to supply canned fruits (pineapple) produced by a local Thai company, Pinco, was waked out. A series of mistakes and unforeseen circumstances caused the deal to collapse with serious losses for Champaca.

The case describes the challenges faced by an expatriate manager in understanding the host country culture (Thailand). Confronted with an important decision to take - regarding safety - he must choose which leadership style to adopt.

Building a Team
Changing the Figures
The Mess
PT Kalimantan Pulp (A)
Safety First?
The Wife's Tale
Workshop Incident

Building a Team
Changing the Figures
The Mess
PT Kalimantan Pulp (A)
Safety First?
The Wife's Tale
Workshop Incident

Building a Team
Changing the Figures
The Mess
PT Kalimantan Pulp (A)
Safety First?
The Wife's Tale
Workshop Incident