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Managing Across Culture (A): Cora Goes to Hungary

By Charles Galunic,  Erin Meyer
Published 01 Jan 2005
Reference 5254
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Industry Human Resources
Region Europe
Length 6 page(s)
Language English
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Summary

This case examines the entry into China of a popular French retailer. The focus is mostly on the leader/entrepreneur, who must figure out cultural differences and establish a new operation in a foreign land. Strategic issues are in the background.

Teaching objectives

The case series aims to explore local (intra-European) cultural differences and how they impact the operations of a new enterprise.

Keywords
  • AR2005
  • RD0105
  • AR0405
  • LEADERSHIP
  • CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT
  • CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
  • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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Managing Across Culture (B): Cora Goes to Hungary

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    About the authors
    Galunic

    Charles Galunic

    Professor of Organisational Behaviour
    Meyer

    Erin Meyer

    Professor of Management Practice

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