Assignment

Word Limit: 2500-3000 words.

Objectives

• Apply cultural models such as Hofstede to diagnose, understand and appreciate the impact of cultural differences on management processes.

• Understand the national and institutional contexts and how they affect the business environment.

• Understand the content of the participation strategies such as foreign direct investment and be able to analyse the strategy based on the strengths and weaknesses of the approach and the needs of a multinational company.

• Appreciate the unique problems in human resource management faced by managers in alliance organizations.

Study the information in the case study carefully as cases do not always present information in simple ways. You would need to clarify your assumptions when you formulate your answers.

Present a critical analysis and do not merely repeat the information in the case. Avoid plagiarism by using the appropriate writing strategies .

Sections in Assignment

Section 1 - Cultural differences

Using the cultural dimensions explored in Module 1, discuss some of the ways in which Australian and New Zealand citizens are members of cultures or clusters that are different from the clusters in Indonesia (see Module 1 and its readings; about 800 words).

Insert the bar chart that you created in the research activity as an Appendix , but use the descriptions of differences between the countries in the text. Do NOT copy descriptions of national culture from Hofstede's website for Assignment 1, but use a variety of sources to summarise and critique his approach.

Section 2 - Institutional context

Complete the table that will be placed on the course site, and provide a short summary of the basic economic and national differences between the 3 countries that can have implications for Australian companies in Indonesia

In addition to the above discuss in what respects is the Indonesian archipelago unique in Asia in terms of its:

• social institutions

• economic system

• level of industrialisation and

• religion?

What characteristics of the Indonesian workplace should Australian or New Zealand companies take into account when they are planning their internationalisation strategy? (See Module 1 and its readings; about 1000 words.)

Section 3 - Entry strategies

Discuss three viable entry strategies that Australian or New Zealand firms could use if they establish a presence in Indonesia. Do not merely list all possible strategies, but focus on three viable entry strategies for the specific types of businesses. Note two business opportunities for Australian companies for foreign direct investment in Indonesia. (See Module2 and its readings; about 800 words.)

Section 4 - Strategic alliances

Review the website of Du Pont or Shell (noted in Module 3) for that company's operation in Indonesia and Australia. Discuss the evidence on the website about that company's organisational design for their subsidiary or presence in the country as well as evidence of strategic alliances that they have formed with Indonesian or Australian companies. (about 800 words)

You should the review the paper, ensure that there is sufficient depth, integration and insight, finalise the references and presentation.