Global Management

A). The operations of multinational managers are made complex given the diverse cultural environments in which they operate. Discuss the three diagnostic models available to help the multinational manager. What impacts would these have on your management operations?

B.) How can Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) help in reducing trade barriers and in improving global economy? What roles can multinationals play to further the objectives of RTAs?

C.) How could a multinational company's poor adaptation to the cultural environment of a nation lead to the company's failure in management? Provide suggestions for ways to prevent the failure.

D.) Identify the recent developments in technology affecting business and propelling globalization. What problems/challenges have arisen regarding use of the Internet for the global business environment and what probable solutions can you suggest?