Being flexible and accommodating diversity: the challenge for multinational management

Article Abstract:

The drive for increasing acquiescence to the corporate culture is not as useful as previously considered and may not be beneficial for business. The corporate culture is used, by many multinationals, as a way of controlling their employees. It can also prevent the creation of a more flexible management system to deal with the changing business environment. Multinational corporations need dissenting voices to constantly challenge the practices and procedures within their organisations. Diversity of ideas enhances a company's ability to cope with change and to be innovative.

Multinational Corporations, Management Dynamics NEC, Management, Evaluation, Management research, Corporate culture, Management techniques

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Network analysis of a new export grouping scheme: the role of economic and non-economic relations

Article Abstract:

The role of economic and non-economic exchange relations such as buyer-seller interactions in a new export grouping mechanism designed to encourage cooperation between competitors to improve their foreign trade was examined using a network approach. The results showed that informal bonds between economic actors were crucial to the success of the Joint Action Group of Australian oaten hay processors, otherwise incorporated as the Australian Hay Pty. Ltd.

Market Research, Case studies, Marketing research

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Language: The forgotten factor in multinational management

Article Abstract:

Language should be seen as an important element in the management of multinationals, as it is apparent in most aspects of their business activities. However a shared company language does not necessarily mean that there is meaningful communication. The pervasive impact of language and several individual responses to language constraints is explored through a review of Finnish multinational elevator company, Kone.

Telecommunications systems

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