Cross Cultural Management: Saudi Arabia

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Cross Cultural Management Challenges in the Clothing Industry: Saudi Arabia Globalization and Cross Cultural Management Introduction The importance and significance of cross cultural management and globalization in today’s multinational world is irrefutable. Nations no longer act as separate entities; they can be seen as one large intermingling society with shared values, ethics, languages, practices, and cultures (At-Twaijri, 1989). Nevertheless, differences still exist. Regardless of how truly globalized the world has become, the fact remains that we are all different or unique in one way or another. It is due to these differences that cross cultural management has become essential for all multinational organizations. In this day and age, it has become crucial to take into account how institutions function and interact differently in different environments. Organizations planning on international ventures must take into consideration the implications of differing cultural dimensions, languages, governments, religions, laws, and regulations among other aspects. Scenario The scenario at hand is one of an expanding clothing company based in Montreal that seeks to expand operations into the Middle East. In this regard, the company has found an eager and capable organization based in Saudi Arabia that is prepared to form a partnership in order to introduce the products into the Arab market. After the completion of the due diligence, they have successfully received the needed authorization from various business and governmental organizations in both Canada and Saudi Arabia. The initial plan is to set up a regional headquarters in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, followed by opening a few high-end boutiques in the main cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran. After gauging the success of their new venture, the company plans further expansion into the Middle East.

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