Globalisation of Corporate America and Its Implications for Management Styles in an Arabian Cultural Context

Anwar, Syed Aziz, Chaker, Mohammad Naim, International Journal of Management

Recent years have witnessed globalisation of business with astonishing speed. The US multinational corporations, in particular, have ventured rapidly to enter markets all over the world. This kind of trend poses great challenges for managers as they have to interact with different cultures. The management styles that prove effective in the western world may not produce the desired results in other cultures. This paper highlights the differences between the American and Arabian cultures and examines how the American management philosophy and styles are adapted to suit the cultural context of the United Arab Emirates

1. Introduction

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Publication information: Article title: Globalisation of Corporate America and Its Implications for Management Styles in an Arabian Cultural Context. Contributors: Anwar, Syed Aziz - Author, Chaker, Mohammad Naim - Author. Journal title: International Journal of Management. Volume: 20. Issue: 1 Publication date: March 2003. Page number: 43+. © International Journal of Management Dec 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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