IDENTIFICATION OF CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN MANAGEMENT IN MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES BASED IN SLOVAKIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 570-574
Author(s):  
Elena Delgadová ◽  
Monika Gullerová
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Culturally Diverse ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Literature Research ◽  
S Model ◽  
Research Analysis

: In 2004, Slovakia became a full-fledged member of the European Union. Since then, Slovakia has been one of the attractive investment locations for multinational companies in the region of Central Europe for its skilled and educated labor force. Managers who want to succeed in running multinational companies in culturally diverse settings must have the intercultural competence, i.e. the capability of thinking and acting in interculturally appropriate ways. The lack of intercultural competence skills in managers may result not only in miscommunication but can also be detrimental to the financial and economic success of organizations. The purpose of the paper was to identify cultural differences in management in German, Korean and French multinational companies operating in Slovakia. In the paper, the methods of questionnaire, literature research, analysis, synthesis were utilized. 160 respondents participated in the research on establishing cultural differences in management based on Hofstede’s model of cultural dimensions.

Kulturelle Unterschiede zwischen Mitglieds- und Beitrittsländern der EU / Cultural Differences between Present and Future Member Countries of the European Union

2003 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jürgen Gerhards ◽  
Michael Hölscher
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Kulturelle Unterschiede

ZusammenfassungKulturelle Unterschiede zwischen den Mitglieds- und Beitrittsländern werden die Integration der neuen Länder in die EU erschweren. Wir gehen in dem Artikel der Frage nach, inwieweit sich die Bürger in den Mitglieds- und Beitrittsländern der Europäischen Union im Hinblick auf ihre Einstellungen zur Familie und zu Geschlechterrollen unterscheiden. In einem ersten Schritt rekonstruieren wir das von der EU-Politik bevorzugte Leitbild einer politisch erwünschten Familie. Die EU favorisiert mit ihrer Politik die doppelte Erwerbstätigkeit von Mann und Frau, die gerechte Aufteilung von Hausarbeit und die zumindest partielle Sozialisation der Kinder in außerfamiliären Einrichtungen. Wir untersuchen dann mit Hilfe einer Sekundäranalyse von Umfragedaten aus west- und mittel/osteuropäischen Ländern, inwieweit dieses Familienmodell der EU von den Bürgern akzeptiert wird. Die empirischen Ergebnisse zeigen, dass sich die beiden Ländergruppen deutlich voneinander unterscheiden. Die Bürger der Mitgliedsländer der Europäischen Union unterstützen signifikant häufiger das EU-Leitbild als die Bürger der mittel/osteuropäischen Länder. Wir interpretieren diesen Unterschied vor allem als Folge der geringeren ökonomischen Modernisierung der Beitrittsländer und der Dominanz einer katholisch geprägten Kultur. Innerhalb der Gruppe der Mitgliedsländer der EU zeigen sich Unterschiede zwischen den protestantischen und katholischen Ländern. Die protestantischen Länder, die zudem meist einen Wohlfahrtsstaat entwickelt haben, der eine Berufstätigkeit der Frauen fördert, kommen dem Leitbild der EU am nächsten. Zum Abschluss des Artikels beziehen wir unsere Befunde auf die klassische kultursoziologische Frage nach dem Zusammenhang von Ökonomie und Kultur und diskutieren die Folgen unserer Ergebnisse für den Integrationsprozess der EU.

Consumption Patterns and Cultural Values in Europe

2013 ◽  
pp. 211-257
Author(s):  
Agnes Neulinger ◽  
Tino Bech-Larsen ◽  
Jacob Rosendahl ◽  
Audur Hermannsdóttir ◽  
Regina Karveliene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Drinking Behaviour ◽  
Drinking Patterns ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Main Research

The chapter focuses on cultural differences in consumption across Europe and describes general attitudes towards consumption and brands, the significance of shopping, and how these are linked to the motives of consumption of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. These topics have been analysed using the Hofstede dimensions, and the evaluation also considers regional differences within the European Union. The main objective of this research is to attempt to understand consumption patterns and national cultural dimensions, general consumption values, and what their connections are to alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinking patterns. The main research question is how cultural styles influence consumption styles within Europe. This analysis concluded that some European societies are more adaptable to cross-cultural influence than others in relation to beverage consumption. The authors’ findings suggest that the cultural dimensions identified by Hofstede supported the understanding of cultural differences related to purchasing, brands and beverage consumption both at national and individual levels. However, there is an overlap between some countries in their drinking behaviour, which supports the claim that existing cultural patterns cannot fully explain the new beverage trends, especially in alcohol consumption. This indicates the necessity of a shift toward new dimensions with regard to beverage consumption and/or eventually consumer behaviour.

scholarly journals EUROPEAN CROSS CULTURAL DIFFERENCIES VS. GERMAN AND ROMANIAN STYLE NEGOTIATIONS

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
MARIANA BAICU
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
International Negotiation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Unity In Diversity ◽  
The Cross ◽  
European Family

Negotiation is a kind of communication between contractual partners having a target, a consensual objective to achieve. In an international negotiation, the businessmen have to know the culture of their partner in order to approach him according to his language, habits, traditions, moral and religious customs. In Europe we know two kinds of cultures: monochronic and polychronic cultures and some authors describe the cultural trinity (Northern, Central and Southern geographical oriented cultures). In the European Union the trend is to have UNITY IN DIVERSITY, proper to the prospective European family, defined by tolerance, understanding, competitive alliances and win-win negotiations. This goal will be achieved by knowing the cross cultural differences, playing the role of the adult negotiator, tolerant, knowing and understanding each other.

scholarly journals Cross-Border Cultural Cooperation in European Border Regions

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-162
Author(s):  
Giada Laganà ◽  
Timothy J. White
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Border Region ◽  
The European Union ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Border Regions ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Local Cultures

The growing interaction between local cultures and international organisations suggests the need for peacebuilders to act strategically when trying to overcome cultural differences and build trust in societies long divided by bloody conflicts. This task is more difficult because the mental barriers that divide people and cultures are exacerbated by borders and walls. Through an analysis of the evolving role of the European Union (EU) in peacebuilding in the border region of Ireland, this forum contribution examines the potential of international organisations to enhance reconciliation by creating new cultural opportunities for cooperation. Existing scholarship focuses mainly on policy initiatives, strategies, directives and funding bodies, often failing to mention how theories are deployed by practitioners especially in the realm of cultural programmes.

A study on the relationship between cultural dimensions and innovation performance in the European Union countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (22) ◽  
pp. 2377-2391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphaël Murswieck ◽  
Mihaela Drăgan ◽  
Mihaela Maftei ◽  
Diana Ivana ◽  
Astrid Fortmüller
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Union Countries ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals A Magyarország és Szerbia közti határ menti turisztikai projektek hatása a Vajdaság turisztikai fejlődésére : The impact of border tourism projects between Hungary and Serbia on the tourism development of Vojvodina

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
Anett Tőzsér
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Literature Research ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Union Support ◽  
Tourism Resources ◽  
The Cross ◽  
The Impact

Jelen kutatás célja, hogy megvizsgálja azoknak a határ menti turisztikai projekteknek az eredményeit és hatásait, amelyek szerb–magyar viszonylatban valósultak meg a 2014 és 2020 közötti európai uniós támogatási időszakban. A vizsgálatokat részben szakirodalmi kutatással, részben pedig azoknak az interjúknak a segítségével végeztük el, amelyeket a térségre jellemző turisztikai termékekhez kapcsolódó jelentősebb projektek vezetőivel készítettünk. A vizsgálatok során azt tártuk fel, hogy a fenti projektek által kitűzött célok és eredmények hogyan és milyen mértékben segítik a Vajdaság turisztikai fejlődését. A kutatás megmutatta, hogy a projektek által érintett településeken kiugró fejlődés ugyan nem történt, azonban az uniós források nélkül ez a fejlődés kisebb mértékű lenne. Elmondható, hogy a turisztikai források mindenképpen fejlődési alternatívát jelentettek a kisebb méretű települések számára, és hogy a támogatott projektek jelentős hatást gyakoroltak egy-egy település mikroközösségének életére, a szorosabb együttműködések kialakítására. The aim of the present research is to examine the results and impacts of the cross-border tourism projects that were implemented under the Serbian-Hungarian relationship within the period of the European Union support between 2014 and 2020. Our research was carried out partly with the help of literature research and partly with that of interviews with the managers of major projects related to the tourism products of the region. The research revealed how and to what extent the goals and results set by these projects help the tourism development of Vojvodina. The research showed that although there was no outstanding development in the settlements affected by the projects, without EU funds development would have been smaller. For smaller settlements, tourism resources were definitely an alternative for development, and the supported projects had a significant impact on the life of the micro-community of each settlement, on the establishment of closer cooperation.

scholarly journals Valorizzare la diversità linguistica e culturale

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daria Coppola ◽  
Raffaella Moretti
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
European Union ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Experimental Sample ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Fundamental Value

Linguistic and cultural diversity has always been a fundamental value of the European Union. However, today, due to the current profound crisis, it is in danger of being perceived rather as an obstacle to cooperation. The aim of this paper is to take advantage of the diversity that characterises multiethnic classes, promoting plurilingualism and a dialogical approach to language learning-teaching and to intercultural communication. In a case study, the validity of plurilingualism and of cooperative methodologies, also in language testing, is confirmed by the results relating to the linguistic and intercultural competence of an experimental sample of middle school pupils.

scholarly journals Preparedness of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Implement ASEAN Common Visa (ACV)

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 419
Author(s):  
Soudalay Phommahaxay ◽  
Peerasit Kamnuansipla ◽  
John Draper ◽  
Phouthakkannha Nantharath ◽  
Eungoo Kang
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Population Mobility ◽  
Data Coding

The concept and practice of free migration has long existed, but the modern border pass and common visa have only been used since the establishment of the Schengen Agreement of the European Union in 1995. Since its establishment, the Schengen Visa has been an extraordinary example of the success of a borderless region and led to vibrant in growth and social development. ASEAN, as a new economic community that tries to set itself as a beneficiary of the lessons learned from the European Union, has been struggling in establishing its own common visa region. The reasons encompass economic, political, and social-cultural concerns. This study focuses specifically on the Lao PDR and it aims to assess the preparedness of the country if the region were to establish the common visa system. The study employs a qualitative approach and collects data via an interview questionnaire. Research data are collected from interviews of six high-ranking government officials. Using the theme generating and data coding approach in ATLAS, a qualitative data analysis program, this study found that the preparedness of the Lao PDR in implementing the ASEAN Common Visa (ACV) spans nine key factors: (1) geographical location, (2) visa policy, (3) immigration control, (4) quota of foreign workers in the private sector, (5) information and communications technology (ICT) in connectivity development, (6) electronic systems in the consular sector, (7) infrastructure, (8) population mobility, and (9) attitudes towards the ACV. After categorizing these factors based on economic, political, and social-cultural dimensions, it was found that population mobility is a common concern among the three dimensions. This suggests that the Lao PDR needs to focus on improvements in border management, synchronization of information and communication technology, infrastructure, and human resources development among the relevant sectors.

Der OECD-Aktionsplan gegen die Steuervermeidung multinationaler Unternehmen – eine ordnungsökonomische Analyse der Maßnahmen und Reformoptionen

2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco C. Melle
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Constitutional Economics ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Profit Shifting ◽  
Corporation Tax ◽  
National Corporation ◽  
Avoidance Strategies

AbstractOn July, 19th, 2013 the OECD published an „Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting“, a catalogue of 15 actions against the tax avoidance strategies of multinational companies. The intention of the present paper is to investigate and evaluate if such a coordination of the national policies is necessary from a constitutional economics perspective. The thesis is that the planned actions against the tax avoidance strategies of multinational companies can strengthen the relation of the national corporation tax revenues to the use of public goods. However, the question arises if for interest and royalty payments an international coordinated withholding taxation would not be preferable and if the European Union additionally should not agree on a common assessment base for corporate taxation.

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