Question

An American company is in a joint venture with an overseas Middle East company. The U.S. managers are particular about time management and appointments for conference calls and meetings. However, their overseas Middle Eastern counterparts are not conditioned the same way and don’t necessarily adhere to schedules. This variation in time management is an aspect of their _____ environment.

Answer 1

Answer:

This variation in time management is an aspect of their _cultural____ environment.

Explanation:

The working environment of countries differ.  This environment also dictates approaches to issues.  For example, this Middle Eastern company operates in a cultural environment that does not take issues with time management serious unlike the American counterpart.  The prevalent cultural environment may not be easy to overcome.  For this reason, companies engaging in international relationships should factor in this consideration of differences in culture whenever they venture outside.