Lessons for American companies in adapting to local cultures : a case study of EDS in Bahrain
This research focuses on American companies operating in Bahrain, employing Bahrainis whose national culture governs their daily routine. Making EDS a case study, this research explores the conflicts that arise at the work place when organisational culture encounters national culture and customs. Ev...
Main Author: | Hussain, Jassim |
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Other Authors: | Mavin, Sharon |
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Northumbria University
2010
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.533402 |
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