tubular industries scotland ltd. cross culture management. by rishabh tah

T U B U L A R I N D U S T R I E S S C O T L A N D LT D .

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What are the main reasons for a seemingly harmonious relationship between Scottish managers and French expatriates?

Q U E S T I O N S T O B E A D D R E S S E D

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What do expatriates see their roles as and how have they been received by local management?

Would the expatriation policy of French company work in our country?

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C U LT U R A L O F

F R A N C E

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C U LT U R A L O F

S C O T L A N D

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C U LT U R A L D I F F E R E N C E S B E T W E E N

F R A N C E & S C O T L A N D

Appointed a Scotsman as a General Manager.

W H A T V A L E R I C D I D I N S C O T L A N D …

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Three key roles of French men in Scottish site: Manufacturing manager and Imperial Works manufacturing manager.

Monthly audit of Scottish sites for sales, profits, losses etc. Practical view towards doing business.

Open to learn new and not forcing to adopt home country culture.

No globalisation or internationalisation.

E X P A T R I A T I O N P O L I C Y

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No specific pre-departure training.

Selection on the basis of intelligence, attitude and loyalty.

Clear understanding on the issues to be addressed by France.

Same pay, benefits and position upon repatriation.

Ensures transfer of knowledge to subsidiary.

E X P A T R I A T E R O L E S

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Cultural advisors for the new expats.

Ensuring that they are quick and responsive.

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C U LT U R A L D I F F E R E N C E S B E T W E E N

F R A N C E & I N D I A

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C U LT U R A L D I F F E R E N C E S B E T W E E N

F R A N C E & I N D I A

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C U LT U R A L D I F F E R E N C E S B E T W E E N

F R A N C E & I N D I A

Multiple cultural diversity within India.

W O U L D I T W O R K I N I N D I A ? – F i r s t l e t s c o m p a r e

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Specific training needs to be given to expats if coming in India.

Most of the practices can be replicated.

Multiple cultural diversity within India.

W O U L D I T W O R K I N I N D I A ?

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Specific training needs to be given to expats if coming in India.

Most of the practices can be replicated.

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R E C O M M E N D AT I O N & C O N C L U S I O N

Expose Scotsman to the French sites. More opportunities for Scottish people

to be expatriated. A short term training should be

provided to the French expats. Should continue to exercise current

policy of giving autonomy to the subsidiaries.

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R E C O M M E N D AT I O N & C O N C L U S I O N

Cultural understanding is a vital part for a company aspiring to grow overseas. Culture shapes the way people work, react to the situations. A good cultural understanding would lead to a harmonious relation with the foreign subsidiaries, making the operations smooth and profitable.

T H A N K Y O U

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