Why expatriate managers’ cross-cultural awareness and capabilities may contribute to Multinational Corporations’ worldwide success

There is one question in Part A. This is a compulsory question that should be answered in essay style. The total value of Part A is 20 marks. Write up to 700 words for your answer. Discuss why expatriate managers’ cross-cultural awareness and capabilities may contribute to Multinational Corporations’ worldwide success. At least two significant studies of cross-cultural management must be thoroughly reviewed and compared in your response. In the discussion, you are expected to examine and compare the similarities and differences between the two studies. Your answer should show how the national culture of a country influences the culture of an organisation and, as a result, the work behaviour of employees in host countries.