A comparison of management styles in China and Germany


Term Paper, 2018

11 Pages, Grade: 1,9

Anonymous


Abstract or Introduction

In the following paper, important factors necessary to excel in international management with a clear focus on China will be discussed, while drawing a comparison to Germany. Throughout the examination, the way of approaching the Chinese market is described. Afterwards, culture is considered with relevant factors like power distance and the leader-follower relationship. Then, values are described with important topics like the decision making processes, meetings and negotiations and conflicts. Afterwards, key factors to success will be mentioned, including personal relationships and the feedback culture. Before drawing a conclusion, challenges likely to occur will be mentioned.

Due to the increasing importance of globalization and the emergence of many competitors, management structures have become dramatically different in China. Behaviors, dynamics and team conformations change rapidly, requiring organizations to react respectively to stay competitive. Managers face the challenge to compromise different cultures within the workplace. Practical management techniques of one country cannot be easily adapted in another. They differ greatly depending on the culture. To what extent the organization benefits from a culturally diverse workforce is controversial.

National values and culture are the biggest obstacle when it comes to achieving management excellence. It requires culture proficiency and responsiveness to meaningful differences in the working environment. But also other factors like the organization’s strategy, economic conditions or the labor market of the host country have an influence on how management practices should be applied. Thus, developing the ability to manage in a cross-cultural context is a prerequisite in doing business successfully in today’s world.

Details

Title
A comparison of management styles in China and Germany
College
University of Cooperative Education Villingen-Schwenningen
Grade
1,9
Year
2018
Pages
11
Catalog Number
V514979
ISBN (eBook)
9783346120656
ISBN (Book)
9783346120663
Language
English
Keywords
china, germany
Quote paper
Anonymous, 2018, A comparison of management styles in China and Germany, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/514979

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