20th Century: Business Analysis

Things have definitely changed since the beginning of civilization regarding the impact of business. The 20th century has brought the industrial age which can had some variable to the pros and cons in globalized. It is all about the intention of the managers to get what they need done for the company. If a manager from America needs to get his subordinates in China to meet a deadline or accomplish a weekly goal, it would be wise for him to know the culture and customs of China to better win there favor. The saying "You can catch more bees with honey then you can with a hammer" is a saying I often use in moments like this. However, being that the American manager does not know the culture and customs the way a Chinese resident may know them, …show more content…
In India, authorities have ordered that Coca-cola close down there water bottling plant due to protests saying that the company was extracting too much water and "the effluents released by the plant contain pollutants beyond the permissible limits." It was management that decided not to adhere to the countries needs by restricting how much water they take and ignoring how much pollutants they omit. I 've seen these patterns before. Some businesses, recognizing a great opportunity and worrying if they are able to get the resources in place to take advantage of the opportunity, will have a saying that hints there immoral greed; "we 're losing money". Management was willing to not respect the countries resource to make a profit. On the other hand, "India is one of Coke 's fastest-growing markets thanks to an expanding middle class." Looks like Coca-cola Management found a little "balancing act" in order to be there for years. Need less to say, India does not have a good opinion about Coca-cola at this time. …show more content…
In India, "It is imperative that there is a boss and that the manager acts like a boss". It is expected that when the boss speaks, his/her subordinate listen and excite the instruction even when the subordinates know the instructions are either not correct or will not solve the problem. In Austria, managers have an old-fashion way of going about interaction with there subordinates. It is reported "Everything is done with great charm and warmth". The manager often involves his subordinates in the decision making process of the business. In Mexico, managers expect there subordinates to follow out instructions, but there is a "scratch my back and I 'll scratch your back" relationship built. As a result, relationship bonds in Mexico can run deep. Which manager do you think will have the most success with their subordinates if these managerial styles were mixed between these countries? Will the "boss" style Indian management go well with the Austrian subordinates? Will the "great charm and warmth" style Austrian management be best for Mexican subordinates. How about the "scratch my back and I 'll scratch your back" style Mexican management put the Indian subordinates at ease? It 's definitely something to think