Cross cultural management in a Korean-Myanmar joint venture firm | |
| Author | Myo Thet Nwai |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-05-03 |
| Subject(s) | Joint ventures--Myanmar Investments, Korean--Myanmar |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-05-03 |
| Abstract | Cross-Cultural Management deals with organization management practice across cultures. It point out the challenges and opportunities which arise from increasing internationalization. The growing importance of world business creates a demand for managers sophisticated in international management and skilled at working with people from other countries. This research attempts to find out the key cultural difference between the Korean executives and Myanmar employees in business environment that seems to affect the Korean companies doing joint venture business in Myanmar and mnning joint production with a state owned plywood factory. The focus is on a number of cultural values affect on management of Korean investors, Myanmar partner and subordinates. It suggests (1) ways to deal with difficulties resulting from different cultures and (2) ways to facilitate the cooperation and interactions between Korea and Myanmar businessmen. This research shows how Korean executives enhance the productivity across the cultural gaps and improve productivity. The analysis indicates that most problems and conflicts are mainly due to different cultures in the Korean Myanmar joint venture firm and can be reduced by mutual understanding of each other's value. |
| Year | 2005 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-05-03 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Swierczek, Fredric W.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sununta Siengthai;Singha Chiamsiri; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Cetana Education Foundation (USA);Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2005 |