| Author | Nguyen Van Nga |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-98-38 |
| Subject(s) | Joint ventures--Vietnam
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| 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 |
| Abstract | Operation and performance of international joint-ventures depend upon how effectively
partners work together. Cross-cultural factors play a major role in such partnerships. This
study makes an attempt to understand the cross-cultural factors in Dutch and French jointventures with Vietnamese paiiners in Ho-Chi-Minh city Vietnam.
By using qualitative and quantitative tools, the study has made an attempt to find out cultural
differences among Dutch, French and Vietnamese managers. The cultural differences are
found in terms of characteristics, knowledge and behavior of the managers who are in the
Cross-cultural environment of the joint-ventures.
Based on research data which is collected in Ho-Chi-Minh city Vietnam and Friesland Dairy
Food Co. Ltd. in The Netherlands, the study points out that Vietnamese managers are
culturally different from the expatriate managers-Dutch and French in terms of power sharing,
communication, cultural orientation, openness, and emphasis on building relationship. These
differences can lead to problems in the operation and the performance of the joint ventures.
The potential problems and recommendations are also suggested based on the differences in
the culture. |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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) | Truong, Quang;Bechter, Clemens; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1998 |