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Mexico and The United States Managing in Two Cultures was presented at The Offshore Group’s Manufacturing in Mexico Summit. For more information please visit http://www.offshoregroup.com/mexico-outsource-showcase/manufacturing-in-mexico-summit
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The Offshore Group SummitManaging in Two Cultures San Carlos, Mexico Presented by Eva Kras As presented at The Offshore Group’s Manufacturing in Mexico Summit www.offshoregroup.com
Transcultural Management • Role of Business: new international role • Successful Mexican operations: evaluating a new model. • What is “culture” in transcultural organizations. • Culture and values: two levels As presented at The Offshore Group’s Manufacturing in Mexico Summit www.offshoregroup.com
Deep Level Mexican Cultural Values in Business • Family • Spirituality • Interpersonal Relations • Trust • Emotional Sensitivity • Etiquette • Diplomacy – praise and criticism As presented at The Offshore Group’s Manufacturing in Mexico Summit www.offshoregroup.com
Changing Cultural Aspects in Business • Time • Commitment and accountability • Ethics • Relationship with superiors • Feedback and follow through • Teamwork • Competition • Control As presented at The Offshore Group’s Manufacturing in Mexico Summit www.offshoregroup.com
Conclusions for Success • Take cultural differences seriously. • Respect Mexican people and country. • Develop TRUST. • Plan longer time period for Stand-Alone startups. As presented at The Offshore Group’s Manufacturing in Mexico Summit www.offshoregroup.com