below is two discussion questions. you are required to answer each discussion with at least two current scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article for each question (total 4 refrence). kindly title each discussion with the discussion’s number.
Discussion 1
This case focuses on the cultural differences and management styles of the French company Danone Group in its joint venture with its Chinese company partner, Wahaha Group. In this situation, Wahaha established other companies outside the joint venture that Danone Group claimed infringed on Danone’s interests. These infringements were alleged to be in violation of a non-compete clause and unauthorized use of the “Wahaha”’ trademark owned by the joint venture. Danone sued Wahaha and the lawsuit eventually resulted in Danone Group accepting a cash settlement from Wahaha Group to the “Wahaha” trademark.
After reflecting on this situation involving cultural differences, as a leader, how might an international company enter into a joint venture in Saudi Arabia with a domestic company and demonstrate the commitment to working together well, respecting the Saudi Arabian culture and management style to resolve such a conflict?
What types of decisions would you need to make?
Would there be bias in the decision-making process? Can you give an example?
Discussion 2
After reading the case, reflect and write your paper on the following:
What was the problem in the joint venture that triggered the conflict between the two companies?
What were the differences of each company’s understanding of their own respective roles and responsibilities in this venture?
Did any aspect of organizational culture or national culture affect this perspective?
As a leader, what are some ways you can handle conflict when it arises?
