Theories of Convergence, Divergence, and Crossvengence
When the goal of a headquarters is to integrate closely with
a subsidiary, it becomes essential to understand culturally-defined behaviours
and values, in addition to local laws and practices.
How useful are theories of convergence, divergence and
crossvergence in explaining the complexities of relationships between
headquarters and subsidiaries, and how is this theoretical framework similar to
or different from other cross-cultural management frameworks? Which theoretical
framework(s) would you apply when considering how to bring about more effective
integration with subsidiaries and minimise risk for headquarters?
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