CHAPTER 9 - CULTURE & CORPORATE

1. Cultural view of strategy

1.1. Strategy and corporate culture

1.2. Cultural models of strategy

1.2.1. Controlling model

1.2.2. Adapting model

1.3. Cultural factors of strategy

1.3.1. Relationship with the environment

1.3.2. Relationships among people

1.4. The effect of national culture on strategy

1.5. Global market strategy

2. Strategic alliances and business cultures

2.1. Merging cultures

2.1.1. Culture Shock

2.2. Cross-cultural adaptation

2.2.1. Macro and micro level

2.2.2. Short- and long-term adaptation

2.2.3. New learning and psychological growth

2.2.4. Cross-cultural adaptation process

2.2.5. Conditions of cross-cultural adaptation

2.3. Company strategy

2.4. Mergers and acquisitions: a strategic or cultural issue?