Deliverable Length: 400-600 words papersAssignment DescriptionYou are in the role of project manager for a coffee franchise global expansion project. You plan to expand into two different countries. T

You are in the role of project manager for a coffee franchise global expansion project. You plan to expand into two different countries. The magnitude of the project requires you to

prepare for the project kickoff meeting and business negotiations with the project team who are potential partners from Mexico and China. You understand that these cultures are

vastly different. They have different business customs, social protocols, and languages, so conducting business with each country requires a customized approach.

To prepare for your first outreach effort with each country, analyze the cultural similarities and differences that exist between the countries and the United States using Geert

Hofstede's Six Cultural Dimensions (link here and belowyf D V G L V F X V V H G L Q W K H D V V L J Q P H Q W Q R W H V F K D W V H W F 1 R W H W K D W W K H W Z R F R X Q W U L H V D U H F K D U D F W H U L ] H G E \ F R O O H F W L Y L V P Z K L O e

the United States has an individualist culture.

Once you have done your research, compare and contrast each country according to your findings. Discuss the implications of the relative cultural dimensions based on what

you read related to Hofsteds from the web site. How might they impact managing the global expansion project? Remember that you are adapting your approach from a United

States point of view. (400600 wordsyf .

This assignment lays the foundation for IP4, where you will apply your findings to forming an effective global team.

Visit Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions

Create a country comparison using the United States in first dropdown menu box to see the values for the six cultural dimensions. After selecting the United States, a

second country can be chosen in the second dropdown menu box. Keep the United States in the first box and then repeat for each country (Mexico and Chinayf L Q Y R O Y H G L Q W K e

fast food expansion project to see a comparison of their scores.

Using your findings:

Explain Hofstede’s cultural dimensions.

Using the United States as a basis for comparison, evaluate each country's similarities and differences relative to the franchise business deployment.

Discuss the implications for your initial communications within each country. For example, what is the impact of collectivism relative to individualism regarding

management communication? Use Intellipath, MUSE, Beyond the Book. Live Chats and the CTU Library to help identify cultural characteristics that will be important

during your first project meeting with each country.

Read Chapters 23, 7 of the textbook

Demonstrate knowledge of intercultural communication processes and list ways to develop effective intercultural communication skills.

Discuss how different cultures use verbal communications and how cultural intelligence can positively affect communication outcomes.

Identify regional, international, and cultural differences in communications.

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