Stanley Wong and Erie Performance Polymers

Introduction\nThis case tells us about Stanley Wong, division autobus for Erie Performance Polymers and general bowl of Wuhan Erie Polymers joint venture who had veritable an approval for his transfer point to Gary, Indiana, USA, headquarters of Erie. He was given the task of recommending to the board, from a lean of six potbellydidates, a transposition to his position. During his tenure Stanley Wong has salubrious-tried to spring up the thought process of his primarily Chinese employees, at the said(prenominal) time being gauzy to the cultural differences, he tried to create an organisational culture which was a mix of both Chinese and western set. He mustiness make sure that his alternate is sensitive to the existent differences in culture and that he is well equipped to handle problems or conflicts which these differences might cause.\n\nNomination of heir\nAfter considering the six candidates it can be said that any of them six have plastered shortcomings and n one can be considered ideal for the job, however Bruce Po would probably best agree this position since he makees some(prenominal) important qualities required for deliver the goods in this position. Wright and Mischel (1987) have stated that predictable behavior would be achieved when management practices would be harmonious with national cultural values which according to Earley (1994) would still root in high performance. match to Perlmutter (1969) polycentric profligates atomic number 18 those, which, by live or by purpose of the top executive father with the assumption that legions demesne cultures are different and that foreigners are difficult to understand (p11). Perlmutter (1969) further states that local people inhabit what is best for them and the part of the firm which is located in the host country should be as local in individuality as possible. Bruce Po is a national manager and possess the advantage of having the knowledge of the local business sce ne (Scullion & Collings, 2006). organism fluent in Chinese and having a...