MGT 672 Discussion 5-cultural decision-making using the case study “Brief Integ

this week’s discussion will focus on cultural decision-making using the case study “Brief Integrative Case 2.1: Coca-Cola in India” (p. 248) the text.

This case focuses on the cultural differences of the U.S. company Coca- Cola and the country of India. In this situation, the people in the area around the Coca-Cola plant accused Coca-Cola of reducing the water levels, and more importantly, contaminating the water supply used for farming and personal consumption in their bottling process.

After reflecting on this situation involving cultural differences, as a leader, how might MNEs demonstrate their commitment to working with different countries like Saudi Arabia and respecting the cultural and natural environments of the country?
What types of decisions would you need to make?
Would there be bias in the decision-making process?
Can you give an example?

Hint: use headings for each of these questions to make sure you have responded to all of the.

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Romani, L., Mahadevan, J., & Primecz, H. (2018). Critical cross-cultural management: Outline and emerging contributions. International Studies of Management & Organization, 48(4), 403–418.
Caputo, A., Ayoko, O., Amoo, N., & Menke, C. (2019). The relationship between cultural values, cultural intelligence and negotiation styles. Journal of Business Research, 99, 23–36.
“Brief Integrative Case 2.1: Coca-Cola in India” (p. 248) in International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior
Hinson, J., Whitney, P., Wilson, C., & Nusbaum, A. (2019). Working memory loads differentially influence frame-induced bias and normative choice in risky decision making. PloS one, 14(3), e0214571.