What Are the Four Kinds of Inputs and Activities That

question 35

Essay

What are the four kinds of inputs and activities that might qualify as strategic inputs, which merit forming an alliance relationship? Explain the four inputs with suitable examples.

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Definitions:

Dominant Culture

Set of core values shared by the majority of organizational employees.

Cultural Adaptation

The process by which individuals adjust to and integrate with different cultural environments or norms.

Culture Shock

The feeling of disorientation or discomfort one experiences when exposed to a foreign culture or environment.

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.