When Dofasco Approached the Cultural Differences of Operating in Mexico

question 55

Multiple Choice

When Dofasco approached the cultural differences of operating in Mexico, Dofasco's motto "our strength is people" was a problem because

• A) it did not translate into Spanish.
• B) Latin American customers wanted a focus on the product.
• C) Mexican workers typically expect more hierarchical structures and want managers to supervise.
• D) Mexican workers like a "flat organization" with no supervision.

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