Impact of Culture on International Business
Order Instructions:
In this case you look at changes to the accounting standards in Egypt. This case combines culture, politics and business principles. The Accounting in Egypt case can be accessed here:
https://cdad.trident.edu/Uploads/Presentations/114497Accounting%20in%20Egypt%20for%20BUS401.pdf
Please go and find the following 3 articles. Refer to these materials as needed in your 4-5 page essay.
Wade, Jared (2004),”The Pitfalls of Cross-Cultural Business”, Risk Management, March 2004, v 51, Pages: 38-43
Gibson, R. (2006), Small Business (A Special Report); Foreign Flavors: When going abroad, you should think of franchising as a cookie-cutter business; Unless, of course, you want to succeed. Wall Street Journal September 25, 2006, Page R. 8
As an example, read about Ace Hardware “international” experiences:
Carlo, Andrew M. (2006). ” Overseas Adjustment”, Home Channel News. New York: October 2006, Volume 32, Issue 13, Pages 26-28
-Write a 4-5 page report that includes the following.
-Discuss the problem of cultural mistakes and cultural challenges faced by Egypt in changing its accounting systems and standards.
-Draw conclusions and list supporting references and cite sources.
