Discussion questions: Week 2

1. Are cultures converging or diverging? What are the key issues in the
convergence vs. divergence debate?
Globalization has caused cultures to converge and diverge at certain degree. For
example, in developed country like America, the cultures are converging due to
urbanisation
2. What are some of the key influences on culture?
Geography. Religion. Government. Education Convergence of culture because
education is universal.
3. Can we talk about a global system of values?
Human rights - Democracy. Religion Shared value e.g; contribute to society.
4. What are managerial values?
Humble, Trust,