MBD-2 5/3 Discussion


  1. Review the video “10 Minutes with Geert Hofstede on the Importance of an International Perspective.”
  2. Examine the PowerPoint The Importance of an International Perspective.
  3. Read “The Challenge of Multicultural Management in Global Projects.”
  4. Review the webpage “Nokia: Our offices.”
  5. Read “Why #hashtags rule and how to use them properly.” 
  6. Navigate to the discussion below and post a substantive response supporting multicultural competence as a necessary management skill.
    1. In your initial post, present your most compelling arguments for multicultural competence as a necessary management skill.
    2. Be sure to provide research to support your position.
  7. Select a global location for Nokia Corporation outside of North America.
    1. Create a multicultural competent hashtag for the Nokia global location you chose and explain its meaning and significance. 
  8. Your initial response should:
    1. Be 200–300 words in length.
    2. Include a minimum of two properly cited references from academic sources.