American Factory is an Oscar winning film that chronicles how a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory
Question:
American Factory" is an Oscar winning film that chronicles how a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in Ohio, and some of the issues faced by both the American workers and the Chinese managers. The film is an interesting and important examination into the challenges of cultural differences in international business.
a. Describe the person in the film that was the most compelling or interesting for you. Why?
b. Describe some of the characteristics about "The Chairman," both positive and negative that you thought were compelling.
c. Which "side" did you have more sympathy for -- the Chinese or the Americans? Why?
d. In your view, what are some of the positive and negative aspects of foreign investment in the United States? That is, people from other countries buying and operating businesses in the United States.
e. What was one part of the film that you found particularly interesting or something you learned from the film that you may not have thought about before?
f. If you have had some experience when a difference in culture presented a challenge for you, please share it.
g. Did you think watching the film was a valuable experience for you?
International Marketing And Export Management
ISBN: 9781292016924
8th Edition
Authors: Gerald Albaum , Alexander Josiassen , Edwin Duerr