3 As there is a continuing need for this type of working across borders and cultures, thought should be given to common decision premises based on the managing of different cultures, value systems, languages, business environments, industrial relations and management techniques. McCalman (1996)

concludes that from the experience of DEC, where there is a need to address an innovative task, it is better where divergence occurs earlier rather than later in the process, and that this is recognized and managed within the team.