Below are some examples of culture clashes between international businesses. They each have had numerous business cases written about them and ultimately either failed to work things out or failed in their efforts to merge.

• In 1998, the automaker Daimler-Benz (German) merged with Chrysler Corporation (American)

Using the country profiles created by the Hofstede Centre. Answer the following questions (one hundred and fifty words per question):

 

1. What could have been done to eliminate/diminish the cultural clash that ensued? Be specific.

Provide reference and in text citation as well.