1. Read the article Arcelor agrees to Mittal Takeover.
2. Read the articleArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel complete acquisition of Essar Steel.
3. PeruseArcelorMittal's corporate websitefor additional information.
4. PeruseHofstede's Insightsfor additional information.
5. In your paper, address the following questions:
   1. Compare Hofstede's cultural dimensions for the countries of Luxembourg, India, and Japan.
   2. Discuss Arcelor's motivation to be acquired byMittal and Mittal's motivation to merge with Arcelor.
   3. Discuss the two major challenges that threatened the Arcelor/Mittal merger. Which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions might be at the core of these challenges?
   4. Discuss at least two reasons why ArcelorMittal acquired Essar Steel.
   5. Discuss the rationale for ArcelorMittal's joint venture with Nippon Steel.
   6. If you were a manager at ArcelorMittal, what cultural challenges might emerge in your attempts to integrate a Christian worldview in the workplace?
   7. add your references