Hans and Wolfgang Experience American Culture

9 Pages Posted: 25 Mar 2008

Date Written: May 18, 2005

Abstract

Two German expatriates are assigned to a newly formed strategic alliance with a company in the United States. They experience difficulty with American culture and the culture of the organization. Although they achieve some success in their assignment, the two men leave the company a year early and return to Germany. The case explores possible areas of conflict between German and American culture.

Keywords: German culture, expatriates

JEL Classification: A22

Suggested Citation

Rarick, Charles A., Hans and Wolfgang Experience American Culture (May 18, 2005). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1112305 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1112305

Charles A. Rarick (Contact Author)

Purdue University Calumet ( email )

Hammond, IN 46323-2094
United States

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