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(1) In what way could the huge cultural diversity in South Africa pose challenges for MNCs seeking to set up business there?
the cultural, social and economic diversity will pose challenges
even within the different racial groups there is a huge variety that has to be considered
recruiting a workforce
interracial language barriers and even within the races
different groups might react to different management styls and organizational structures (hierarchy, compensation, labor relations, time)
very different educational background
historic rivalaries and wounds have to be considered
marketing strategies and product specification might have to be adjusted to the needs of the different ethnic groups in the country
huge difference between reliability
a lot of local specialities, depending on the region
(2) How is South African culture different form or similar to U.S. culture?
Similarity
melting pot with a racial discrimination history
Differences
infrastructure development
educational background
housing and living
crime rate
corruption, black quotes for jobs in public authorities
not the most qualified people were chosen
mistrust against white, due to historic background
huge inequality in the distrubtion of money – social gap
(3) In what way could South Africa benefit from hosting the World Cup in the long run?
2010 – World Cup Soccer provided significant economic stimulus, with more than 160,000 net new jobs created
in advance of the Games South Africa invested heavily in transportation infrastructure
finished most of the first section of their new high-speed Gautrain passenger railway and installed new bus lines
highway have been upgraded
Durban managed to complete South Africa’s first new Greenfield airport in 50 years
the infrastructure projects are creating employment opportunities and are providing worker with long-term skills and training
a challenge was to create power without an unduly adverse environmental...