Joan Kerry, an American national, worked as a senior manager in her firm's headquarters in New Jersey. When her firm opened a new office in Beijing, China, she was transferred to it. Soon, she started feeling anxiety and disorientation in trying to deal with the intricacies and issues of day-to-day life in China Joan is most likely experiencing ________. A) culture collision B) cultural imperialism C) cultural connection D) culture shock

Joan Kerry, an American national, worked as a senior manager in her firm's headquarters in New Jersey. When her firm opened a new office in Beijing, China, she was transferred to it. Soon, she started feeling anxiety and disorientation in trying to deal with the intricacies and issues of day-to-day life in China Joan is most likely experiencing ________. A) culture collision B) cultural imperialism C) cultural connection D) culture shock

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter3: Managing In A Global Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2CFCA

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