| dc.description.abstract | This study will give insight on how the Cross-cultural training influences the learning process
within the International Joint Ventures. To realize the objective of this research the main
question was answered i.e given national cultural differences, how the cross cultural training
influence the learning process within IJVs.
Both theoretical and empirical research was carried out. A detailed theoretical
background was introduced contacting relevant theories about the learning, cultures, strategic
alliances, joint ventures, distinction between national and organizational cul- tures and Hofstede
cultural dimensions were presented. A relation between the Cross cultural Training (CCT) and
learning determinants i.e trust and openness was provided. By the help of literature review
four prepositions were formulated describing the relation between the CCT, learning and
performance of the Joint Venture through a conceptual model.
The present study is the combination of case study and conducting interviews with five
companies to provide and insight on the relationship between the cross-cultural training and
the learning process within joint ventures i.e Shell and others. The data for case study and
other five interviewed companies provide primary conclusion and then compare with each
other for the final conclusion and answering the propositions.
The final conclusion of this research has shown that Cross-cultural training influence on
the learning process within IJV. However these influences are limited to the openness and not
apply to the trust among them. In additional the influence of the Cross-Cultural training on
improving the performance of the IJV was not determinant.
Keywords: Culture, Cultural distance, Cross-cultural training, Joint Venture, Learning,
Learning, Openness, Trust, Integration, Royal Dutch Shell. | en_US |
