German Expatriates in Mexico

Causes of Intercultural Conflicts and their Remedies
  • Andreas Kissling
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Abstract

This article introduces several intercultural conflicts which typically arise between German expatriate managers and local employees in Mexico. To explain the causes of these conflicts, underlying cultural differences are analyzed and explained. Courses of action are recommended to help expatriates avoid these pitfalls when working in Mexico.

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