At Kinicki & Kreitner Website: View online Manager’s Hot Seat Case #8 “Cultural Differences: Let’s Break a Deal” and prepare a response to the set of questions listed below. Be sure to base your answers on information gleaned from good scholarly research on cultural differences and their impact on business relationships and success. (Commonly used key words include cultural awareness, cross-cultural differences, intercultural communication, and cultural intelligence (CQ), and intercultural negotiations.) Hofstede’s work must be one of the references used for this assignment. Hofstede is one of several leading management scholars who have studied national cultural differences and their implications for doing business. Questions: (20%) Describe the culturally derived differences that are apparent in this video case and explain how and why these affected the interaction between Norio and Michael. (20%) Referencing the scholarly work on national cultural differences explain what Michael might have done to prepare for this meeting being certain to justify each proposed action. (20%) Both individuals in this scenario were acting in alignment with their cultural norms and values. Who should have the primary responsibility for changing their interaction style? Are there circumstances when is it “too much”, as Michael suggests in the Afterthoughts, and necessary to refuse to change one’s business style? (Be sure to develop a logical and well supported argument rather than relying on personal opinion or experience.) (40%) Hofstede’s research on national cultural values has practical implications for business people. Assume you are Michael and you have to conduct a similar meeting with a client from another country of your choice. Briefly describe how and why you might want to modify your behavior to conduct business effectively with this individual? Cite the readings and other scholarly work to help support your answer. Number of words = approximately 1,200