In theory, scenario analysis is a process of analyzing future events by considering alternative possible outcomes. Thus, scenario analysis, which is one of the main forms of projection, does not try to show one exact picture of the future. Instead, it presents several alternative future developments. Likewise,  namely Scenarios on The Evolvement of National Cultures holds forth that managers must envision different scenarios on dimensions and dynamics of national cultures.   Doing so prepares, does the reasoning, helps international managers improve the knowledge, skills, abilities needed to deal with ongoing cultural changes that influence the context of national markets,  As noted in the Scenarios on The Evolvement of National Cultures, we focus our attention on four possibilities. Scenario 1: New Hybrid Cultures Will Develop and Personal Horizons Will Broaden Scenario 2: Although the Outward Expressions of National Culture Will Continue to Become More Homogeneous, Distinct Values Will Tend to Remain Stable Scenario 3: Nationalism Will Continue to Reinforce Cultural Identity Scenario 4: Existing National Borders Will Shift to Accommodate Ethnic Differences. Prompt | Those anticipating “Scenario 1: New Hybrid Cultures Will Develop and Personal Horizons Will Broaden" would likely point to all of the following trends except for ________.   A)Beneath the surface of the visual aspects of culture, people continue to hold fast to some of the basics that distinguish national cultures.   B) Most people who immigrated to foreign countries often obtain dual citizenship and maintain contact with their native cultures through travel, direct-dial phone calls, and Internet communications.   C) International contact is growing at a rate perhaps unimaginable a few decades ago—a process that should lead to a certain mixing and greater similarity among national cultures.   D) Competitors headquartered in far-flung global areas are increasingly copying each other’s operating practices, thus creating a competitive work environment that’s more global than national.   E) People in every corner of the world wear similar clothing and listen to international recording stars alongside other people wearing local styles and listening to local recording artists.

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In theory, scenario analysis is a process of analyzing future events by considering alternative possible outcomes. Thus, scenario analysis, which is one of the main forms of projection, does not try to show one exact picture of the future. Instead, it presents several alternative future developments.

Likewise,  namely Scenarios on The Evolvement of National Cultures holds forth that managers must envision different scenarios on dimensions and dynamics of national cultures.  

Doing so prepares, does the reasoning, helps international managers improve the knowledge, skills, abilities needed to deal with ongoing cultural changes that influence the context of national markets, 

As noted in the Scenarios on The Evolvement of National Cultures, we focus our attention on four possibilities.

    • Scenario 1: New Hybrid Cultures Will Develop and Personal Horizons Will Broaden
    • Scenario 2: Although the Outward Expressions of National Culture Will Continue to Become More Homogeneous, Distinct Values Will Tend to Remain Stable
    • Scenario 3: Nationalism Will Continue to Reinforce Cultural Identity
    • Scenario 4: Existing National Borders Will Shift to Accommodate Ethnic Differences.
    • Prompt | Those anticipating “Scenario 1: New Hybrid Cultures Will Develop and Personal Horizons Will Broaden" would likely point to all of the following trends except for ________.
       
      A)Beneath the surface of the visual aspects of culture, people continue to hold fast to some of the basics that distinguish national cultures.
       
      B) Most people who immigrated to foreign countries often obtain dual citizenship and maintain contact with their native cultures through travel, direct-dial phone calls, and Internet communications.
       
      C) International contact is growing at a rate perhaps unimaginable a few decades ago—a process that should lead to a certain mixing and greater similarity among national cultures.
       
      D) Competitors headquartered in far-flung global areas are increasingly copying each other’s operating practices, thus creating a competitive work environment that’s more global than national.
       
      E) People in every corner of the world wear similar clothing and listen to international recording stars alongside other people wearing local styles and listening to local recording artists.
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