Styles of dress, individual approaches to work or ethics standards all form a company's culture. And good or bad, it starts at the top. A company might believe it knows the best way to achieve a business objective. But there can be more than one right way; in fact, there might be many. Just as in another country, expectations can differ about etiquette, negotiating tactics and more. Cultures can clash in mergers, collaborations and other alliances, and it's best for all the parties to hear each other out.
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