Question

What are some of the issues a manager of an international business must confront that a manager of a domestic business never confronts?

Answer 1

Below are some of the issues that a manager of an international business must confront that a manager of a domestic business never confronts:

1. Local cultural factors: Manager of an international business must be sensitive to the local culture and traditions and must always be vigilant about them so that people's sentiments are not hurt.

2. Language barriers: Sometimes language barriers become a huge issue which affects the business of international brand in a local place since the managers are not aware of the local language and hence cannot community with the local people.

3. Government regulations: International manager has to check all the government regulations before establishing his/her business in a local place. If these regulations are not governed at the time of establishing a businnes, then they become a huge issue later on and might impact business continuity as well.