04 Dec INT 220 Module Six Assignment International Team Expectations Guidelines and Rubric

Managing an international team will present unexpected challenges. You are in different time zones; you have different schedules; you come from different cultures; and your own communication style may be different from that of members of your team. Success of a geographically distributed team can be fostered by setting expectations that are informed by best practices and the cultures of your team members.

Scenario
Your company is expanding into a new market and has formed a new team that it would like you to manage. Your manager has sent you this note:

Thank you for taking on this challenge. You have a great team, but they come from very diverse backgrounds. It’ll be up to you to ensure it is a cohesive team that communicates well and collaborates effectively. As you know, at our firm, we feel that the management of our teams and human resource management are strategic advantages for us. I would like you to write an email explaining to me what managerial approaches you will use and how you think your team will function together. Also, include your conference call invitation for your team’s introduction. I would like to review what you are going to send to your team.

Directions
For this assignment, you will write an email and introductory conference call invitation as requested by your manager.

Team Member Locations
Your team consists of the following four members from various locations across the globe:

Kaspar was born in and is based in the country you chose for your course project.
Kelly was born in and is based in the United States.
Syed was born in and is based in Ethiopia.
Nina was born in and is based in Vietnam.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

Write an email to your manager explaining how you plan to manage your team. It should include the following information:
Cultural Considerations: Identify the cultural considerations for each team member. For the purposes of this assignment, you can assume that each team member represents the average cultural dimensions of an average citizen of the country, and you are encouraged to use the Hofstede Country Comparison Tool, which is linked in the Supporting Materials section below.
Common Issues Among Global Teams: Identify the common issues among diverse or global teams and potential conflicts that could occur in your team.
Management Approaches: Explain the multiple management approaches you plan to use and why.
Holiday Policy: State a policy for selecting which holidays team members can take off that takes into account cultural considerations
Team Expectations Plan: Explain the determination of whether your team will collaboratively create a team expectations and communication plan or whether you as the manager will do it on your own, explaining your decision.
Conference Call Invitation: Create a conference call invitation, including the time of the meeting and agenda.
What to Submit
Submit your email as a 200- to 350-word Microsoft Word document. Submit your conference call invitation by completing the Conference Call Invitation Template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Supporting Materials
The following resource supports your work on this assignment:

Website: Hofstede Country Comparison Tool