1.3 Reflection and application tasks

Task 1: Analyze the conflict in the kick-off meeting. Which of the fundamental strategic decisions described in Module 2 would Sofia Vargas have had to make in advance in order to minimize this chaos?

Task 2: Evaluate Sofia’s consideration of entering into strategic alliances in Spain and Morocco. How would this decision influence the challenges in global human resource management and in intercultural leadership?

Task 3: The US producer openly criticizes the Spanish director on set. What long-term financial risks can arise from such a conflict?

Task 4: Develop a strategy for SurMedia to deal with the political crisis in Morocco. Include protective and integrative measures.

Task 5: Discuss the ethical dilemma created by the NGO’s allegations. How should Sofia Vargas weigh interests and responsibility?

Task 6: Imagine the project is successful. What knowledge and competencies must the company secure in order to make the epistemic experience usable for future global projects?