Exploring the Impact of Organizational Culture on International Business Practices : A Study of Training in U.S. Multinational Companies Established in Hungary

Sharirlou, Azin (2024) Exploring the Impact of Organizational Culture on International Business Practices : A Study of Training in U.S. Multinational Companies Established in Hungary. MULTIDISZCIPLINÁRIS KIHÍVÁSOK SOKSZÍNŰ VÁLASZOK (2). pp. 156-185. ISSN 2630-886X

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Abstract

The idea of business culture is fundamentally connected to societal business practices within a specific cultural environment(Wangchuk et al., 2020). Organizational culture can be definedas the collection of core beliefs and assumptions formulated, discovered, or developed by a group addressing external and internal challenges (Schein, 1992).A well-established connection exists between the culture within an organization and its performance outcomes, with a wealth of research supporting a positive linkage(Ouchi, 1981; Kotter and Heskett, 1992).This study looks at how the work culture in American companies affects the way they manage their employees, especially in their offices in Hungary and how HR practices in American multinational companies adapt to and influence training and development in a Hungarian context.In today's world, understanding and working with different cultures is very important for international business (Twose, 2019). This paper explores how the typical values and ways of doing things in American culture affect the training and growth of employees in other countries.Through qualitative interviews with HR professionals, the study identifies three pivotal training themes: Competency Development, On-the-job Training, and Innovation in Learning. These themes highlight a commitment to continuous skill enhancement, practical learning experiences, and progressive educational practices, aligning with American cultural valuesof individualism and innovation. The findings articulate how such cultural traits are translated into HR practices, emphasizing the interdependencebetween individual professional growth and broader organizational objectives. This research enriches the understanding of transnational cultural impacts on corporate training strategies, offering insights for global HR management and the successful navigation ofcross-cultural business landscapes.

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