Business, 21.05.2020 23:16, OfficallyRobloxedd

The German car company, Daimler-Benz, merged with Chrysler in 1998. Cultural differences and organizational culture are both acknowledged to have played a role in the failure of the merger. Daimler was a German company that could be described as "conservative, efficient and safe," while Chrysler was known as "daring, diverse, and creative." The attitude toward hierarchy was different as well. Daimler was heavily hierarchical, with a clear chain of command and respect for authority. Chrysler, on the other hand, was more team-oriented and egalitarian in its approach. Daimler valued reliability and achieving the highest levels of quality, while Chrysler relied on catchy designs and offering cars at competitive prices. These cultural differences led to conflicting orders and goals in different departments. The difference in the two companies’ views of reliability vs. competitive pricing is an example of:

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