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Building Cross Cultural Skills- Croatia Case

n 1991 Croatia changed political and economic environment and like many other new independent Eastern European countries strives to implement a full market oriented economy. At present time, very high level of investment in infrastructure projects in Croatia caused very favourable environment for construction companies. Foreign companies such as Bechtel, Strabag, Astaldi, Spie Batignolles, Bouygues and Kajima are being involved in construction projects in Croatia. There are some differences in the way organisations are structured within the different business culture. Management practices vary throughout the world. Therefore, there are differences between employees in one country and another despite their similar jobs in companies. The problems that Croatian companies are faced working in a new business environment are presented in this paper with emphasis on cultural differences. Cultural differences impact the way of how individuals work together. This will help both Croatian construction companies and foreign investors to develop cross cultural skills and be more effective in achieving the objectives of the projects.

Cultural differences; Construction; Croatia

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