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Cross-Cultural Merger Negotiation Simulation for a German Auto Parts Supplier

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Overview

What this challenge is about.

Design a 2-hour merger negotiation simulation for a German auto parts supplier and earn your verifiable certificate.

The scenario

AutoPart AG (€5B revenue, 20,000 employees) and Nippon Components (€3B revenue, 15,000 employees) are both leaders in precision engine parts. The merger would create synergies in R&D and supply chain, but previous talks failed due to mistrust.

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LanguageEnglish
PaceSelf-paced

The Brief

What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.

How can a cross-cultural negotiation simulation help AutoPart and Nippon Components overcome cultural barriers to finalize a merger?

Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate

  • Analyze how cultural dimensions (e.g., Hofstede) affect negotiation behavior
  • Design a simulation that replicates real cross-cultural negotiation dynamics
  • Develop strategies to bridge communication and decision-making gaps
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of simulation-based learning for negotiation skills

Program Fit

Where this fits in your program.

Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.

Aligned coursework coming soon.

One more thing

You can put a credential on your CV by Friday.