Improving Cooperation and Teamwork through Cultural Differences and Interpersonal Skills : Case: Momentti Ltd and Momentti Asia

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate the cultural differences between Finland and Nepal. Based on this research, recommendations will be given to Momentti Ltd how to improve their cooperation and teamwork with Momentti Asia. Only the cultural differences and interpersonal skills are taken into closer research, therefore the business and company sides are emphasised less. The conclusion is based on the interview results and theoretical frameworks.

The first part of this thesis in an overlook about Momentti Ltd. After this, comes the beginning of the research problem. In this thesis two theoretical frameworks are used. Geert Hofstede´s five cultural dimensions and Edward T. Hall´s high and low context culture theories. These frameworks are applied to both subject countries Finland and Nepal. The methodological research of this thesis is a qualitative research method. Two interviews are conducted and the results from them are applied to both theories. The results from theoretical frameworks and interviews are applied to subject countries in the empirical findings section. Recommendations and conclusions are given in the final part of the thesis.