Explain the role of international joint-ventures in working globally

Read the case study from our test that begins on p. 239 in Chapter 7 and articles listed below on what happened with the Microsoft and Nokia merger. Then discuss:

• Explain the role of international joint-ventures in working globally.
• Identify 3 cultural issues in this joint venture and how they affected the operations.
• What went wrong with this merger?
• What the current state of Nokia is?
• What has happened to Nokia’s facilities and operations in Finland, the original Headquarters of Nokia?