These cultural differences also call on HR to step forward as a strategic partner. One method that global HR leaders can use to address and overcome potential execution problems is through a deeper understanding of culture, individual cultural competency, and crosscultural competence.
Barrera (2010) placed a strong emphasis on the role of cultural differences and misunderstandings as reasons behind the high failure rates of mergers and acquisitions. The handling of intercultural issues by a MNC is correlated with the performance of the merger in the post-integration stage and long-term success or failure. Culture is defined as the result of human interactions in which people meet,
communicate, and interact