Save the world - SymantecReading the case study on Symantec and its virus hunters fits perfectly into learning the fundamental principles of management. Symantec is a company that deals with all facets of managing and running a business in today's world (Robbins, Decenzo, and Coulter, 2013). They have many issues that are valid in today's business world, global management, technology, diversity and cultural differences. Managing a business in a globalized environment is today's management challenge, requiring everyone who expects to lead to learn how to better communicate, direct, plan, and view their business through the eyes of multiple cultures. As part of research into cultural differences in management, an article about a man's career path seems to fit everything we've been studying this week. This quote outlines his views on managing in a multicultural environment. “In this world, all people are really the same, except for their differences in perspective, behavior and points of view. We must appreciate each of them to exploit their strengths in terms of potential, capabilities and character” (Revanna, 2007). It's a unique way of stating that we are all very different, but we must appreciate these differences as we manage, learn and grow. The Symantec case study is worth studying because they truly master all aspects of managing in a global economy. They operate on a global scale, with issues related to technology and hackers continually trying to create viruses. Few businesses have to face all the challenges of the current economic climate. Multinational companies must manage teams across time zones. This presents a unique demand for managers in that they must be in the middle of paper.......Symantec is a leading company when it comes to best practices for its employees and customers. They should continue their forward-thinking and practices and be a model for other companies maturing in a global market. A final point from Mohan is to be flexible enough to see that if the American way of approaching a situation doesn't work, then try another approach, whether Asian or another culture (Revanna, 2007). There is never a hard and fast rule for what is right: do what works best. Caring about employees, regardless of how they relate to the business, will ensure a company's success.ReferencesRevanna, H. (2007). Listen to inner and outer voices. Siliconindia, 10(1), 44-45. Robbins, SP, Decenzo, DA, and Coulter. M. (2013). Fundamentals of management. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.