Balance Commitment and Priority

The process of cross-cultural adjustment suggests the frailty of arrangements in cross-cultural teams. As the roles and responsibilities are delineated, team members must accept their assignments and understand their contributions to the ultimate goal—and each team member must place the same level of priority on achieving that goal. The balance of the interests of team members can be questioned at any time, and any imbalance puts a strain on working together to achieve a common goal. As a result, cross-cultural teams are often on the verge of disintegrating. If, for any reason, common stakeholders feel their interests are damaged, the whole team might be pulled down.