Although the English language is spoken, partners must be able to communicate effectively ensuring that messages are conveyed correctly. For example, management styles differ in India and the United States, most companies in the United States encourage teamwork and employee contribution is seen as a positive initiative, while “Indian companies tend to be very more hierarchical than Western companies, with leaders expected to micro-manage their staff, who are often discouraged from showing initiative” (Tapper, 2014, a). Furthermore, the principles and practices of the partnership may differ in management depending on the regions within it