The following master thesis explores the differences and similarities betweenmanagement practices regarding diverse countries. The purpose of this paper is tounderstand how different or similar are the managerial performance through nationalculture influence. This assumption will be studied by observing the management ofhotels in Sweden and in France.Through an empirical investigation, qualitative data have been collected from aFrench hotel manager and a Swedish one by interview them. The results have beenanalyzed with a comparative research design method basis, comparing the style ofthe two managers with existing models. The findings will thus determine thedifferences and similarities between managing a hotel in France and in Sweden.This research can be considered as a basis for further researches on the field ofcross-cultural management, especially in the hospitality industry.