Host cultures do not always expect foreigners to adjust to them
Body Language is NOT a universal Language
when doing business in a similar culture, companies usually have to make no adjustments.
Some people get frustrated when entering a different culture.
the desire for material wealth is a prime motivation to please others of different culture
'Safe' work environments motivate collectivists. Challenges demotivate individualists
Nationalities differ in
future orientation
degree of behavior among people
information gathering and processing
handling uncertainties avoidance
cultural factors affecting International Business Operations
political policies and legal practices
economic, geographic influences
strategy development and religious ideology practices
A common language within countries is a unifying force,
act as a distributor of other languages
as both as speakers of other languages
as both a diffuser and stabilizer of culture.
masculinity - femininity index compares the dominant values
in society are achievement and success versus Femininity society are caring for others and quality of life.
in society are religious beliefs of success as appose to femininity: caring for closed need family .
in society are relevant to achievement. Femininity: the dominant values in society are caring for others and quality of work life balance.
