Doing Business in Russia: 2013 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT‚ U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE‚ 2010. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1: Doing Business in Russia Chapter 2: Political and Economic Environment Chapter 3: Selling U.S. Products and Services Chapter 4: Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment Chapter 5: Trade Regulations‚ Customs and Standards Chapter 6: Investment
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Doing Business in Bangladesh | Bangladeshi Business Culture A Bangladeshi Overview Fact File o o o o o o o Official name – People’s Republic of Bangladesh Population – 156‚118‚464* Official Languages – Bangla (also known as Bengali)‚ English Currency – Taka Capital city – Dhaka GDP – purchasing power parity $259.3 billion* GDP Per Capita – purchasing power parity $1‚700 Overview What is today known as Bangladesh was established when Bengal separated from India in 1947. It was then
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Doing Business in Japan Abstract This report will highlight the various aspects of Japanese culture important to understanding how the average Japanese man or woman goes about his or her day. This report will also analyze various aspects of Japanese culture which would be useful for a Canadian business person to have a successful and safe business stay in Canada‚ and very briefly highlight some differences between the Canadian and Japanese culture. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
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International Business “Doing Business in France” October 6‚ 2012 Doing Business in France Culture Issues It is very important to understand the cultural differences that France possesses compared to the United States before doing business with them. One cultural miscommunication could either make or break the deal. Since France is the 2nd largest trading nation‚ it is imperative to understand these in order to have a good relationship with them and the ability to export to them
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Outline of the Lecture 1. Doing Business in Poland (Socio-Cultural Aspects) Krzysztof Wach‚ PhD Cracow University of Economics Faculty of Economics and International Relations Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2. 3. 4. 5. investment climate cultural dimensions Poland and classifications of cultures historical influence useful tips appendix 1: business legal forms appendix 2: starting up procedures © Dr Krzysztof Wach - Kraków 2010 2 Poland - Economic facts Part 1 Investment
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Doing Business In Russia 1 Doing Business In Russia Hofstede’s Dimensions Study Naumov & Puffer (2000) Bollinger (1994) 92 26 76 Geert Hofstede (1980) 90 50 95 10 Uncertainty Avoidance Individualism/ Collectivism Power Distance Long-term Orientation Masculinity/ Feminity 68 41 40 59 55 28 40 Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) Empirical studies of Naumov and Puffer (68 points) as well as Bollinger (92 points) show that Russia is high on uncertainty avoidance. High
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(2009). Cultural foundation. The Cultural theory jungle: divergence and convergence in models of national culture. Retrieved from Brazil-- Language‚ Culture‚ Customs and Etiquette Canada Culture. (n.d.). Retrieved 03 20‚ 2012‚ from Canadian Culture and Tradition Canada-- Language‚ Culture‚ Customs and Etiquette. (2011). Retrieved March 20‚ 2012‚ from Centre of Intercultural Learning Central Intelligence Agency. (2012). The World Fact Book. Retrieved on March 24‚ 2012 from Cross Cultural Organizational
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Doing Business in Japan 1. Concept of “nemawashi”. In order to do successful business in Japan‚ it is very important to understand the heart of the Japanese decision-making process‚ known as “nemawashi”. Nemawashi was originally a gardening term‚ which roughly translates as “to dig around the root of a tree a year or two before transplanting it”. In the terms of business‚ “nemawashi” is the organized and efficient consensus building procedure by which the approval of a proposed idea or project
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mind in business. Masculinity-Femininity Spain is a highly egalitarian country‚ is considered a modern country where men and women have equal rights and obligations. Uncertainty Avoidance Spain is high uncertainty avoidance. Spanish people like to have the situation under control‚ without contingencies. People are influenced by the thought of the family and do not take too much risk. Personal contacts and relationships are essential for the business success
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DOING BUSINESS IN ITALY Appearances mean a lot to Italians; they judge a person based on the way he or she dresses and carries him or herself. The first impressions they form about someone usually are the lasting impressions. For that reason‚ one should always be respectful when greeting italians and attentive to his or her appearance when doing business in Italy. The greetings are enthusiastic‚ but formal. When greeting someone for the first time‚ one should give a handshake with direct eye
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