GEOGRAPHIC CULTURE REPORT chooses a culture and demonstrates a thorough understanding of its culture and how it relates to international business. You are required to define the culture's core values. Discuss any other cultural values you find important to conducting business in this country (ie., verbal and nonverbal communication, business etiquette, etc.) Bibliographies must be included.
What are some of the value differences between this culture and your own?
What are the predominant religious beliefs espoused by members of this culture, and how do you think these beliefs influence their behaviors?
What are some nonverbal communication differences found in this culture?
What are some communication style differences found in this culture?
What are some language or dialectical differences found in this culture?
How are social roles/gender roles viewed in this culture?
Do family structure and roles differ in this culture?
Are there differences in interpersonal/romantic relationships in this culture?
If you were a person traveling to do business in this culture, what information would you need?
For someone going to this culture for a study abroad or a brief work assignment, what information would aid his/her cultural adjustment?
How do this culture's history influence perception and communication between this culture and your own culture?
How do this culture's government influence perception and communication between this culture and your own culture?
What are some of the stereotypes people of your culture have about people in the culture you have chosen? Is there any truth to them?
Does the education system in this culture differ from the one in your own?