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Cultural Diversity in Business: A Comparison between Germany and Slovenia

Author : Maike Möllemann
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3638338231
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (383 download)

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Download or read book Cultural Diversity in Business: A Comparison between Germany and Slovenia written by Maike Möllemann and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2005-01-12 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject Tourism - Miscellaneous, grade: 1, University of Brighton, language: English, abstract: In times of globalisation the aspects of cultural diversity and cross cultural communication become more and more important. People have the possibility to travel across continents, meetings are organised all around the world. Therefore the knowledge of at least one foreign language is definitely an essential skill one should have. But nevertheless just translating a word or a sentence from one language into another does not guarantee a successful course of negotiation. According to Mattock (2003) the actual talk is just the tip of the iceberg. Instead the major and thus bottom layer is culture. (Mattock, 2003) Therefore international managers should be aware that transcultural competence can only be achieved by ‘being aware of cultural differences, respecting them and ultimately reconciling them’ (Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner, 1997). The first part of this essay will present general information about Slovenia and Germany. It will then highlight the major characteristics and differences between the business cultures of the two countries concentrating on the dimensions introduced by Trompenaars and Hofstede. (For definitions of culture and the dimensions see Appendix) The conclusion will highlight the major differences between the two business cultures and offer recommendations for German and Slovenian managers doing business with each other.

Cultural Differences in Daily Business Life Between Germany and Sweden

Author : Yvonne Tornow
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 366811675X
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (681 download)

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Book Synopsis Cultural Differences in Daily Business Life Between Germany and Sweden by : Yvonne Tornow

Download or read book Cultural Differences in Daily Business Life Between Germany and Sweden written by Yvonne Tornow and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-12-28 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, , language: English, abstract: This seminar paper deals with Sweden and Germany as negotiation partners from a German perspective. Although one would assume quite various similarities between these countries due to geographical proximity and same origin of language, they are indeed quite different – an issue also investigated by Eoro Vaara. The aim of this paper is to show that even slight or subtle differences in cultural patterns should be considered. Therefore only who can communicate without cultural misunderstandings can experience successful cross-cultural negotiations. Sweden has been chosen since there is a lot of research about cultural differences between American, Asian and Arab countries, but hardly any regarding inter-European. Another reason is also because of personal experiences in Sweden and with Swedish friends. It was challenging to investigate in a country, which does not seem to be culturally much apart from Germany. After a short introduction, the second chapter gives the reader a definition for culture and an overview of Hofstede’s model of dimensions. This chapter also presents the different kind of cultures from a German and Swedish perspective. Therefore the third chapter deals with negotiations between Germans and Swedes while doing business. This paper ends with the chapter “conclusion”.

Cultural difference between Germany and Brazil in a business background

Author : Stonia Thorand
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3346570835
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (465 download)

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Book Synopsis Cultural difference between Germany and Brazil in a business background by : Stonia Thorand

Download or read book Cultural difference between Germany and Brazil in a business background written by Stonia Thorand and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Cultural Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,3, , course: Data Science, language: English, abstract: The aim of this case study is to build a cultural guideline for the managers in a medium-sized mechanical engineering business in south Germany working in Brazil. The guideline is based on Hofstede’s, Hall’s, and Rotter’s concept to evaluate cultural differences between Germany and Brazil. Globalization is used to describe the interdependence of the world’s economies and cultures. These global interactions did reach its peak in the 19th century through technical breakthroughs such as steamships, railroads leading to an increase in human interactions throughout borders. Globalization did encourage the aspect of comparative advantage, meaning that each country can specify on products which require the least amount of resources. Trading these resources makes the production more efficiently, lowers the prize of goods and is daily practiced. Modern global economy makes intercultural cooperation indispensable for companies. International businesses face difficulties coming from a lack of intercultural understanding. Without the briefing on the cultural differences, misunderstandings and conflicts can occur easily. To keep up with the rising demand of intercultural interactions, it is mandatory to understand different cultures, values and their impact on the organizational operations within them. One of the most important tasks of a manager is to do the same task all over the world, but change how they do it. The strategy, structure, and actions suitable for the cultural background must change regarding the different cultural environment the manager is working at. In order to achieve organizational goals it is inevitable to adapt these aspects based on the socio-cultural environment. This goal can be achieved by cross-cultural management. Many studies have been obtained to answer conflicts arising from cross-cultural interactions. One aspect of addressing the roots of the cross-cultural conflicts is described by the dimensional approach by introducing multiple dimensions. Rotter defines national culture according to their locus of control (LoC) and uses a one dimensional model. Another approach to address cultural differences defined by Edward T. Hall does include the aspect of communication. The main focus here is on the verbal, as well as non-verbal communication and build on a three dimensional model. Hofstede explained the national culture according to a six dimensional model.

No Such Thing as Small Talk

Author : Melissa Lamson
Publisher : Happy About
ISBN 13 : 1600051901
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Such Thing as Small Talk written by Melissa Lamson and published by Happy About. This book was released on 2010 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many business leaders, when they begin to work overseas or interact professionally with teams abroad, are surprised by how much they thought they knew about the other culture, but how little it counts for on the ground. The reality is that communication is multi-dimensional, and simply knowing a foreign language doesn't mean one automatically understands the culture that goes with it. Idiom, psychological factors and cultural nuance all come into play. To grasp a culture, and communicate meaningfully to it, you need familiarity with language, of course, but also with non-verbal communication, customs, perceived values, and concepts of time and space. "Melissa Lamson," with years of experience in creating and nurturing high-performing global teams, understands how "It's not enough to know the language!" In her book, " No Such Thing as Small Talk," she focuses on Germany, a major business partner for the United States, and the country in which she has lived and worked for over a decade. Business leaders today expect to face cultural differences when they do business with, for example, China or Brazil. But with a Western, industrialized country like Germany, one that displays a business etiquette and work ethic similar to the United States, it is easy to overlook the differences simply because so much appears, on the surface, to be the same. The differences are not in your face but subtle. And these small, yet critical, differences are exactly what Melissa's book will help you identify, respect and bridge. Melissa succinctly presents what she calls seven keys, or principles, to unlocking the German business mind. Her principles, whether they relate to process, punctuality, discipline or email communication, are insightful, personal and compelling. Not only does she clearly lay out the differences, but she also offers a cultural perspective that is rich with personal narrative. If you plan to be in any way professionally engaged with Germany--whether you wish to participate in trade fairs, carry out negotiations with partners or colleagues, discuss schedules or terms with customers, or even apply for a job in Germany--the appropriate cultural understanding, as this book describes, will create mutual trust and will quite likely be the key to your business success.

British and German business culture

Author : Dennis Henners
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3638733351
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book British and German business culture written by Dennis Henners and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2007-04-25 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 1.3, University of Lüneburg, course: Intercultural Communication, language: English, abstract: Nowadays conquerors are big companies, hedge funds, the so-called “Global-Players”, etc. Mergers between companies from different countries have become very common. One of the most recent and most discussed is DaimlerChrysler. Not only globally, but also on a European level, we have experienced the urge of companies to expand their business operations into different parts of the EU with the result of settling on the targeted ground where they try to expand their market share. For this reason companies encounter more and more cultural diversity within their own borders. Therefore an effective cross-cultural-management becomes essential in order to work efficiently and build a strong union with the “foreign” branches. Throughout numerous vacations abroad, I have experienced cultural differences between nationalities. Having stayed in the U.S.A. with a host family I have started to investigate these diversities where they have their roots and how to deal with them effectively. Having worked on an internship program for a German company in the U.K. I have experienced what the specific problems were when the two national cultures clashed. Even having a “corporate culture” could not prevent the faut pas being made for example during meetings. These faux pas were triggered by cultural diversity. The complexity of this topic is immediately clear, if only from the number of definitions for the word „culture“, and from the number of theories trying to explain the problem. I have chosen to lay my focus on the work of three major theorists on the topic that best fit my experiences. In this paper I will therefore introduce the theorist’s works and their view of culture to the reader and then apply the results to several situations one will encounter while doing business in either one of the countries. Already several theorists have explored cross-cultural issues affecting the business environment. One theorist will always be outlined when talking about cross-culture: Geert Hofstede, but also will I briefly describe the work of Fons Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner.

Cultural Differences as a Hidden Hurdle to Successful Business

Author : Isabelle Mrugalla
Publisher : diplom.de
ISBN 13 : 384281383X
Total Pages : 75 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (428 download)

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Download or read book Cultural Differences as a Hidden Hurdle to Successful Business written by Isabelle Mrugalla and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsangabe:Introduction: The main effect of globalisation over recent decades has been the development of the world as a united market place. Through multinational companies, globally accepted management styles or organisational structures the impression might be given that there are hardly big differences in the way people do business all over the world. However, the variety of human cultures makes it impossible to believe that there is a uniform theory corresponding to all cultures on earth or assimilating their way of doing business. Misunderstandings while doing business or even failure of business relationships are, despite ever increasing market transparency, part of every day business life. It is less frequently the consequence of economic discrepancies but more often hidden cultural incompatibilities that can cause problems between two or more parties. Even between countries that have maintained business relationships for many years, as is the case between Germany and Spain, the problem of cultural differences is unfortunately present and moreover underestimated. For Germany, the European export champion, Spain has been for at least a decade one of the top export destinations. Also German companies located in Spain contributed 8% to that country s G.D.P. for 2010. Those big subsidiaries originated from a successful attempt to do business with a different culture and yet, to a greater or lesser extent, still face this difficulty every day. This applies equally to enterprises that are pure exporters, those having production plants, distribution or sales departments in the respective country. Helping businesses avoid the potential obstacles arising from cultural differences through sensitivity and understanding would improve working relationships and smoothen the path toward economic growth. Hit hard by the European economic crisis, Spain had and still has to suffer economic cutbacks. Since Germany is the second largest destination for Spanish exports it needs to maintain this presence in Germany. As the head of Spanish government José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and the German chancellor Angela Merkel pointed out on the German-Hispanic summit conference on 2nd of February 2011 in Madrid, there is still a lot of potential that can be exploited when both parties are pro-active. Looking at the above mentioned facts it is evident that both countries need each other. Besides creating a common political base, it is essential for their [...]

Cultural differences between Germany and China in Corporations. A case study of Bayer AG

Author : Michelle Herzig
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3346856925
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (468 download)

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Download or read book Cultural differences between Germany and China in Corporations. A case study of Bayer AG written by Michelle Herzig and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2023-04-17 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Economics - International Economic Relations, grade: 1,0, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, language: English, abstract: This case study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of cultural diversity management, including its epistemology and associated opportunities and risks. The study intends to explore various options for addressing different dimensions of diversity, draw insightful conclusions relevant to corporate entities, and analyze the significance of cultural diversity for companies. Moreover, the study will examine the differences between Chinese and German cultures and their implications for businesses. By accomplishing these objectives, this case study seeks to equip companies with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about managing cultural diversity.

We're Not Better - Just Different

Author : Schmidt
Publisher : VDM Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783865504777
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book We're Not Better - Just Different written by Schmidt and published by VDM Publishing. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing transnational business activities of enterprises and globalization in general, make it more and more important for companies to expand their business activities abroad. Besides the information on the commercial, political and economic factors about the host country the company conducts business with, the cultural aspect should not be neglected. Intercultural competence is as important as facts and figures in order to successfully conduct business overseas. Therefore every employee who is in touch with individuals from different cultural backgrounds ought to be able to manage this intercultural contact. Even though a foreign culture cannot be learned, its main features and characteristics can be observed, analyzed and understood. This book interprets the cultural challenges of German - American cooperation and sensitizes the employees for intercultural matters. Problems and difficulties that occur when people of different cultural backgrounds work together are revealed and explained, with the main focus on the German and the American culture.

Doing Business with Germans

Author : Sylvia Schroll-Machl
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Doing Business with Germans written by Sylvia Schroll-Machl and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HauptbeschreibungAs globalisation becomes more pervasive in everyday life, many people are faced with challenging new situations: Cultural differences no longer fascinate only tourists and intrigue academics. The impact of globalisation has become, to a large extent, a part of our daily life, particularly in the business world. This book sheds light on the two sides of German business partnerships in intercultural settings. On the one hand it deals with people working with Germans from their home country as well as with expatriates who have come to live and work in Germany. On the other hand it.

Understanding Cultural Differences in German-American Business Relationships

Author : Nils Grave
Publisher : VDM Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783836451772
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (517 download)

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Book Synopsis Understanding Cultural Differences in German-American Business Relationships by : Nils Grave

Download or read book Understanding Cultural Differences in German-American Business Relationships written by Nils Grave and published by VDM Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work aims to gain insights and validations of predominant conflicts that are likely to occur in German-American business operations due to culturally determined behaviour. By focusing on predominant cultural characteristics of both the American and the German culture, this work intends to provide a thorough understanding of the culturally determined behaviour. Insights into the evolution of specific cultural aspects as well as their historical components will help to respect and understand the rational behind German and American actions. Moreover, by decoding American and German practices into logical patterns this thesis intends to reduce bias and stimulate an understanding and predictability of each other's culturally determined behaviour. The insights of this work are intended to equip the reader with a certain degree of cultural sensitivity, and to support the development of a multicultural - especially a transatlantic - mindset. If the vital factor culture is understood and taken into consideration into the formulation and implementation of business strategies, confusion and conflicts can be avoided or at least be minimized.

International Business

Author : Marios I. Katsioloudes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0750679832
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book International Business written by Marios I. Katsioloudes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'International Business' covers international business issues from a multinational perspective. Each chapter features the reverse perspective case that provides material for discussion and/or case analysis from a global perspective not necessarily that of the US.

The Role of Cultural Differences on Commitment at the Workplace

Author : Nikolina Dudaklieva
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book The Role of Cultural Differences on Commitment at the Workplace written by Nikolina Dudaklieva and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sociological Abstracts

Author : Leo P. Chall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Sociological Abstracts written by Leo P. Chall and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CSA Sociological Abstracts abstracts and indexes the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. The database provides abstracts of journal articles and citations to book reviews drawn from over 1,800+ serials publications, and also provides abstracts of books, book chapters, dissertations, and conference papers.

Handbook of Doing Business in South East Europe

Author : D. Sternad
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230314147
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Doing Business in South East Europe written by D. Sternad and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive insight into a region which is characterized by rapid economic and social changes with a significant rise in foreign direct investments and privatization. Analysis covers political, legal, economic and social trends, and topics such as the influence of informal networks and corruption, as well as cultural diversity.

Global Marketing and Advertising

Author : Marieke K. de Mooij
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412914760
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Global Marketing and Advertising written by Marieke K. de Mooij and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-03-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the First Edition `Marieke de Mooij′s insightful book on the cultural similarities and differences that exist among consumers in the global market place makes for fascinating reading ... Numerous examples abound throughout the text′ - Choice The Second Edition of this bestselling textbook explores cultural differences and similarities and shows how to apply this knowledge to the management of global branding and marketing communications. New to this edition: - Topics including culture and the media, the internet and global public relations - Consumer behavior is more extensively covered - Consideration of culture′s consequences for various strategic issues, such as the company′s mission statement, brand positioning strategy, and marketing communications - Twice as many illustrations -both recent and classic advertising examples have been added.

International Business

Author : Marios Katsioloudes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136394516
Total Pages : 842 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book International Business written by Marios Katsioloudes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditionally, international business (IB) texts survey the field from a USA perspective, going on to compare the USA to the rest of the business world. This text addresses IB from a purely multinational perspective. International Business is examined from the USA angle, going on to address IB issues from other countries’ perspectives, what we call the “Reverse Perspective.” The authors interview business executives and politicians from a number of countries including the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, and Russia. These interviews are incorporated at appropriate points in the text providing first-hand information and practical insight. Cases include: Air Arabia, Gap, Diebold Inc, Matsushita, AMSUPP, NIKE, China Eastern Airlines, Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Harley Davidson, Cassis de Dijon, Green investments in Belize, Chicago Food and Beverage Company, Advanced Software Analytics

International Business

Author : Janet Morrison
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 113707339X
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book International Business written by Janet Morrison and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear, comprehensive and engaging, this core textbook is authored by an established and respected expert in the field and approaches its subject from a truly global perspective, offering in-depth insights into current challenges facing international businesses. The text has been carefully designed to encourage critical reflection and is packed with case studies and innovative learning features to emphasise the links between theory and the real world. The book takes a multidisciplinary, multi-perspective approach, placing International Business in its political, social and ethical context as well as its economic one. This textbook is essential reading for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students studying international business for the first time.