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The Culture Challenge in International Business - Coggle Diagram
The Culture Challenge in
International Business
Culture is everything that people have, think, and do as members
of their society
have
think
do
Ideas, values, attitudes, and beliefs all come into play when people think. People act in particular socially expected ways when they do.
Needs cultures must satisfy
These requirements relate to societal control structures, marriage and family structures, educational institutions, and so-called supernatural belief structures.
Understanding a culture
dress and outward appearance
communication and language
sense of self and space,
time and time consciousness
relationships
gender
beliefs
attitudes
Culture Shock
Disorientation and concern about not understanding how to act in a foreign culture are symptoms of culture shock.
Most dominant Religions
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Practical Tips
Be open to clarifying
the assumptions, expectations, and behaviors you consider
Communicate the
essentials
avoid presenting too many details and unnecessary data for fear of clouding
the central message
Set the pace
Watch color cues.
Rephrase questions
Hold the jokes