Title: Explain how differences in culture influence international business dealings.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade (12056-I) > Section: Analyzing the Influence of Culture on Business Activities

Explanation should include examination of religious beliefs, culture, negotiating, entertaining, public behavior, and product promotion around the world as they relate to business communication and transactions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some of the specific religious beliefs that would impact business relationships in specified countries (e.g., an American businesswoman in a Muslim country)?
- How are women viewed in selected countries? What are the implications for global businesses? For women in international businesses?
- How can lack of knowledge of a country's cultural diversity hinder business relations?
- What type of cross-cultural research should be done prior to negotiating with a business in a foreign country?
- What is cultural bureaucracy? How does it impact global business negotiations?
- What are specific guidelines for doing business in different countries? How do the cultural and social values govern things such as business attire, appointments, gift-giving, and entertaining for business?
- What are the most important aspects of promotion that need to be reviewed before offering a product or service in a foreign market?