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?