...France, HR Etiquette Gary Smith MSA 604 Admin, Global & Multiculturalism 22272474 DR. Richard L. Hayes August 9, 2015 France is a modern European state and a republic, the capital of France is Paris, and is one of the world's top five economies. France official language is French, and official currency is Euros. Breton and Alsatian languages, according to about-france.com, are making a comeback. France is the largest country in the European Union, stretching from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. Lowland France consists of four river basins, the Seine in the north, the Loire and the Garonne flowing westwards and the Rhône, which flows from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea. France has an advanced industrial economy and an efficient farm sector. France has produced some of the continent's most influential writers and thinkers (About-france.com, 2015). Many of today’s French regions are in check with the provinces of pre-revolutionary France. These areas even share the same name. Other areas are different and include historic regions, such as Normandy. The 22 regions in Metropolitan France include Continental France and the island of Corsica. There are also five overseas regions. Each region has extensive posers in transportation, infrastructure, the economy, education and tourism. Each region works hard to maintain and develop their own identities. The French government plans to reduce the regions in 2016 from 22 to 13 as was adopted by the French Parliament...
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...Business Customs in France When conducting business in a country other than our own, there are many obvious considerations that must be made to be successful, including how negotiations are made, how business meetings are conducted, acceptable business attire, etiquette and decision styles. Other less obvious, yet equally important, considerations that must be made include normal business hours in the host country, accepted cultural norms regarding gift giving, handshakes and business cards, and how women are regarded in the business world. This paper will address the cultural considerations that an American professional would need to make when conducting business in France, as well as a summary of Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture for both countries. Negotiations Business negotiations in France tend to be very centralized and bureaucratic. Tradition is respected and given precedence over new ideas and formality is expected in all stages of business. During business negotiations, the French tend to ask very direct, detailed questions and expect adequate responses from their American colleagues. It is expected that all risks be identified early in the process and that they are all well-managed to avoid unnecessary complications. The French are also likely to repeat their main points when they have reached their conclusion, at which point changing their opinion or decision is very unlikely. Additionally, the business structure in France often requires initial negotiations...
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...------------------------------------------------- www.rtm.com ------------------------------------------------- Phone (336) 780-0897 ------------------------------------------------- Fax (336) 780-9701 ------------------------------------------------- Address: 6800 Star Mount Drive ------------------------------------------------- Greensboro, NC, 27403 ------------------------------------------------- Roundtable Management MEMORANDUM To: Jerry McGuire, CEO From: Jason Stevens, Director of Marketing Date: 4/23/15 Subject: Expanding Roundtable Management Round Table management has successfully competed in the United States sports industry, representing 40% of the NBA players in America. We have transformed from an unknown commodity, to a household name in the sports industry, and in the lives of our athletes families. Although we are very successful at our craft, why stop here? The world is bigger than the United States, and we believe Roundtable has the proper personnel, outside resources, and overall promising potential to begin representing international athletes in other basketball leagues outside of the NBA. As it stands now, Roundtable management does not represent any foreign players. If we want to be known as the greatest management firm in the industry, it is ideal that we begin the necessary steps to broadening our brand. NBA.com reports our league has the highest number of foreign players in the league, at 101 players1. The top countries with the most international...
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...between France and Indonesia Chapter2. Business culture for negotiation 2.1. Concept of business culture 2.1.1. Study of culture and national culture 2.1.2. Effect of national culture on business culture 2.1.3. Essence of business culture study in negotiation Chapter3. Business culture in France and Indonesia 3.1. Hofstede’s dimensions of culture 3.1.1. French national culture according to Hofstede 3.1.2. Indonesian national culture according to Hofstede 3.2 Business culture in France 3.3. Business culture in Indonesia Chapter4. Conclusion and recomendation Appendix Reference 1 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 15 18 20 21 1 List of figures: 1. Figure 1 France and Indonesia’s Hofstede scores in graph 20 2 Executive Summary This report firstly examines how actually national culture indirectly affects business culture and negotiation result. The topic about culture is raised knowing that globalization comes as trend that forces business people all over the world to interact and work together in order to survive and compete. To negotiate with people from very contrast background is not similar with business dealing between executives from the same culture. Lack of cultural awareness can fail business people from achieving their aims. Culture is very sensitive matter; an insult to culture not only will ruin the deal but also the relationship. Narrowing down the topic, two countries are picked by the writers to be analyzed for their national and business cultures...
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...Discussion Forums 2 Related Links 3 Guidelines for business etiquette 4 Essential business culture guides for the international traveller Discussion Forums Related Links [1] Contact Executive Planet Guidelines for business etiquette Executive Planet™ provides valuable tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing business worldwide. Our guides are co-authored by experts in international business etiquette, who are available to answer your questions on the discussion board. Essential business culture guides for the international traveler Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Denmark Egypt France Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Venezuela Yemen The Executive Planet™ guides to doing business worldwide each contain the following articles: Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements...
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...Cultural Diversity If a United States business owner was to do business in China or France they would need to know a few helpful things. In China, being a guest it is important to know that they treat the guest with a great deal of kindness and respect. They allow the guest to do whatever they please because it is considered rude if they refuse a request they make; even smoking in their place of business if that is what the guest wanted to do. Chinese also believe the number four is bad luck so a person should avoid this number at all costs. If a person was to give a gift, the Chinese like things that are even numbers; except the number four. The numbers six and eight are considered very lucky, so if a person can incorporate those numbers they will do well. The personal space is a bit different, the Chinese get inside of your bubble. They stand very close, sit close, walk close to a person. The article on Chinahighlights.com says “In China a reasonable bodily separation may be virtually nonexistent. Therefore there is no “excuse me” or tap on the shoulder given when reaching across someone’s place at a table or pushing past on a crowded street.” Upon meeting someone in China shaking hands, nodding, or bow is also very common. Some instances when being introduced to a group the Chinese may greet you with applause, a person should applaud back. Also a person should greet the most senior person first and then descend from there. A person should not blow into a handkerchief and...
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...Doing Business in Germany September 12, 2015 Doing Business in Germany Conducting business abroad in Germany introduces a different culture and different practices. Before committing to doing business in Germany it is important to consider factors such as differences in location, language, culture, meeting etiquette, negotiation styles and business protocol. If these considerations are addressed before hand a business endeavor in Germany will have a better chance of succeeding (Varner & Beamer, 2011). Germany is a federal republic located in central Europe. Germany is the eighth largest country in Europe after Russia, Turkey, the Ukraine, France, Spain, Sweden, and Norway. It is located centrally on the European continent and borders nine other countries: Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland (Chow, 2015). With the biggest population of all the European Union countries, Germany’s population density is one of the highest in all of Europe at over 230 persons per square kilometer. The UK, Netherlands, and Belgium are the only countries in Europe with a higher population density (Chisolm, 2011). The official language of Germany is German. As would be expected, the majority of German citizens speak German (over 100 million people). Some minority languages in Germany include Danish, Sorbian, Frisian, and Romany. Turkish, Kurdish, Polish, the Balkan languages, and Russian are the most commonly spoken...
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...Table of contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Study program …………………………………………………………………………….. 3 The educational culture…………………………………………………………………..5 The facilities of the INSEEC (paris)……………………………………………….. 6 The City and surrounding ……………………………………………………………….7 The French culture, customs and etiquette……………………………………….9 Interview International students ……………………………………………………14 Personal statement about going abroad in 3 year.......................................17 Partner universities ……………………………………………………………………….18 Project in general (conclusion)………………………………………………………..19 Introduction In this project we gone a be actively involved in internationalization in an early stage of our studies by talking to people abroad . Of course to find out more information about educational systems. We think it is very important to have a clear goal and what marketing related. An important goal is: by (marketing) researching find out more information what possible fellow students abroad think it is very important in education. Information that is Useful for the international marketing department so that they can see if they can welcome even more international students. We hope after this project to have enough information to respond to these following questions: . What is the image of the FEM, when seen internationally? . What are the expectations the students willing to go abroad? . How does our university partners base his...
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...MGB225 Intercultural Communication & Negotiation Skills Assessment I: Research Report European Negotiations Southern Candle's Tour De France Executive Summary 1.0 Introduction The prevalence of internationalisation and globalisation of businesses in the twenty-first century has reiterated the importance of effective cross-cultural communication to achieve any level of progress or success. "Culture" is defined by Geert Hofstede, as "the collective programming of the mind distinguishing the members of one group or category of people from another". This report will identify national cultural differences between the U.S. and France within the case study "European Negotiations - Southern Candle's Tour De France" . Hofstede's cross-cultural communication theoretical framework will then be primarily used to analyse the cause and effects of these issues. 2.0 Identification of Problems/Issues 3.1 Intercultural Issues - Mr Durand expressed interest in learning more about the design process for making three-dimensional sculptured candles, however Mr Picard's practical decision to take a technical staff member to their meeting may have been inappropriate given Mr Durand's premier position within the company. - The way in which Mrs Dubois accepted Mr Durand's compliment of her French language skills may have been perceived as immodest. In French society, compliments are generally downplayed by the recipient as a sign of humility...
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...Business Communication in France: An Introduction to Customs and Culture I chose to research France for this particular assignment. I have always dreamed of moving to France and, as a business major, I thought it would be a good idea to use this opportunity to learn about business communication in France. France has a truly fascinating culture filled with centuries of customs and etiquette built “brick by brick.” With America being a much younger nation, I think it would be very important to accommodate and adapt to their techniques and business communication strategies as opposed to Americans attempting to force our techniques and business communication strategies on them. Based on my research, it doesn’t seem like we would be given much choice in the matter. The French are so adamant about their deep culture and manners that one would basically have to accommodate them or face a failed attempt to obtain a business relationship with them. The report goes into greater detail about these issues. Feel free to contact me with any further questions. Executive Summary This report gives a brief comparison of business communication between France and the United States. Speak French Fluently, or Not At All The French are very proud of their language. It is one of the most endeared languages in the world, and widely known as “the language of love.” Therefore, one must be able to speak French very well in order to communicate successfully with them, especially...
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...Europe is one of America's main business and political partners. America has made a huge financial investment in Europe, going back to World War II. However although many American companies have trading partners in Europe, they need to understand that there are major political and social differences when it comes to doing business in Europe. Human Resources managers, who usually are the ones who end up smoothing over ruffled feathers, should prepare themselves to deal with a new field of HR problems. This paper will discuss some of the HR challenges American companies doing business in Europe and how they can overcome them. A different political and Economic landscape Although Europe, and Britain in particular, is America's closest political and economic partners, many Americans have not ventured abroad. HR managers will need to understand that they will probably have to give American executives a short crash course on Europe's political and social landscape. While Europe is about the sized of America, it is made up of several individual countries, each with it's own language and culture. Although many parts of the European union have a common currency (the Euro) and constitution, the different nation states still retain their own individuality. Most Americans executives will probably find it easier adjusting to work life in Britain, with it's common language. HR managers should note that the southern European countries such as Italy, Spain and Portugal, have...
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...International Journal of Business and Management; Vol. 7, No. 16; 2012 ISSN 1833-3850 E-ISSN 1833-8119 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education Cross-Cultural Etiquette and Communication in Global Business: Toward a Strategic Framework for Managing Corporate Expansion Ephraim Okoro1 1 School of Business, Howard University, Washington, USA Correspondence: Ephraim A. Okoro, Department of Marketing, School of Business, Howard University, 2600–Sixth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20059, USA. Tel: 1-202-806-1545. E-mail: eaokoro@howard.edu Received: March 22, 2012 doi:10.5539/ijbm.v7n16p130 Abstract The expanding scope of business corporations in the first decade of the twenty-first century is drawing much scholarly attention, and the trend has been described as a fact of life that defies the stretch of human imagination. The concept of global economy has expanded consumer awareness, defined new standards and rules of operations, and increased the need for national and corporate interdependence. Multinational organizations are exploring opportunities around the world, demonstrating sensitivity towards cultural differences in order to gain from the proliferation and growth of international enterprise. Recent studies indicate that while some corporations compete successfully in the global marketplace, others have failed to sustain their competitive advantage because of cultural imperialism or inadequate acculturation of their managers on international assignment...
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...culture to culture. An employee from the United States will need to have pre-departure training on a variety of things to be successful on an assignment in France. The following information should provide insight into French culture, communication, and business etiquette, to improve both the training and the success of an expatriate being sent to France. I. France Overview France is one of many countries in the western part of Europe and has an estimated population of approximately 65 million people and continues to grow at about .5% each year (www.indexmundi.com). France is the largest Western European country and is approximately 4/5 the size of Texas (www.cyborlink.com). It is also one of twenty-seven countries that is a member of the European Union. Although France does not have an official religion, the majority of French people are Catholic (www.foreigntranslations.com). The country is bordered by six European nations, which include Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy to its east and Spain to its southwest. Not only does France border many countries, but it is also is bordered by the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel to its west and northwest respectively. Communication The primary language in France is French, but most people in business speak English as well (www.foreigntranslations.com). Language is important to the French, so you should try to make an effort to speak French or at least...
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... References 15 Executive Summary Today’s world has gone global. This globalization has led to the collaboration among manufacturers of products, suppliers of materials and service providers situated across the globe. The markets are no more restricted to a specific region or a country. The boundaries and distances between the markets have vanished. Saturation in developed markets has led to exploration and exploitation of emerging markets. The expansion of geographic footprint is not happening only to meet business needs, but this is happening also to promote social causes (Education, Health Awareness) and to mitigate global risks (Global Warming). Therefore, for the purpose of effective functioning, there is a strong need to learn about Cross-Cultural Communication. It is true that any usage of an inappropriate word, an impression or a gesture can lead to serious business or social implications. These cross-cultural communication blunders can then lead to lost customers, failed relationships and lost opportunities. To become an effective communicator worldwide, one should anticipate and identify cultural differences, draw clues and cues from non-verbal communication styles and be respectful to other cultures. To learn other’s cultures, one can extract information from experiences of friends, relatives and professional...
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...Spanish Culture Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France Spanish Society & Culture Spanish Family Values The family is the basis of the social structure and includes both the nuclear and the extended family, which sometimes provides both a social and a financial support network. Today, it is less common than previously for family members to work in a family business, as personal preferences are important and university education is general. The structure and the size of the family vary, but generally, people live until longer lives, have fewer children than before, and fewer people live in their homes with extended family. Familial networks have become less tight. The greatest changes have occurred inside families, between men and woman, and the parents and children because the values that inspire these relations have changed. Religion in Spain The majority of Spaniards are formally Roman Catholic, although different religious beliefs are accepted. During the history of Spain, there have been long periods of where different religious groups have coexisted, including Muslims, Jews and Christians. Still some traditions manifest more like a cultural event than a religious one. During Holy Week, many participants of the processions wear peaked, black hats as the sign of a penitent and walk barefoot, carrying a burden of some kind. Religious history...
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