...Business hierarchy in Switzerland The Swiss appreciate sobriety, thrift, tolerance, punctuality and a sense of responsibility. This is reflected in the way they do business. The business climate is very formal and conservative and companies are structured in the traditional vertical manner. The culture of companies can vary somewhat, depending on whether they are in the German, French or Italian areas of Switzerland. Overall, one can say that decisions are taken at the top of the organisation. In most organisations employees have little responsibility, although this differs from one company to another. The many international companies in Geneva have a more American management culture, they are less hierarchic and employees hold more responsibility. Strategy Generally, the management of an organisation is at large responsible for the planning. Most companies use detailed planning with a tight schedule, although organisations in the French and Italian areas may have a more laid-back approach to strategy. Most of the planning is long term. Swiss business meetings Meetings are generally impersonal, brisk, orderly, planned and task-oriented. It is important to prepare yourself in advance of a business meeting. The Swiss tend to get right down to business after a few minutes of general discussion. Be aware of the fact that non-verbal communication, such as body language, is very important and varies from region to region in Switzerland. Note that organisation,...
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...abounded their neutrality to become the 190th member of the U.N. * 1648 declaration of independence Switzerland becomes an independent nation * 2011 they had a female president. 1st female president in 1999 * Women did not have the right to vote or to hold office until 1971. * Inhabited by the Celtsin in the West, Helvetii in the North, Raetians in the East. * August 1st is national day. Similar to the fourth of July a lot of fireworks. * Strong local government. * The Swiss National Park, founded in 1914, is the oldest in the Alps. * Bellinzona are among the most important examples of medieval defensive architecture in the Alps. With its castles, walls, towers, battlements and gates, this impressive fortress is a source of wonder and amazement. Bellinzona was a very important line of defence for the ancient Romans, and the first written reference dates back to 590. Population: * 7.5 million people * 55% Catholic. Others are Jews, Buddhists, and Mormon. Religion is not discussed in public. * Bern: Bern Historical Museum (Bernisches Historisches Museum) * This museum features furniture and other antiques that demonstrate how people have lived in Switzerland for the past two centuries. * Capital of Switerland is Bern * Largest city is Zunich which has 1,143 million people * Zurich, the most populous city of Switzerland, is famous for its financial institutions and shops on "Bahnhofstrasse" as well as for its superb art...
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...Final Project: Business Writing Project XCOM285 Part 1 How to Use Social Media for Business The article is written for a business audience. The writers are addressing businesses or organizations by mentioning the benefits of social media. They address how social media can be used to find out what competitors are doing. The article mentions how businesses need to understand who their customers are. The purpose of the article is to inform the reader of the benefits and downfalls of social media. The benefits mentioned are how to build a company’s fan or customer base. The article informs the readers that social media is not a way to sell their fans but to understand what their fans or customer needs. The article serves a purpose to persuade. By addressing the benefits of social media they are forming a persuasive stance on social media and how it can help a business. The writer organizes the information in the article by providing topics of the do’s and don’ts. The writer first lists the don’ts of social media. She gives an explanation of what not to do with social media. She writes about the downfalls of what happens with fans or customers if a business does not pay attention to their social media account and to understand how to operate the account to benefit their business. The writer continues to list the benefits of social media by providing the understanding of how a social website can help a business grow their customer base. By understanding...
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...strategy in India, Napoli also has the added challenges of incorporating essentially three cultures (Italian, Swiss, and Indian) (Bartlett, C., Fagan, P., Yoshino, M. 2006). It is difficult to know Napoli’s level of adaptation to Swiss culture, so I will consider him to be Italian, and thus discuss his interactions with both Swiss and Indian culture. In the below case study analysis I will analyze various cultural assumptions within Italian, Swiss, and Indian cultures and provide Napoli with a specific action plan to incorporate the cultures successfully, gain true consensus among managers, provide insight on strategy deployment and advise him on whether he should share the situation with Luc Bonnard. Cause and Problem Analysis In the below section, I will analyze key assumptions of the three national cultures and discuss strategy deployment. These assumptions include the relationship with nature, nature of truth and reality, controlling vs. adapting strategy, relationships with people, time, language and communication. Assumption 1: Relationship with Nature Italy’s relationship with nature is very different from that of Switzerland and India. Italian culture lends the idea that situations can be controlled by regulations and rules, whereas Switzerland and India have a culture that denotes fewer rules and regulations (Barsoux, JL., Schneider, S. 2003). Additionally, Indian culture encompasses fatalism, thus they relinquish the notion that they have control on outcomes...
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...remain the only manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles in the US. h. 1962: Purchases 60% equity share in Tomahawk Boat Manufacturing Company. v. Used the company to manufacture its own fiberglass parts. i. 1973: Opens 400,000 square foot plant in York, Pennsylvania. j. 1990’s: Distribution center opens in Franklin, WI. Age Of Company & Number Of Employees 1.) Founded in 1903; first bike was finished this year. 2.) Number of employees? Location 1.) Located and operated out of Milwaukee, WI. 2.) First Dealership in Chicago, IL in 1904. Markets 1.) US, Canada, Europe (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and U.K.), Japan, Australia, Asia Pacific Region, Latin America Region. Methodology Library Research Group Members Responsibilities 1.) Lindsay Brown:...
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...Switzerland is a tiny country of some 7.7 million people surrounded by four far-larger neighbours: France, Germany, Italy and Austria. Yet despite its small size, it seems everyone has an opinion about what life is like in Switzerland. For some the mountainous country is a beautiful, pristine paradise. For others it’s uptight, conservative and downright boring. Switzerland is most famous for its mountains, cheese, chocolate, cows, and watches. Of course these things are part of everyday life: check out the mouth-watering display of chocolate bars at any grocery store. But the Swiss and their country are far more complex. The biggest challenge is pinning down who exactly typifies the average Swiss: there are four different cultures and languages. Some 64 per cent of Swiss speak German. (They actually use Swiss German dialects when chatting and High German for writing). About 20 per cent speak French, seven per cent speak Italian, and less than one per cent speak Romansh. Only by living here does one learn the customs and etiquette that make the country so much more than its stereotypical image. The Swiss, for example, pursue a policy of neutrality but also have a large army to defend the country. It’s not unusual to phone up a business acquaintance and find they have left for military service for a few weeks. And while the Swiss love their rules and order, you still find places where chaos reigns. Try figuring out when to cross the road at the crosswalks known...
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...CURRICULUM VITAE Ashley CHEW | |[pic] | |Mailing Address HTMi, Hotel and Tourism Management Institute | | |Marientalweg 3 | | |6174 Soerenberg, | | |SWITZERLAND | | |Date of Birth 3rd December 1992 | | |Marital Status Single | | |Nationality Malaysian | | |Contact Details + 60126987796 (Malaysia) | | |ashleychews@hotmail.com | | |Skype :...
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...Introduction In every organisation and every department there are challenges faces by managers and employees at all levels. This essay will attempt to identify the problems and challenges in the Media Relations team and the Corporate Communications department as a whole in UBS Americas in the wake of company-wide cultural and procedural changes. It will endeavour to explain them with the help of management theory and offer practical and real solutions. Company Overview, My Team and Role UBS AG is a huge international banking firm, employing over 66,000 employees worldwide. Based in Switzerland, it's second largest branch is based in the United States, with further extensive branches in over 50 countries globally including the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore. With the two main branches in Switzerland and the US, the corporate culture has been one of internationalism and at the same time, locality, adopting different practices and processes in each of the main branches. The UBS Americas Investment Bank Corporate Communications department has undergone recent changes. Previously, the department was responsible for handling all PR, external and internal communications objectives for the Investment Bank and Global Asset Management. It was also responsible for Wealth Management Americas branch PR and Financial Advisor (FA) communications across the country. The Media Relations team in the Corporate Communications department was previously responsible for handling all...
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...Trip Report 2011 The Fifth annual Geomatics Engineering Student Trip to Switzerland By Adam Thomas Schulich School of Engineering University of Calgary Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Itinerary..................................................................................................................................................... 3 CERN.......................................................................................................................................................... 4 CERN Gallery ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) ................................................................................... 6 EPFL Gallery............................................................................................................................................... 7 The Federal Office of Topography (SwissTopo) ........................................................................................ 8 SwissTopo Gallery ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Leica Geosystems .....................................................................................
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...Tanya Quintana Principles of Management Foreign Country Assignment ITALY Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................................................................................Page 3 LOCATION.........................................................................................Page 3 POPULATION.....................................................................................Page 3 LANGUAGE.......................................................................................Page 4 BUSINESS CULTURE........................................................................Pages 4-6 CURRENCY........................................................................................Page 6 EXCHANGE RATE..............................................................................Page 6 TRADING ALLIANCE..........................................................................Pages 6-7 ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT..............................................................Page 7 POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT................................................................Pages 7-8 MORE INTEREST (FOOD)..................................................................Page 8 BUSINESS MODEL.............................................................................Page 8 Italy has been a nation-state since “1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II”.(World...
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...GM614 Global Advertising Professor Christin Walth Jenessa Carder, Chia-Ying Chen, Fango Lin, Yi-Hsuan Su, Ya-Ling (Claire) Wang, Winette Yee May 5, 2010 Swatch: The Global Watch The IMC Plan in Brazil, Japan, and Switzerland 1 Statement of Purpose Swatch (‗Swiss‘ + ‗watch‘) watches, created under the management of Nicolas Hayek, are fashion statements and pop-culture icons. They feature witty, outlandish designs that use intense colors and are youthful, provocative, stylish, and unpredictable. The mission of the IMC campaign is to tie the brand image with creative art in order to tell the brand story, strengthen Swatch‘s brand identity among the target audience (young students or professionals, aged 18-25) globally, and consistently incorporate different and relevant mediums (print ad, website, MTV – user-generated content, and online communities) to reach the target audience. The multi-country marketing analysis of The Swatch Group will aid in developing the IMC strategy and campaign for Swatch‘s CreArt (‗creativity‘ + ‗art‘) Collection in the following three countries: Brazil, Japan and Switzerland. When reading this, please be aware that Swatch did not impose an integrated marketing campaign in Brazil; rather, they only held one event and communicated to customers through Twitter. Therefore, the Brazil section is composed mostly of what The Swatch Group should do in order to meet their objectives. Furthermore, the cultural dimensions and components that will affect...
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...Project About: “ Travel And Tourism of Switzerland” Flag: It may be hard to believe but the famous white cross on a red background has only been the national flag of Switzerland since the 19th century. The origins of the flag, though, date back to 1339 and the historic Battle of Laupen, when Confederate soldiers began using the white cross as their field sign. History: Switzerland evolved over many centuries from a loose alliance of small self-governing towns and states, beginning with the confederation of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden in 1291, to a fully-fledged federal state of 26 cantons. Despite periods of political, social and religious unrest, unity prevailed in the Old Swiss Confederacy. However, the French invasion of 1798 was to be a turning point in the country’s history, ushering in the first of several changes in government – the short-lived Helvetic Republic – that would continue until 1848. The birth of modern-day Switzerland was accompanied by the creation of a federal constitution that laid the permanent foundations for national cohesion and the pursuit of the common good, while upholding the country’s cultural and linguistic diversity Much of Switzerland’s landscape is covered by mountains – apparently inhospitable terrain for human habitation. And yet the routes across the Alpine and Jura mountain passes have brought in people and goods since prehistoric times. The Swiss Plateau, which stretches from Lake Geneva...
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...Meeting Etiquette . Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile. . Shake hands and say good-bye individually when arriving or departing. . Shake hands with women first. . Danes tend to introduce themselves with their first names. Dining Etiquette If invited to a Danish home: . Arrive on time. Danes are punctual in both business and social situations. . Check to see if you should remove your shoes before entering the house. . Contact the hostess ahead of time to see if she would like you to bring a dish. . Offer to help the hostess with the preparation or clearing up after a meal is served. . Danes enjoy showing off their homes since they have usually done the decorating themselves and are proud of their accomplishments. Therefore, they are happy when you ask for a tour of their house. . Do not discuss business. Watch your table manners! . Wait to be told where to sit. There may be a seating plan. . Table manners are Continental -- hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating. . Always keep your hands visible when eating. Keep your wrists resting on the edge of the table. . Try everything. . Expect to be offered second helpings. You may refuse without offending your hosts. . Finish everything on your plate. Danes do not like wasting food. . When you have finished eating, place your knife and fork across your plate with the tines facing up and the handles turned to the right. . The...
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...most devoured meat. Schweinshaxe (braised pork sell) and Saumagen (pork stomach) are some of conventional German pork dishes. Brew is the most supported mixed drink, and the nation is known as the origination of bunches of various sorts of lager, including Pilsner, Weizenbier (wheat brew) and Alt. 1.1.6 Holidays & Celebrations Germany commends normal occasions like Christmas and Easter. They likewise have "German Unification Day" on October 3 which was the rejoining of East and West Germany and it is government occasion. They additionally commends a major lager bash it's known as the "Oktoberfest" its begins every year on a Saturday in September and closures 16 to 18 days after the fact, on the main Sunday in October. 1.1.7 Business culture The longing for systematization is a noteworthy goal of German business life. Amazements and jokes are not invited. Everything is altogether arranged out and settled on, with changes once in a while coming to pass after an...
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...Switzerland vs. Mexico Switzerland My research paper will individually concentrate on Switzerland and Mexico in its history, competitive advantage, export, trading, and globalization. I will then compare and contrast both countries by their competitive advantage in the market, government intervention, trading, export, and globalization. The Switzerland economy is founded on an exceedingly competent labor force and skilled work. The principal areas consist of micro technology, hi-tech, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, also, includes banking and insurance knowledge. Switzerland was not the success story that it is today; in the late nineteenth century Switzerland was a poor nation and its major exports were mercenaries and emigrating citizens. By the early period of the twentieth century, Switzerland had emerged as an industrial nation of importance despite its small size. Switzerland was one of the richest nations in the postwar period and by the 1960 using some measures, Swiss per capita income was the highest in the world. The wealth of Switzerland is the outcome of national competitive advantage where there are shockingly numerous competitors in a wide range of advanced manufacturing and service industries and Switzerland a small nation was able to establish their competitive advantage over large nations and their competitors. The industrial success has allowed Swiss citizens to be employed at high wages and for many years the unemployment has affected...
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