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Country-Specific Culture Data Sources
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Brazil:
Cultural Interviews with Brazilian Executives
This site has
a compilation of over 170 brief cultural interviews with Brazilian Executives.
They discuss cultural issues that are of interest for businessmen dealing with
Brazilians. The interviews are divided in two sections, the first one has the
categories: Negotiation, Language, Courtesy and Social Situations, and Time
and Scheduling; the second section offers descriptions of a typical day of
work of these executives.
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Colombia:
Getting Through Customs
Getting Through Customs provides Colombia
as a demo country for a cultural guide from their "Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands:
the Expanded Edition" book. It covers business practices, cognitive styles,
political conditions, the effect of religion/society on business, cultural
tips etc. in Colombia. Also listed under Regional/Country Specific Information
(Central and South America)category.
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India:
Doing Business in India, A Cultural Perspective
The site provides
articles with information and tips on the business and social cultural aspects
of India. Also provided are articles about real life experiences from visitors
to illustrate some of the different cultural perspectives.
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Japan:
Business Japan
The “Working with the Japanese” section provides
insightful articles and hints on Japanese business practices and working life.
The site also provides articles on the Japanese economy and e-Business.
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Japan:
Japanese Business Culture
From Electronics Link Asia, this section
provides brief pointers on doing business in Japan. These range from group
culture, hierarchy, meeting procedures, business cards and more.
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Japan:
Understanding Japan
A collection of interesting and informative
articles aimed at giving people a better understanding of Japan, its people
and culture.
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Singapore:
Life and Culture
Targeted at the expatriate worker, the site gives
practical information for working and living in Singapore. Topics covered
include general and business culture, etiquette, money, housing and career
issues.
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Sweden:
Industry and Trade Information
Information provided by the
Industry and Trade section of Smorgasbord includes economic development
history, industry sector briefs and major Swedish companies. The “Business
Culture” section provides insights into management style, power distance and
other cultural perspectives of Swedish business. Resource also listed under
Regional/Country Specific Information (Europe) category.
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USA:
US Business Culture
This Discover Abroad site features articles,
guides and hints on the American social and business culture. Areas covered
include communication systems, social and formal events, business dress and
guidelines on business procedures like business financing, marketing etc.
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