BUSI 604
October 6, 2014
Abstract
Globalization has an impact on how nations do international business. In ever nation there are particular dimensions of culture that can impact international business. The paper will discuss and analyze the major elements and dimensions of culture in Italy. The dimensions of culture discussed in the paper are languages, values, dress code, etiquette, time, and education. The paper then discusses how these elements and dimensions are integrated by locals conducting business in Italy. The paper then describes how elements and dimension, and integration by locals in Italy compare to culture and business in the United States. Finally, the paper discusses …show more content…
Every nation has different cultures and systems for conducting business. In order for globalization to be successful all cultures have to be incorporated and combined into the business world. There are particular dimensions of culture that can impact globalized business between nations. The main dimensions of culture that can impact globalized business are languages, communication, values, dress code, etiquette, time, education, and politics. Italy is a nation that is centered on family relationships, trust, and socialization. Locals in Italy integrate these elements and dimensions into conducting business. The culture and business in the United States compares to and different from the elements and dimension, along with the integration by locals in Italy. Then the paper will discuss implications for United States businesses that wish to conduct business in this …show more content…
Americans do not invade personal space, they is a two to three feet distance between parties. In American businesses it is common to use first names instead of Mr. or Mrs. Americans will introduce higher ranking business partners first. Americans have small talk, and always appear to be happy in front of business proposals. Americans normally depart by small lines such as “we should get together”. This does not always mean the individuals is going to chat later. Americans feel as though religion should be void from any business setting. American greetings are normally rather informal, it is not anticipated to seem disrespectful, but everyone is treated equally. Americans do not always shake hands when meeting, normally it is a simple hello. If there is too many individuals in a room, Americans may not even speak at all. When American’s introduce business individuals they include professional information and titles. Americans do not get to close to individuals, such as Italians. Americans must watch colleagues to see if they are comfortable with touching such as a back tap, or a hug. Americans do not use the middle finger in any fashion because it is known as offensive and rude. Americans smile at everyone, this is a silent hello. Americans are very standoffish and will engage in greetings first. Eye contact is not essential to Americans as it is for