they wish to run a successful business. Let us take China and France as examples of two very different countries that may have cross-cultural problems while doing business. First we will give a general overview of the two countries and then discuss some management practices that may vary between these eastern and western cultures. General Overview: France  Geographical location: Western Europe  Population: 62.000.000 people  Language(s): French: 42‚100‚000 (92%)
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Misunderstandings caused by different communication styles often lead to lost business opportunities for foreign businesspeople dealing with Japan. This booklet is intended to fill such gaps. We asked Dr. Ernest Gundling‚ an intercultual specialist‚ to be the author to leverage on his extensive research and hands-on experience in this field. We sincerely hope that this booklet will help businesspeople from all over the world be successful in doing business with Japan. International Communication
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Doing business in Malaysia Contents Foreword 5 Chapter 1 - Introduction 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Geography & population Advantages of investing in Malaysia Language Political environment Economy Major exports and imports Import controls Regulatory environment Financial services Currency denomination Exchange controls Government policy on foreign investment Communications Chapter 2 - Intellectual property protection • • • • • Patents Trade
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diaIndia vs. China: Whose Economy Is Better? In the inevitable comparisons that economists and businesspeople make between Asia’s two rising giants‚ China and India‚ China nearly always comes out on top. The Chinese economy historically outpaces India’s by just about every measure. China’s fast-acting government implements new policies with blinding speed‚ making India’s fractured political system appear sluggish and chaotic. Beijing’s shiny new airport and wide freeways are models of modern development
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Doing business in Japan. Konnichiwa! Today I’m going to cover a very interesting topic – Doing business in Japan. At first let me introduce myself – I am Linda-san. And it would be a great pleasure to present this mini-guide of doing business in this unique country. So let’s start. Japan’s cultural identity is as strong as that of any nation in the world. Her closed door policy‚ which existed from the early 1600s to the middle of the nineteenth century‚ created an isolated society. Much of the
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Doing business in the UK: . General considerations . Reglations . Employment in the UK General considerations What makes the UK through centuries‚ decades and years the world’s most leading investment destinations for internationally dynamic business? 1. The easiest place to set up and run a business in Europe: Surveys suggest that the UK is the easiest place in all of Europe for setting up and running a business. According to a recent study by the World Bank‚ it takes approximately 13
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China Rise to Power: China‚ also known as the Dragon‚ have over the past number of years been developing as an economic power. The policies of the Chinese government have been to stimulate growth‚ especially in the manufacturing sector‚ resulting in them coining the phrase‚ The Rise of the Dragon. The dragon relates to China as it is comparable to the Chinese race. Dragons are referred to as divine mythical creatures that bring abundance‚ prosperity and symbolize power‚ excellence‚ valence
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Chile Country Background A 180 km wide on average‚ Chile is 4‚300km long from the border with Peru on the north to the Strait of Magellan on the South. Sheltered by the Andes on the East and the Pacific Ocean on the west‚ Chile is all but impervious to foreign pets and disease. The north is rich in mining and marine resources. Central Chile‚ home to the nation’s capital‚ is a major agricultural and industrial hub. In the south‚ rich fisheries and forest resources are managed under stringent conservation
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November 29th‚ 2012 International Business Doing Business in China The role of government when doing business in China is very important. It is especially important if you are from a different country‚ such as the United States‚ because the approaches to dealing with the government are much different. There are many factors in which should be considered when dealing with business related issues with the government. These include whether or not your business strategies go along with the plan
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Among High-Tech MNCs in China and India: Invisible Barriers‚ Best Practices and Next Steps MARY B. TEAGARDEN INTRODUCTION The convergence of size‚ talent and ambition is creating a dynamic playing field for knowledge creation and sharing in the Asia-Pacific Region. The importance of China and India is old news. Combined‚ the two countries account for over 38% of the world’s population‚ and both have declared innovation to be a strategic national priority. In 2006‚ China announced plans to become
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