Cultural Factors Flashcards
What are the cultural factors
Language
Religion
Openes to change
Value
With over 7000 different languages being able to understand them is key to
Avoid misunderstanding
Built trust
Build teams
Ethnicity is important
Because they influence whether the product is popular or not
Why Is social structure important
Knowing what class your targeting like upper and lower can help you understand the market
Why is attitude important in business
In some countries you must be punctual and have patience like japan
Whilst others you can arrive late and make interruption
What is attitude to work (not emotional
Some counties have longer working day and hour n different Break n time zone
This affects communication
Why is being open to change important
Keeping up with trend Is being open to change so you are compatible
Why is contract negotiations important
Being aware of wht is acceptable in other countries Is important
For example 2010 bribery act
Bribery is normal in other countries
What’s is composition of workforce
International companies may hire locals as they understand the area better
How can management styles affect business
Some countries have strict hierarchy which needs a boss and follow direct orders
Other countries the boss maybe seen as contingent and have a democratic approach
What is workforce practice
Some countries have diff health and safety laws and different minimum wage So they may adapt into it
Marketing n advertising is important because
Your business name could mean something else in that country
You need to think of the culture and religion
Can you think of other ways to adapt to their tastes
