Cultural Influences on Business Operations

For this discussion activity, respond to the following prompts:

• • Choose a country you are unfamiliar with, and research its specific culture.
• • What specific business practices would you expect to find in that country, based on its culture?
• • What expectations "culture-wise" would you have if you were to open a business in that country?
• • Are there any specific cultural items of concern that you would report back to your organizational leadership? What are they? Please explain.
• Post a 2 to 4 paragraph discussion post (300 words minimum). Justify your explanations by including in-text citations and your references in APA format as applicable.
• Post your primary response on the discussion board. Be sure to review your writing for grammar and spelling before posting. 
• Please use references: 
• • de Mooij, M., & Hofstede, G. (2010). The Hofstede model. International Journal Of Advertising, 29(1), 85-110. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ufh&AN=48653916&site=eds-live&scope=site
  • Ho, F., Wang, H., & Vitell, S. (2012). A Global Analysis of Corporate Social Performance: The Effects of Cultural and Geographic Environments. Journal Of Business Ethics, 107(4), 423-433. doi:10.1007/s10551-011-1047-y. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=74713922&site=eds-live&scope=site
  • Rothwell, W. J. (2012). 13 practical tips for training in other countries. T+D, 66(5), 38-42. Retrieved from: http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=74553256&site=eds-live&scope=site
  • Module Notes: The Influence of Culture on a Country's Business Strategy
• Required:
  • Understanding Culture [Video file, 1 min 36 sec] From Title: Communicating in Latin America: International Business Communication © 2008Retrieved from: http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=49177&loid=163577
  • Inner Dimensions of Culture [Video file, 6 min 16 sec] From Title: Communicating in Latin America: International Business Communication © 2008Retrieved from: http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=49177&loid=16358