Question

Choose and research the cultural environment of a country that it is not the United States. Appraise the cultural forces and implications of making business in this social culture.

Answer 1

Canadian culture is a quite conservative culture. Dignity and mannerism are highly prioritized in Canadian culture. For example- the business executives and managerial should be in formal dress in the office hour a should speak with mannerism starting with a general greeting through a handshake.

Business etiquette is essential in Canadian culture. Excessive physical contact, rapid body gesture or high-sounding words and noise strictly frown in the Canadian culture. Customs in Canadian culture are as follows:

• A constant eye contact

• Little or casual touching during a meeting

• Smoking is not allowed in the business premises

• Discipline and punctuality

• Formal invitation instead of an informal invitation

• Well informed negotiation

• Sharing of knowledgeable details

• Gender equality across business organizations

Cultural forces in Canada are as follows:

• The highly standardized basic education system

• Catholic beliefs impact mostly on the cultural and ceremonial forces in Canada

• Apart from Catholic influence, family value and gender equity are prioritized to cultural forces

Cultural norms and forces have significant implication on Canadian business in the social culture. The business outlook in Canada is sophisticated and highly dignified. Moreover, democratic leadership is prioritized in the Canadian business environment.