Unit 6: Discovery Research GB503

Unit 6: Lecture

https://youtu.be/0kgB4C6X4i0

It is vital, if you intend to have a successful business relationship with people of Asian background or culture, that you take the time to learn what the basic differences are between both cultures and what is the most effective way of communicating. There is no right and wrong culture - we are just different. It also does not mean that all people from a particular background operate with a high standard of ethics and principles any more than it means that every person from a particular cultural background are scoundrels and unethical.

Overall, the business culture of Asian people varies in a number of ways from Western culture. Asian countries are what are called high context cultures. In a high context culture, many things are left unsaid, letting the culture explain. Asians focus on building relationships in business. It’s important to know and trust someone before people from Asian countries are willing to enter into a business agreement or make business decisions. While, America is a low context culture and we are direct communicators. We get to the point and move quickly in business, even if we don’t know someone well.

Continue your literature review to master the cultural understanding of both cultures.

References

· Linda Selfe (April 7, 2015). Business Culture of Asia (Links to an external site.) . Retrieved from https://www.asianentrepreneur.org/business-culture-of-asia/.

· Clise, A. (2013, April 16). Doing business in Asian countries (Links to an external site.) . Retrieved from https://www.cliseetiquette.com/business-asian-countries/.