GBCA SafeAssign draft submissions (02-17-21) If possible to have somewhat
of a draft by this date would be great. These are non-graded opportunities to
check your GBCA before final submission in Week 8 (03/01/2021) .
Global Business Cultural Analysis Instructions
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The purpose of this research project is for you to write a professional, graduate-level research
paper in current APA format. Competency in current APA format is required of all business
graduates of Liberty University, as set forth by policy of both the graduate faculty and the
administration.
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You will research and write a paper analyzing the cultural perspectives of doing business in
another nation. You will select a nation to study, and have approximately 8 modules/weeks to
research and write the paper. Your professor will provide a list of approved nations by the second
day of the course. Select a nation, then begin working on the project.
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After reading your paper, the reader should be able to comprehensively answer the following
research questions. Thus, the research questions form the major aspects (APA Level 1 headings)
of your outline.
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What are the major elements and dimensions of culture in this region? (See
Chapter 2 of the textbook for a list of the required dimensions.)
How are these elements and dimensions integrated by locals conducting
business in the nation?
How do both of the above items compare with US culture and business?
What are the implications for US businesses that wish to conduct business
in that region?
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Important Points to Consider
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This paper must be written in strict conformance to current APA format, and contain a minimum
of 24 pages of content (excluding the title page, abstract, and references) utilizing at least 24
references from reputable professional and/or scholarly journals and/or informational venues that
deal with the content of the course (i.e., not blogs, Wikipedia, newspapers, etc.).
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1. Use the following as the exact title of your paper, Global Business
Cultural Analysis: (insert nation selected)
2. The paper must consist of only 4 sections, as indicated above. Do not add
sections, or revise the research questions.
3. The paper must be submitted as a Microsoft Word file through the
SafeAssign link in Module/Week 8.
4. Three SafeAssign draft links will be provided in the Assignments folder of
Module/Week 5 for you to use to improve your originality score prior to
your final submission.
5. Three levels of current APA headings must be used throughout the paper,
as this is a graduate-level research paper.
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Some students do not fully understand the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing.
Paraphrasing is when you take a source or someone else’s idea and say it in your own words.
When you paraphrase, you must still give the author’s name, date, title of the source, the scholarly
journal from where it came, and the exact website address or book from where it came. However,
when you directly quote a source, it must have quotation marks around the quote, or (if 40 words
or more) it must be set in block quotation format. Give detailed information of where you acquired
the quote.
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GBCA Outline Example: Introduction
Seriously relevant graduate school research requires a question for which no ready answer is available.
The research is conducted, to answer specific questions regarding a topic, problem, or issue for which
the answers are not yet known. Let’s focus on the concept of a topic. What do you want to know about
a topic? Asking a topic as a question (or series of related questions) has several advantages:
Questions require answers. A topic is hard to cover completely because it typically
encompasses too many related issues; but a question has an answer, even if it is ambiguous or
controversial.
Questions give you a way of evaluating the evidence. A clearly stated question helps you
decide which information will be useful. A broad topic may tempt you to stash away information
that may be helpful, but you're not sure how. A question also makes it easier to know when you
have enough information to stop your research and draft an answer.
A clear open-ended question calls for real research and thinking. Asking a question with no
direct answer makes research and writing more meaningful to both you and your audience.
Assuming that your research may solve significant problems or expand the knowledge base of a
discipline involves you in more meaningful activity of community and scholarship.
In this course, the required research questions are open-ended and require a variety of accumulated
data to develop answers. Your topic is a Global Cultural Business Analysis of the nation you selected.
You have been provided four specific research questions to guide you in the study of this topic which, if
done well, will demonstrate you have attained an advanced measure of expertise in the topic. The
research questions provide the framework of your analysis.
1. Question 1 requires you to discuss the general elements of culture (described in Chapter 2 of
your textbook) as they apply to your chosen nation.
2. Question 2 is a natural extension of Question 1 in that you will demonstrate how these elements
of culture are used in business dealings by the people of your nation.
3. Question 3 is a natural extension of Question 2 in that you will compare and contrast these
specific findings with business cultural elements found in the USA. Here is where you use the
models for understanding cultures (Hofstede, etc).
4. Question 4 is where you briefly summarize your research findings and is the place where you
draw substantive conclusions and report the implications of your research for doing business in
that nation. Questions 1 through 3 “set the stage” for Question 4.
Question 4 is the most significant for two reasons, for two audiences: the reader and your professor. A
substantive and comprehensive coverage demonstrates to the reader why the research is important and
how it can be used in business dealings for US managers. It also demonstrates to your professor the
extent to which you have mastered the necessary advanced analysis and critical thinking skills required
of a graduate-level student.
The example begins on the following page.
Be sure to use the exact wordings in this outline for your
APA level-headings.
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EXAMPLE OUTLINE
Research Question 1: What are the major elements and dimensions of culture in this region?
Communication
Religion
Ethics
Values and Attitudes
Manners
Customs
Social Structures and Organizations
Education
Research Question 2: How are these elements and dimensions integrated by locals conducting business
in the nation?
Communication
Religion
Ethics
Values and Attitudes
Manners
Customs
Social Structures and Organizations
Education
Research Question 3: How do both of the above items compare with United States culture and
business?
Compare/Contrast Greenland with USA, based on answers to Research Questions 1 and 2
Hofstede analysis
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Research Question 4: What are the implications for United States businesses that wish to conduct
business in that region?
Analysis of facts from prior three questions
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
FDI Analysis
GLOBAL BUSINESS CULTURAL ANALYSIS INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of this research project is for you to write a professional, graduate-level research paper in current APA format.
Competency in current APA format is required of all business graduates of Liberty University, as set forth by policy of both the
graduate faculty and the administration.
You will research and write a paper analyzing the cultural perspectives of doing business in another nation. You will select a
nation to study, and have approximately 8 modules/weeks to research and write the paper. Your professor will provide a list of
approved nations by the second day of the course. Select a nation, then begin working on the project.
After reading your paper, the reader should be able to comprehensively answer the following research questions. Thus, the
research questions form the major aspects (APA Level 1 headings) of your outline.
What are the major elements and dimensions of culture in this region? (See Chapter 2 of the textbook for a list of the
required dimensions.)
How are these elements and dimensions integrated by locals conducting business in the nation?
How do both of the above items compare with US culture and business?
What are the implications for US businesses that wish to conduct business in that region?
Important Points to Consider
This paper must be written in strict conformance to current APA format, and contain a minimum of 24 pages of content
(excluding the title page, abstract, and references) utilizing at least 24 references from reputable professional and/or scholarly
journals and/or informational venues that deal with the content of the course (i.e., not blogs, Wikipedia, newspapers, etc.).
1. Use the following as the exact title of your paper, Global Business Cultural Analysis: (insert nation selected)
2. The paper must consist of only 4 sections, as indicated above. Do not add sections, or revise the research questions.
3. The paper must be submitted as a Microsoft Word file through the SafeAssign link in Module/Week 8.
4. Three SafeAssign draft links will be provided in the Assignments folder of Module/Week 5 for you to use to improve
your originality score prior to your final submission.
5. Three levels of current APA headings must be used throughout the paper, as this is a graduate-level research paper.
Some students do not fully understand the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing. Paraphrasing is when you take a
source or someone else’s idea and say it in your own words. When you paraphrase, you must still give the author’s name, date,
title of the source, the scholarly journal from where it came, and the exact website address or book from where it came.
However, when you directly quote a source, it must have quotation marks around the quote, or (if 40 words or more) it must be
set in block quotation format. Give detailed information of where you acquired the quote.
For the purpose of this academic paper, adhere to the following rules when quoting or using a source:
Do not directly quote more than 120 words from any 1 source.
If the source is 2,000 words or less, do not directly quote more than 50 words from it.
Do not use the same source more than a total of 3 times within the whole document for quoting or paraphrasing.
Quotes must contain the section (if provided) and paragraph or page numbers of the quote and this information must
be placed in the reference.
In all instances, use current APA guidelines for citations and references.
Email your professor with any questions regarding the Global Business Cultural Analysis.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday of Module/Week 8.
BUSI 604 280-Point
GBCA Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 70%
196 points
total
Advanced 92-100%
Proficient 84-91%
Developing 1-83%
Not present
Research Question 1
49 to 45 points
All 8 dimensions of culture are
covered in terms of the
general societal deployment
of the dimensions.
44 to 41 points
Most of the 8 dimensions of
culture are covered in terms of
the general societal deployment
of the dimensions.
40 to 1 points
Some of the 8 dimensions of
culture are covered in terms of
the general societal deployment
of the dimensions.
0 points
Research Question 2
49 to 45 points
All 8 dimensions of culture are
covered in terms of the daily
business dealings in the
nation.
44 to 41 points
Most of the 8 dimensions of
culture are covered in terms of
the daily business dealings in the
nation.
40 to 1 points
Some of the 8 dimensions of
culture are covered in terms of
the daily business dealings in the
nation.
0 points
Research Question 3
49 to 45 points
All points of comparison and
contrasts are covered,
including a Hofstede analysis.
44 to 41 points
Most points of comparison and
contrasts are covered, including
a Hofstede analysis.
40 to 1 points
Some points of comparison and
contrasts are covered, including a
Hofstede analysis.
0 points
Research Question 4
49 to 45 points
All concluding aspects of
the research question were
covered, including a SWOT
analysis and a FDI analysis.
44 to 41 points
Most concluding aspects of the
research question were covered,
including a SWOT analysis and a FDI
analysis.
40 to 1 points
Some concluding aspects of the
research question were covered,
including a SWOT analysis and a FDI
analysis.
0 points
Structure
30%
84 points total
Advanced 92-100%
Proficient 84-91%
Developing 1-83%
Not present
APA-compliant abstract
30 to 28 points
All APA requirements for this
item are included.
27 to 25 points
Most APA requirements for this
item are included.
24 to 1 points
Some APA requirements for this item
are included
0 points
APA-compliant level
headings
8 points
All APA requirements for this
item are included.
7 points
Most APA requirements for this
item are included
6 to 1 points
Some APA requirements for this item
are included
0 points
APA-compliant pagination
8 points
All APA requirements for this
item are included.
7 points
Most APA requirements for this
item are included
6 to 1 points
Some APA requirements for this item
are included
0 points
APA-compliant spacing:
lines and between
paragraphs
8 points
All APA requirements for this
item are included.
7 points
Most APA requirements for this
item are included
6 to 1 points
Some APA requirements for this item
are included
0 points
APA-compliant citations
and references
30 to 28 points
All APA requirements for this
item are included.
27 to 25 points
Most APA requirements for this
item are included
24 to 1 points
Some APA requirements for this item
are included
0 points
Note the following submission scenarios:
1. The GBCA has only four required sections. Only the four required sections will earn credit in terms of content
page count. You may include other sections, but these will not earn credit and be subtracted from the overall
content page count (refer to point 2 below).
2. A minimum of 24-pages of content is required, this number excludes the title page, abstract, references, and
conclusion. Thus each page of content is worth 12.5% of the total grade; thus, 12.5 points will be deducted for
each page of content missing (refer to point 1 above).
3. SafeAssign score exceeding the threshold of 16% will be considered as academic dishonesty, and no points
will be given for the entire assignment. Since the software may add your previous draft submissions/required
level headings/references/etc., these are considered as “phantom” additions. Your professor will remove all
“phantom” items from your final score, resulting in your true SafeAssign score.
GLOBAL BUSINESS CULTURAL ANALYSIS INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of this research project is for you to write a professional, graduate-level research paper in current APA format. Competency in current APA
format is required of all business graduates of Liberty University, as set forth by policy of both the graduate faculty and the administration.
You will research and write a paper analyzing the cultural perspectives of doing business in another nation. You will select a nation to study, and have
approximately 8 modules/weeks to research and write the paper. Your professor will provide a list of approved nations by the second day of the course.
Select a nation, then begin working on the project.
After reading your paper, the reader should be able to comprehensively answer the following research questions. Thus, the research questions form the
major aspects (APA Level 1 headings) of your outline.
What are the major elements and dimensions of culture in this region? (See Chapter 2 of the textbook for a list of the required dimensions.)
How are these elements and dimensions integrated by locals conducting business in the nation?
How do both of the above items compare with US culture and business?
What are the implications for US businesses that wish to conduct business in that region?
Important Points to Consider
This paper must be written in strict conformance to current APA format, and contain a minimum of 24 pages of content (excluding the title page, abstract,
and references) utilizing at least 24 references from reputable professional and/or scholarly journals and/or informational venues that deal with the content
of the course (i.e., not blogs, Wikipedia, newspapers, etc.).
1. Use the following as the exact title of your paper, Global Business Cultural Analysis: (insert nation selected)
2. The paper must consist of only 4 sections, as indicated above. Do not add sections, or revise the research questions.
3. The paper must be submitted as a Microsoft Word file through the SafeAssign link in Module/Week 8.
4. Three SafeAssign draft links will be provided in the Assignments folder of Module/Week 5 for you to use to improve your originality score prior
to your final submission.
5. Three levels of current APA headings must be used throughout the paper, as this is a graduate-level research paper.
Some students do not fully understand the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing. Paraphrasing is when you take a source or someone else’s idea
and say it in your own words. When you paraphrase, you must still give the author’s name, date, title of the source, the scholarly journal from where it
came, and the exact website address or book from where it came. However, when you directly quote a source, it must have quotation marks around the
quote, or (if 40 words or more) it must be set in block quotation format. Give detailed information of where you acquired the quote.
For the purpose of this academic paper, adhere to the following rules when quoting or using a source:
Do not directly quote more than 120 words from any 1 source.
If the source is 2,000 words or less, do not directly quote more than 50 words from it.
Do not use the same source more than a total of 3 times within the whole document for quoting or paraphrasing.
Quotes must contain the section (if provided) and paragraph or page numbers of the quote and this information must be placed in the reference.
In all instances, use current APA guidelines for citations and references.
Email your professor with any questions regarding the Global Business Cultural Analysis.
Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Wdnesday of Module/Week 8.
Running head: GLOBAL BUSINESS CULTURAL ANALYSIS 1
Global Business Cultural Analysis
Student name
Institution Affiliation
Course title
Professor
Date
GLOBAL BUSINESS CULTURAL ANALYSIS 2
Abstract
Business and organizations operations are advanced affected by the various social
elements that exist in a country. This paper has addressed the various cultural aspects that
influence organizations in German. The first part of the article has discussed the elements,
including communication, religious education, manners, ethics, values, customs, and culture. The
second part of the paper has demonstrated well how the above elements of culture are utilized in
German people's business dealings. This encompasses how such factors influence business
activities in both positive and negative ways. Comparison and contrast of these cultural issues
have also been addressed in the paper. Finally, a summary of methodological findings has been
provided, giving a clear conclusion concerning the entire study's critical implications.
GLOBAL BUSINESS CULTURAL ANALYSIS 3
Global Business Cultural Analysis
Question 1: Cultural Elements In Germany
Communication
Communication is key to every business in this world. When locating your business in
every country, what you consider is if you can communicate with your clients. Communication is
a part of our everyday life. Social interactions and interrelations among people are the basis for
success in all spheres of life. There are so many different cultures that we have to learn to
understand them and communicate with them. Each culture has its means of communication,
including other communication methods (Felipe et al., 2017). Each person has a unique
personality and belief. Therefore, there are many events, training, and studies on intercultural
communication to understand each other, work, and communicate with different cultures. We
need an agreement where we can do the right thing. Also, we should avoid annoying and
misunderstanding situations because they lead to exacerbations.
Intercultural communication is one way to handle problems between members of
different cultures. This aspect can be transmittable to country communication. The unique part of
the communication and cultural differences is in Germany. Notably, Germany is a special place
in Europe due to its unique history. The international isolation between East and West is still
discussed. Even after 16 years of reunification, the similarities between Seoul and Washington
were lesser than anticipated (Sonntag et al., 2017).
In the research, you will hear about Germany's current situation. Reasons and possible
explanations are given to identify Germany's actual position, and solutions to existing problems
are proposed at the end. The information provided in this project is based on scientific and
interpersonal perspectives and extensive research and pilot studies. Culture is essential than
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before. Indeed, we need 'bridges of understanding,' as Richard von Weizsäcker stated in his
book. This affects not only residents from other countries but also German residents. It is only
possible to understand one's neighbors' culture and life if one tries to understand them.
Region
Islam in Germany
In Germany, people can practice their religions, regardless of their faith. Religion and
State should be apart. Every second German is a Christian. About five percent of the population
are Muslims, and about four percent of the people are Christians. One in three Singaporeans does
not belong to any religion.
Separation of religion and State.
Germany is legally committed to maintaining a policy of treating religions and
worldviews equally. It must not take a particular ideological or religious stance. "Neutrality"
does not mean that the State is opposed or indifferent to the sacred. It implies that religions unite
a society. The Supreme Court has specified that the State must adopt the "constructive
neutrality" policy towards religious and world views.
Holidays and Islamic teachings
"Constructive neutrality" means states actively work with religions in many areas. The
State is involved in the support of religious hospitals and schools. The Constitution protects
many holidays in the Christian faith; everyone gets a day off, and the shops are closed.
Additionally, many states operate religious instruction and theological studies at state
universities (Hartl & Hess, 2017). Anyone who desires to be a religious educator or a professor
of theology must have consent from his or her local church.
Tax on churches.
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Germany is the only country in the world that levies a church tax. This is how churches
finance their community maintenance spending. The tax offices collect taxes from their
congregants for the churches. It was concluding that income tax is approximately eight or nine
percent of an income.
Old agreements and new religious communities.
Legal provisions regulate cooperation between the government and religious
communities. Many contracts came from a time when most German citizens were Christians.
These are custom-made for Christian churches. The State has tried to regulate Islam in various
ways. It is not easy to find out those who attend the mosque (Beyers et al., 2017).
Ethics
German work ethics revolve around a period known as the Economic Miracle Years where the
economy benefited big time. Besides, in the 1960s, Germany invited workers from former
communist countries to maintain their economic security. Locals must ask: "how can they
manufacture in such an industrious and prominent way?" Employees tend to identify themselves
with the company they work for in Germany. This is for work-related activities.
Contrary to conventional belief, the notion of having conversations over a cup of coffee is quite
acceptable (Gutermann et al., 2017). Workers have comprehensive protection under the law, and
employees' unions play essential labor/management relations roles. It is advisable to be a
member of an association because of the benefits.
Communication in Germany is entirely business-like, with evident goal orientation.
Getting started may take a little longer, but there will be no stopping the progress once started.
Public holidays and flexible working hours mean German employees can be with their families
and their home life (Furuya et al., 2018). A high level of parental protection is one reason women
GLOBAL BUSINESS CULTURAL ANALYSIS 6
do not adequately make up for boardrooms, and there is a pay gap between men and women.
Why then did Germany do it well in the crisis? Hardly anyone works hard but enjoys every
second of the day. Besides, clubbing is more loved between work and leisure than T.V. viewing,
and there is a clear trend of enjoying relaxation more than watching television (Halkos &
Skouloudis, 2017). Working hours are spent working on assigned projects, so there is no time for
leisure time. Success seems to push you to move on, and I am happy to support your business in
moving into the German market with German Advantage Ltd's services. The 5 Step Business
Plan is based on the ability to see things differently and good work ethics.
Values and Attitudes
Value
It is a promising approach to investigate value change. Declaring economic Value
Change may specify the preconditions and other financial areas' reaction—society and economic
change. The study of economic value change is significant. Based on the subjects' answers, it
will help us to gain more knowledge about people's thinking. The world and human beings have
undergone significant changes. This question deal with the evolution of behavior of individuals
based on the changing value of an individual. Value shift also relates, especially to questions
dealing with the effect on groups, e.g., internal and intergroup. Finally, this is linked to a change
of value—questions concerning significant differences in one or several global society attributes
or international society.
Attitude
We research how culture affects perceptions of environmental quality. We explore how
cultural diversity impacts economic and institutional structures. The findings indicate that culture
is a significant determinant of migrant's individual attitudes towards the environment. Emigrants
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from countries where emission is fewer or within reasonable limits are more likely to trade up
their earnings for climate quality. Also, culture affects how people perceive the ecosystem's
fragility (Lapp et al., 2020). The majority view is resilient to alternate meanings of culture and
defines the importance of accounting for environmental valuation.
Manners
Trash; German citizens are environmentally conscious and recycle for environmental
protection. (Костикова, 2019). Greetings; After greeting a close friend, it is common for them
to kiss both the right and left cheeks. This is an inappropriate method in a formal setting.
Something attractive; This indicates that the person who is using this sign is not yet done with
their food. Applying a fork and knife on the right side of the plate is a sign that you are finished
eating. The plates can be cleared away. Thump; This is how ordinary people do when entering a
room. Names; It is not appropriate to leave out a double-barreled name, such as Frau Müller
Weber. Words will be inserted every few sentences. Birthdays; With a birthday celebration, it is
necessary to provide food and drinks for every one of your guests. Birthday presents are common
to exchange with other colleagues. Shut doors; Germans enjoy privacy and quietness in their
daily lives. They will be happy to open their doors to you if you knock on the door. Closed doors
don't always mean nobody can interrupt someone. It does not mean that the closed bathroom
door is occupied (Костикова, 2019).
Telephone; Do not call anyone at home after 10 pm. It would help if you didn't do it
unless you've asked them first. You should not expect to get close with anyone in the office after
five p.m. Monday to Thursday and after four. Every Friday. In Germany, it is common practice
to identify yourself with your last name when answering the phone. Frau; This outdated custom
of addressing young women is no longer necessary. According to (Костикова, 2019), these days,
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insincere kindness can be perceived as hypocritical. Indeed, there is no sexual element in 'to be
fully naked together in a sauna.' If you feel uncomfortable, it's always a good idea to ask before
joining the outing. Films and television programs have become more explicit in the approach to
nudity. Hello, when customers enter shops, they greet each other. It is not uncommon for each
person at a restaurant table to be sitting with strangers (Veile et al., 2019). Before you stand to
claim the seat, make sure it's vacant! After the food has been served, thank the other guests and
wish them "Guten Appetit." No further conversations will be expected. It may be instrumental,
but don't force it. Don't forget to say goodbye to your friends when you leave. Tasting; It's
normal for most people to salute each other with "Prost" or "Zum Wohl" before a drink.
(Костикова, 2019) argues that when meeting at official get-togethers, it is more common to raise
your glass by the stem and shake heads up and down meaningfully. The host or hostess should
lead the toast. Always wait until everyone has received their drink or their meal before you begin
to drink or eat.
Customs
Some people would argue customs to be defined as the sum of a culture. Mertgen &
Hamann (2021) say that some businesses like attitudes, traditions, etiquette rules, and quirks can
appear odd to a stranger. Germans have quite a history when it comes to their customs. Their
practices are rich. Some of her specific businesses include; hanging lost items in trees, early
Christmas, taking their leisure time very seriously under 18-s can drink legally, high levels of
comfort with nudity, having a word for everything, and wearing knee-high socks, shorts, and
suspenders.
Culturally speaking, Germans tend to hang lost items in trees. Compared to other
countries in the North, Germans are generally more friendly than most of them. In Deutschland,
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individuals tend to see out for one another. On the off chance that you happen to drop your "hand
shoe" within the cold and inauspicious winter, rest guaranteed that when you come back looking
for it, you might find the glove speared on the branch of a tree. This is a common phenomenon in
German society to spare some time for the owner if they look for it Mertgen & Hamann, (2021).
Another common custom in Germany is starting Christmas prior. Like several other
countries in Europe, Germans begin their Christmas celebrations sometime before the actual
Christmas day. Whereas within the U.K. or U.S., kids only get to open their Christmas gifts
when the day arrives, Germans do so on Christmas eve. Germans ensure that they finish up some
of the Christmas preparations like decorating by the 24th, then later host an evening meal for the
family. It may not be bountiful devour- that comes a day afrerward0- but within the Christian
calendar, the term Christmas eve means the conclusion of the appearance and the starting of the
Christmas season.
According to Mertgen & Hamann (2021), Germans like maximizing their free time. For
one, almost everything is closed on Sundays, so beyond doubt, to make necessary purchases on
other days of the week. Whereas the root of this custom comes from a religious background, they
find it essential to take a day off and spend with their families. In Germany, individuals as young
as 16 are allowed to buy drinks. However, hard liquor can only be purchased by 18-year-olds.
Other customs like having less regard for nudity, having a word for everything, and wearing
knee-high socks, socks, and suspenders are still highly regarded in the country.
Germanys Social Structures and Organizations
Germany, just like other countries in the world, has a social structure. For a long time
now, Germany's social class was organized according to its monetary wealth and income. The
three types include lower, middle, and upper classes. Scholars, wealthy people, administrators,
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and royal families constituted the upper class. They delighted in having a tremendous impact on
society and having additional benefits (Salden & Hertlein,2020). Comparable to the upper lesson
in the United States, who regularly can be seen getting special reservations and seen as cut from
better cloth, Germany's upper course is comparative to Americans. For a long time, the middle
class was the most contested among the three social types. Ordinarily, within the center lesson in
America, you see those who work better than average employments and live not too bad lives
within the handle; the same can be said around those who live in Germany.
Six major welfare agencies are operating in Germany such as BALDO,
Workers' Aid Association (AWO)
German Caritas Association.
German not-for-profit welfare association.
Call them German Red Cross (DRK)
Deutsche Diakonie I is a German charity organization.
Central Welfare Organization of the Jewish Faith.
We need to mention that the foundation, or non-profit organizations, plays a massive role in the
German social sector. Five of the largest of these organizations provide social services worth
over €55 billion per year. Together, tobacco companies employ about one and a half million
people, and they work with an additional two and a half to three million volunteers. Salden &
Hertlein (2020) argue that Caritas is the largest single employer in Germany and accounts for
almost half of all employees in Germany. Together with the Diakonisches Werk, the two account
for more than 50% of Germany's labor force. Although Wohlfahrt's open up the social sector,
they are not the cold, strictly traditional German institutions you used to think of (Nazarian,
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Soares & Lottermoser, 2017). In recent years, many traditionalists have opened up more to the
new and innovative, instead of being stodgy and very traditional.
Foundations (Stiftungen): (German)
Foundations can either support other non-profit organizations' projects to start their
videos directly or provide resources to those projects. NGOs are significant players in society
and are desirable occupations to consider for potential B-School students. According to Salden &
Hertlein (2020), many organizations have been formed at regional and national levels; therefore,
the cross significantly increases to those who want to adhere to the desirable sustainability. It is
provided by the German Citizens' Foundations Initiative that elaborates on these questions.
Grunewald, Germany, The Hertie Foundation x. The three other largest foundations in Germany
areas listed, The Volkswagen Foundation, The Bertelsmann Foundation, And ZEIT-Foundation
Ebelin and Gerd Bucerius.
Education
According to Berthele (2017), Germany may have a federal government system in which
each of its 16 states may choose to conduct its education policy. Many of the training regulations
are controlled by the Federal Ministry of Education in Berlin, including but not limited to:
Higher education, Candidacy, Higher education exam, Medical training, Vocational education,
Vocational education exam. As the government is in the hands of states and the cities, education
is left up to the various state city governments.
We must protect the environment from the harmful effect of pollution. We have to
regulate big businesses, but we can still allow more giant and more gigantic corporations. Due to
the varied length of the secondary education cycle across states, this ultimately caused a
detrimental effect on current institutions. And since students in different states could pay
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different amounts of their tuition, students from some states had to pay €1,000 (USD 1,100) in
tuition fees while those from other states received free education.
Elementary Education
In Germany, children begin compulsory school at six years old and go to nine years old,
after which they must continue with "Gymnasium" (school). This step is the only stage in the
German education system where all students are given the same chance to study. When students
pass this sixth grade, they move on to a diverse lower secondary education Berthele, (2017).
Secondary Education
It consists of several programs to the primary-secondary level and several programs to
the upper secondary level (Münzel et al., 2018). These programs are designed to promote
vocational skills or to prepare for higher education, depending on the track.
Tertiary Education
Germany still has very low tertiary education enrolment and completion rates compared
to other first-world countries. The depression entry rate is at least partially due to a secondary
vocational system of education in Germany. Those who have completed secondary school-level
German vocational programs can work as entry-level professionals. Many working in these
occupations typically require a tertiary qualification.
Question 2: Cultural Element Relation To Business
Communication
German people talk quite directly and easily and use plain words. They establish
statements logically and expressively. Being insulting and offensive could also occur without
being noticed. One underlying difficulty for people from a foreign culture is that they will have
problems interpreting correspondence with people from various communities. They don't see the
primary specifics of an answer. Behavior that originates from a particular society should be
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solved on the grounds of culture. These strange occurrences can be explained with the support of
this technique. This awareness promotes intercultural dialogue and reciprocal sharing on given
topics.
Communication relation to business
Communication is a specific aspect of business culture that you should consider when
contacting a German counterpart. This will benefit society because all people benefit from
improved speaking and listening capabilities. Every nation has its way of bringing phrases
together. The big question is what motivates people's views. To interact across cultures, you
must first understand that various cultures are different from one another. You don't have to
make any other country see it the same way as you. Globalization can be helpful if you know
how to deal with cultural and religious differences properly. It is essential to recognize the
cultures of other nations for optimal communications. Cultural differences must be respected and
preserved for fruitful cultural exchange. Gestures and conversational styles between your country
and Germany vary (Park et al., 2017). It is your responsibility to avoid activities and views that
could cause harm. These mistakes can influence the outcome of the consultation process.
As Germany is a very aware nation, it expects them to understand their culture as they are
the world's most powerful nation. German investors consider the following guidelines;
Remember that the culture, customs, and traditions are acceptable, yet not the best option of
behavior, become aware of various methods and tactics used to communicate, require people to
be critical thinkers, and broaden their knowledge. This universal gesture cannot be decided
beforehand. In German, they always value your first appearance and behave as the seller or the
supplier. To increase your credibility, you have to be fluent in either English or German. Also,
consider communicating with the locals. They might be selling the raw material for your
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business at a lower price than importing from close countries. Lastly, since German is always
considering what you offer to them, you still have to sell your brand's name and make them
believe that your product is the only brand to buy.
Religion
In Germany, there are different types of regions, but the most common is Christianity.
The other beliefs include; Hinduism, Islamic religion, Buddhism, Judaism, and the pagans who
have no faith. Religion affects the business as there are business ideas that can't be implemented
in a particular market. For example, you cannot build a cow slaughterhouse and Indians
residential areas; they consider cow as their god or a pork company in regions surrounded by
Islam. It is taboo for an Islamic individual to eat any fresh from an animal that does not chew
curd. In buddhas, they are considered to concentrate much time on holidays, not thinking that
their business needs consistent attendance (Rendtorff et al., 2020).
Christianity-Christianity religion is the most widespread religion globally, practiced by
around two-thirds of the German population. Easter and Christmas are the main two Christian
holidays. Easter dates vary, but Christmas day is fixed, which is celebrated on December twenty-
fifth. This causes business closings and unemployment in most Christian regions. In this religion,
Islam has two main celebrations: Ramadhan and Eid ad-Fitr, in which their dates vary. Islam also
affects business since they have to attend the daily prayers and the ritual washing before prayers
and eating.
Hinduism and Buddhism- are religions that are characterized by many holidays every year. This
affects businesses at a high cost. It may also affect businesses positively since the families are
together and celebrate together; many might decide to do home shopping in the retail
supermarket, making the companies run smoothly due to ample customers.
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Ethics
Business ethics focuses on the importance of ethical practices when conducting business.
The concept of discrimination extends to all forms of corporate behavior and that of all
individuals and firms. Most will genuinely think that a company employs healthy, ethical people
who are very righteous individuals in daily life—the moral beliefs of an individual play a part in
business ethics. Having different values is something significant in the organization or society.
Business ethics are a product of a culture that develops over time. Business is generally strong in
Germany. For example, in the global financial collapse of 2008–2009, it survived. This
research's significant contribution is to provide a clear view of German culture and history's
effects on the German economic system (Ferrell et al., 2019). Also, Government agencies use
rules and regulations to influence behavior which they think is beneficial. Ethics does not just
establish boundaries of official conduct. The introduction of big businesses has resulted in the
creation of formal ethics policies.
Values and Attitude
Values
With exact corporate values, there is a strong chance that all your employees will be
working towards this same kind of goal. Your Core Value Statements support the vision and
culture of the company. This explains why every single corporate decision should be based on
these values. A company with no fundamental values isn't a real business. How can you build a
great team and improve customer satisfaction if you haven't defined company values with the
employees? In Germany, your company values are considered the company DNA, which will
help differentiate your business from competitors in the same country. This is why even
companies in Germany and the whole world cannot make any decision without consideration.
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Besides having a company in this country, having core values does not always equal having an
excellent public relations plan (Zerfass et al., 2017).
Attitude
Attitude is a set way that you think about something. In most cases, in every individual,
he has that mindset that they won't succeed if they invest in a specific business. You have to
consider the positive attitude that you have to try something new or improve from where the
company was to a higher standard. Lastly, in most cases, what you find your mind with is what
you will keep trying. In most cases, attitudes affect those who have not started investing but are
willing to try. Germany has been very slow in embracing the start of a new business. A good
example is the German pediatric cardiologist Boris Schmitt, who apologized for missing earlier
in the morning a pitch of his research group. He explained, "I had been in the surgery room.”
Manners
Punctuality; It's true, in Germany, punctuality is valued highly (Adomavičiūtė & Daujotaitė,
2017). If you are ten or twenty minutes after time to a meeting, this is considered very impolite.
Meetings start and follow it to the letter. Having differences of opinion at the beginning of a
meeting may cause some guest speakers to lose favor and trust. Eye contact and handshakes; The
handshake is a standard mode of greeting for Germans. It is best always to offer and receive the
handshake while exiting or entering a meeting. Maintain your gaze. This does not mean you are
to stare intensely at the person. It's polite and compassionate to look directly at each other instead
of looking sideways. Respecting superiors; Hierarchy is popular in Germany. A strict chain of
command approach is adopted when making decisions at the workplace. Fashion; In general,
workplace dress is usually conservative for Germans. This varies from industry to industry.
Newsrooms, startups, and environmental firms sometimes do not adhere to formal dress codes.
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Many businesses usually tend to select individual conservative attire. Titles; Title is very crucial
in German society. Lots of companies list job qualifications on their postcards (Adomavičiūtė &
Daujotaitė, 2017).
Customs
In Germany, customs are characterized by; business etiquette, business internship, study
places, business communication, and business meeting. Germans love quality and aim for the
best of the highest quality. They take a lot of consideration in making decisions as long as they
take one step at a time. They reveal their progression accurately to ensure everything is
documented. If you comment negatively or unfairly concerning such matters, you should expect
them to call you out for clarification. Companies usually deal with Germans in an impersonal
way. They will evaluate your company's knowledge, experience, and history for prospects. Some
business people are closed and non-communicative about their personal lives. The German
population is unique in that it is very innovative and continuously trying to incorporate new ideas
and ways of thinking. They are flexible, and they will speak up when they have a better idea on a
subject. Kahla (2017) explains that meetings often tend to be serious and formal, so you should
not incorporate any literary devices such as using irony or interrupting the participants. Germans
are a somewhat direct and sharp point of bluntness. You need to have direct eye contact and keep
a low-key, unhurried vibe while talking to patients and negotiating. If you are invited to present
but cannot do so because you do not have a prepared statement or otherwise do not bring a topic
to the table, you are welcome to remain silent (Yang, Lütge, & Yang, 2019)
. The meal culture that requires a lunch-time meeting is less salient in Germany than in other
European countries. Once your relationship has been based for some time, your business lunches
will be organized at a later stage, and they will take place along with a chance to discuss beyond
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professional issues (Kahla, 2017). You should ask your partner if he/she would like to go out to
lunch with you, and then you should allow him/her to say yes and come along with you to your
country, where you will take him/her out for lunch.
Social structures and Organizations
Germany is not proud of its extensive welfare and social safety system, which employs more
than 600,000 people. Many such organizations are paid to do various social-related tasks and
functions. They operate in a semi-regulated, performance-focused market and primarily receive
resources from the authorities. This situation is distinct from that experienced by a typical social
enterprise operating in a competitive sector. There are fewer ethical businesses in Germany
compared to other countries like the U.K. and the U.S. Another reason for Germany's success is
that it allows social enterprises to enter the field of welfare, as is the case in the United States
(and now also the U.K.). These developments seem to limit the potential for social innovation in
Germany. Veile, Kiel, Müller & Voigt (2019) argue that due to charitable organizations'
hegemonic dominance of the social sector, there has been little real estate development in recent
years. Despite being profit-driven, German startups don't focus on making money. Companies
that concentrate on profit are usually not suitable for many educated folks without business
know-how. Existing social enterprise incubators in the U.S. are providing a home for enterprises
to increase. Startups in Germany must struggle to remain afloat from the start (Veile, Kiel,
Müller & Voigt, 2019).
Education
Germany's education system has been criticized. It not only transmits knowledge but also
conveys practical skills. It promotes young people's acceptance of responsibility. Dual training is
particularly valued. It is vital to industry needs and allows young people to find work. It is
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considered outstanding. Germany's university system and research are regarded as being above
average. German universities' hierarchical structure is also under fire (Nazarian, Soares &
Lottermoser, 2017). There is little international focus, independence, and creativity. What is
good is the interaction between industry, technology, and education. Other countries would
benefit more, too, according to the interviewees (Adomavičiūtė & Daujotaitė, 2017)
Undergraduate students can choose one of several related subjects such as marketing,
accounting, banking, or corporate government, rather than being. Promoted at the upper
management level immediately, recent grads such as an M.Sc. and M.A. students start in lower-
level roles before progressing to senior positions at the front end of their careers. According to
Adomavičiūtė & Daujotaitė (2017), MBAs from top American business schools are recruited for
this position. It has been said that qualification demands the level of someone's expertise in their
profession, e.g., in a country where you can get a degree in video editing, don't expect to do well
working as an oil painting salesman or a yachtsman. The extent of their performance as business
people can lead to these degrees leading to them being high-ranking business executives. It
might also be possible that their degree (diploma) leads to them being mostly only semi-skilled
workers, in various other lower-middle-class jobs, such as in social services, as unskilled
laborers semi-skilled farmers.
Question 3: How both of the above items compare with the United States culture and
business.
Communication
The comparison couldn't have been more different among industry professionals of either
state based on communication. An average Republican business person is less emotional in
business than his German counterpart. When entering or talking about a business meeting, the
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transmission is generally directly based on facts. A strategic action report is formulated and
rehearsed before a conversation where a business transaction is proposed. In the United States,
this is a complete reversal in German. Instead of building a relationship between the parties, the
US's dealings are far more direct and seen by Emirates as aggressive. Americans also value the
clear responses received from phone, text, or email communications against German's face-to-
face preference. Finally, Americans are much less about non-verbal communication.
International industry cultural analysis: 21 tactile, greeting and handshake is enough for German,
a much various salute to the kisses and forehead kisses of the Germans
Religious views and impacts on ethics, values, and attitudes
Religious beliefs and influences on ethics, values, and attitudes Christianity is the
primary faith in American culture. In particular, cultural identity could be immediately based on
the business environment. Still, religion-based impact on culture and economy is not nearly as
dominant in the U.s as it is in the. Concerning the religious regard to the country's business
environment, both the Religious American businessman's moral behavior and moral standards
can be seen most directly. The common religious values of kindness, modesty, and respect are
relevant both in the United States and the USA and are interpreted equally for all purposes in
both cultures.
Implications for US Businesses that Wish to Conduct Business in that Region
The risk versus reward of corporate implications of us-based German company conduct is
very promising. German's progressivity limits the different cultures among our two countries.
The countries' geographical location also plays an integral part in minimizing the company's
negative impacts among our two countries. German has a strategic position between Europe,
Africa, and Europe with direct sea routes to waterways that provide a freeway to excellence for
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international trade. Considering German’s business, it is noteworthy that the using Military is
established in the country.
Foreign Direct Investment decisions
With relating to global investors, GERMAN is a favorable option for the US
entrepreneur. Free trade zones, 100% foreign ownership opportunities, stable government, and a
growing economy make foreign investment a great choice. The risk of a Revolution that can
threaten investment is not as volatile as other countries in that Region, as among the most
stabilized nations in the Region. GERMAN has also urged national banks to begin the practice of
highly conservative borrowers in the 1980s, following a considerable accumulation of debt from
either trade. The wealth and massive flow of money that filters through the nation also encourage
these practices.
Portfolio investment suitability
GERMAN's portfolio investment is better than ever. GERMAN seems to have a
successfully diversified economy in recent years and reduced the share of its GDP from business
to only 25%, up from 60% seven months ago. Current efforts to diversify the economy, fostered
by good education and increasing private sector employment growth, offer a strong worldview
on portfolio investment over five years. Furthermore, the still-oil economy is dependent on the
global movement towards "green energy" and can be influenced negatively. In addition to
diversifying the economy and oil, the GERMAN portfolio perspective could yield good yields
for American tourism companies and architecture, banking, and art.
Greenfield investment suitability
The feasibility of a US-based Strategic alliance in GERMAN is encouraging. gIn terms of
the initial investment in the development of capital assets in the Region, the government's
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stability and german work ethic would encourage investment returns. The host government is
also likely to promote a Strategic alliance in GERMAN. With its forward-looking view, the
GERMAN government would probably embrace the socioeconomic disparities and opportunities
a US business might professionally and culturally deliver to the Emirati people.
Mergers and acquisitions suitability
American companies' foreign direct investments in acquisitions and mergers are also
really successful. Possible incentives for tax savings, free trade zones, and fossil fuel resources
procurement generate multiple prospects for the merger between US firms and GERMAN. In
addition to the economic advantages arising from the joining or acquisition by a US-based
Emirati corporation, GERMAN also provides something that cannot be calculated financially.
Entering the EU market through a german invitation could generate high profits as the city goes
to the future. When we look forward, just as countries did in their area after the war, the United
States will recover, perhaps more robust than ever.
Manners
DiPrete, Eller, Bol & Van de Werfhorst (2017) argue that the differences between "habits
of the heart" of U.S. and German companies can be outlined by assessing how companies handle
values and standards firms. While many U.S. companies have implemented official business
ethics schemes, German firms are unwilling to address regulatory questions publicly. The diverse
ethnic backgrounds in both countries can explain this. By identifying the various "habits of the
heart" underlying American and German business ethics, challenges and inquiries can be
illustrated within intercultural value management and potential answers (DiPrete, Eller, Bol &
Van de Werfhorst 2017). German companies face tight environmental impact restrictions, and
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new enterprises will be closely scrutinized about all aspects of the proposals. The ability to
answer questions and get as much detail as possible makes German contacts easy.
Customs
The differences between German and US-American companies' "habits of the heart" can be
described by analyzing how firms treat their organizations' norms and values. While many U.S.
companies have adopted official business law programs, German companies are very hesitant to
address regulatory issues openly. The cultural differences in both countries can explain this. By
defining the various 'habits of the heart' underlying American and German business practices, the
problems and questions in the intercultural management of values and possible solutions can be
shown (Garcia, Serra, Garcia, Martinez & Cruise, 2019).
Social structures and Organizations
Business examples were evaluated for Germany and the States in previous analyzes of
Creating Shared Value. These two countries are key players in the advanced economies. For both
Germany and the United States, the underlying perception of corporate social responsibility is
different. The principal cause of various CSR approaches lies in the other national socio-political
systems, culture, and ultimately business systems. The following analysis examines these
differences and evaluates the impact on CSV application areas in both economies. This
summarizes the essential differences in CSR comprehension between Germany and the States
and outlines how these differences affect CSV initiatives practitioners.
Education
According to Kotval, Meitl & Kotval (2017), business examples were evaluated for
Germany and the United States in previous Creating Shared Value analyses. These two countries
are key players in the advanced economies. There is a considerable difference between German
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schools and American schools. There appear to be many more life options offered in Germany,
but where the student ends is made very early to work and learn more Cham et al., 2018).
However, it isn't easy to live well off the business school or vocational jobs. It is certainly
possible, but students in America certainly need to go to university and get a more lucrative
career.
Question 4: The Implications For United States Businesses That Wish To Conduct Business
In That Region.
SWOT Analysis
According to Gürel & Tat (2017), a holistic analysis of the situation provides the
Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. The situation under
consideration is, in this case, a study of the implications for U.S. companies wishing to operate in
the UAE. An organization or company usually uses the SWOT process to detect the strengths
and weaknesses and consider the external opportunities and threats that could affect its business.
The analysis was simple in the context of business implications for a U.S. company conducting
business in the UAE.
Strengths: The German business environment's strengths include its free trade zones, 100%
foreign ownership through direct investment, and national government and banking stability. The
business environment in Germany also facilitates and encourages foreign influence. They
promote the development of new industries and business prospects within the country, motivated
by the German government's desire to expand their national economy, contributing to the
diversification of their GDP. The stability of the Emirates economy and business laws that meet
the global standard can also be seen as strengths of Germany's business environment (Prananta &
Wijaya, 2020).
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Weaknesses; The UAE business environment has specific weaknesses when regarded for U.S.
investment opportunities. While the Germans take fierce pride and emphasize relationships and
face-to-face communication, this is a weakness in the context of a half-world enterprise. Travel
and multiple interactions for establishing relationships with a potential business partner, merger,
or investment opportunity not only tax the American business person but would take far longer
than it might if the opportunity arose in the USA. According to (Prananta & Wijaya, 2020), the
limitations of religious and social structure in Germany, far distinct from the United States, could
also be a weakness. Many U.S.-based technology companies are structurally progressive and
often employ both younger and female executive positions. None of these scenarios are familiar
in Germany and could be a roadblock to business dealings.
Opportunities; Germany offers a chance to grow and expand. With access to the border export
market and access to international trading routes through the international airports, the
opportunities for imports and exports in the German market are endless. As can be seen for
foreign investment acquisitions, it could be a very profitable deal for an American business to be
accepted (Rahman, 2019).
Threats; The German business environment has no red flags that threaten U.S. corporate
interests. However, favoritism and the Germans' racist nature could prove a significant stumbling
block to the Americans. Both these factors are unknown to U.S. business interests and could
jeopardize infrastructure and business performance if not considered.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Germany's business environment has been determined dramatically by the
cultural aspects present in the country. Ideally, these aspects contribute significantly to how
customers make purchases based on their religion, culture, education status, and traditional
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norms. Furthermore, a comparison has been made to show how this aspect of Germany's culture
compared to the United States culture and business. Therefore, this comparison is a precise
gauge that helps investors choose well whenever making investments. In the last section, a
comprehensive SWOT analysis has been conducted to provide clear implications to business
people who focus on investing in the region.
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