Global Business Etiquette

Imagine you are a communications specialist for a major corporation that does business across the globe. Your boss is unexpectedly meeting with a potential client from a foreign country (you need to select a country that is not in North America) in one hour and does not have time to read a report. Instead, your boss asked you to call and give a 3- to 5-minute verbal brief on the following:

• Articulate the importance of particular verbal communication preferences for the region (informal or formal greetings, how to address people in a business setting, the role small talk plays, etc.).
• Identify how to conclude a business meeting and follow up with the actions.
• Describe helpful tips about potentially hiring a remote division in this country for expanding global investment for cyber futures.
• Discuss briefly the political climate and the opportunity for the future of technology investment.

Review The World Factbook on the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) website and select a country to review.

Visit the Countries and Areas page on the U.S. Department of State website and examine your country for content.

Create a 3- to 5-minute audio or video recording of this virtual briefing. 

Access the resources for Video Presentation Assignments to learn how to record a video of yourself speaking