Table of Contents
The United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....3
Section A – Comparison between The United Arab Emirates culture and The United Kingdom Culture……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
1. Meeting and greeting……………………………………………………………………………………………..4
2. Exchanging gifts…………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
3. Forms of address in business meetings………………………………………………………………………4
4. Etiquette/ social status……………………………………………………………………………………………4
5. Time keeping………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
6. Religion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
7. Behaviour……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Section B – Analysis of The United Arab Emirates culture and The United Kingdom Culture………….5
1. Etiquette/ social status……..…………………………………………………………………………………....5
2. Religion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
3. Hofstede’s 5 Cultural Dimensions……………………………………………………………………………..5
4. Differences in communication and their effect on business…….…………………………………….6
5. Impact of culture on communication ………………………………………………………………………..6
6. Overcoming communication differences……………………………………………………………………7
Section C – Summary and Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………..8
References List…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9
Introduction
In this analytical report I will underline the main characteristics and differences of two countries and cultures, namely the U.A.E. and the UK. In order to create this report, I have paired up with a friend from the U.A.E., Abdulla Alfalasi, who works as a Customs Agent in Dubai.
The U.A.E. is the world’s fastest growing countries, top oil provider and a constitu...
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The United States of America has always done good even without gaining anything in return.Imperialism at the time was a word that was common among not only politicians but also in the possession of American citizens, this proves that the influence was a major plus to America’s global imperialism and expansionism. The Dominican Republic during the 20th century suffered from being in the temptation of Communism. The U.S was able to occupy the Dominican Republic and because of this their actions were viewed as imperialistic to Americas inhabitants and foreign nations as well. Although some believe that the United States is an imperialistic because of past interaction with the D.R it was not the same case this time around.
Marriage, as an institution, has evolved in the last few decades. As society progresses, the ideas and attitudes about marriage have shifted. Today, individuals are able to choose their partners and are more likely marry for love than convenience. While individuals are guaranteed the right to marry and the freedom to choose their own partners, it has not always been this way. Starting from colonial times up until the late 1960’s, the law in several states prohibited interracial marriages and unions. Fortunately, in 1967, a landmark case deemed such laws as unconstitutional. Currently, as society progresses, racism and social prejudice have decreased and interracial marriages have become, not only legal, but also widely accepted.
Business is very competitive in any society. We focus on production, goals, individuals and management. Each culture has different ways of dealing with people and conducting business. There are many barriers that can affect the way business is conducted and how each country is treated. The main challenge is communicating with other cultures and adapting to change. While there are communication barriers, Jamaica is a collectivistic society and Canada has a relaxed culture. There are noticeable differences in the two countries and Canada fosters strong relationships.
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The purpose of individual cultural assessment is to gain a greater understanding of the values and attitudes of another cultural group through an in depth interview with a member of the group of interest. For this assignment, the interviewee is a forty-eight years old Muslim woman from Bangladesh. Based on an extensive interview with Mrs. SK, the paper discusses many topics including cultural affiliations, cultural sanctions and restriction, religion and spirituality, health-related beliefs and practices, and patterns and traditional ideas within the Bengali Muslim community. In addition, celebrations and rituals will be explored and analyzed for its significance to the Bangladeshi culture.
The rest of the book is spent discussing each of the countries in detail. For each country the authors give a brief explanation of the history of the culture. Then they give tips on what each country expects from a visiting businessman. This includes tips on whether or not it is okay to be late for meetings, proper behavior during a business lunch or dinner, and how to properly address people you come in contact with during your business trip. They also give a guide t...
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The monarchy symbolizes unity and traditions, which is unique and treasured to the nation. The monarch universally known as head of the Commonwealth, she is voluntarily recognised as the Head of State to 54 independent countries (The British Monarchy, 2013) The Queen to modern Britain, is an icon, who cannot simply be swapped for an elected politician. The British monarchy has played huge importance in British history, which is integral to our national identity. The Queen reined for 61 years and she provides an existing connection between the past, present and future. This is exactly what a politician could not offer to the public; for instance, Tony Blair, prior to 1997 was unknown on a state level, as he had done nothing significant for the British public. The monarchy’s traditions are famous not only in the United Kingdom but throughout the world. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the ruler of sixteen other countries including Britain. Whilst the queen receives many privileges as head of state, it does come at a personal cost. Her privacy is limited as she is consistently scrutinized from t...
Both countries have nearly identical scores in the dimension of masculinity. This exhibits the driving cultural forces of competition and achievement, with success held in high regard over other values. With Uncertainty Avoidance, the country is once again polarized. With the USA's relatively low score, the culture exhibits acceptance for new ideas with an emphasis on innovation and toleration. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Saudi Arabia maintains rigidity in belief systems and acceptable behaviors and ideas, valuing security over uncertainty.
A major challenge of doing business internationally is to adapt effectively to different culture. Such adaptation requires an understanding of cultural diversity, perceptions, stereotypes, and values (Hodgett &Luthans, 2005). Doing business overseas has its challenges as well as it rewards.
...enture into overseas market comes with expectations as well as uncertainties due to unfamiliarity. Charles and Keith, the fashion retailer, has to understand clearly that what appeals in one market might not be accepted in the others and this is almost the same for all industries. Thus, a thorough research on cultural background has to be done before entering an unfamiliar ground.
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As a final consideration, media in America relate consumption in celebrations such as The Independence Day and Christmas as a source of joy and happiness. While in Oman joy and happiness came from Eid and The Renaissance Day celebrations. Media with its affect in people’s life, it varies from country to another depending on the culture, religion and type of celebration in that country. The media show the differences and the similarities in the way of reactions and presenting the celebration in each country.
In recent years the Courts in the UK have increasingly attached importance to written agreements entered into by a couple either before they marry, or during their marriage. A verbal agreement is not accepted by the Court as a legally binding agreement. Similarly a written agreement entered into by a couple separating without legal advice, or a statement of intent by one of them is unlikely to be recognised by the Court as legally binding. This is because certain procedures need to be followed when entering into a
The British Monarchy. “The Queen in Parliament.” The Royal Household. Accessed May 4, 2014. https://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/QueenandGovernment/QueeninParliament.aspx.