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With advancements in technology, it is now beneficial for businesses to operate in an international market. In this presentation, we explore how businesses are operated in different regions around the world. Various cultures are analyzed along with how each impacts business. Aspects of international travel are also examined.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global Business series that provides insights about global business. In a Q&A talk show interview format with business executives and experts, it explores the issues of business etiquette, customs, and other cultural differences in a number of countries and issues in global business.
Global business has been growing rapidly in recent decades for a number of political, economic, technical and social factors. Despite the growth of global trade and investment, globalization is not without controversy. This video reviews the essential issues that have been debated by governments, businesses, and NGOs.
This program suggests that there is no absolute or definitive statement on what constitutes ethical behavior and that an individual's sense of ethics is determined by a number of social, cultural, and religious factors and influences. Viewers will hear how the role of ethics in management practices, global marketing, and corporate ethics and social responsibility differs from culture to culture
Global economies are evolving at different speeds and facing both opportunities and challenges. Knowing the major markets and the stage of development for each allows businesses to determine how best to enter and expand. This video will review what is meant by the developed and developing worlds as well understand how to evaluate the expanding set of emerging market countries, which started as BRICs and has now expanded to include 28 countries or more depending on the classifications used.
Home to more than 1.3 billion people, China is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. As global companies continue to enter its market, China's large bureaucracy can be challenging to navigate. Viewers will learn more about how companies can enter the Chinese market and cultural and country specific considerations to evaluate along the process.
How performance management can deliver competitive advantage.
How to diagnose your organization's performance management capabilities and improve results.
To achieve a culture of performance that drives growth, organizations need to build accountability, intelligence, and informed decision-making into their organizational DNA. They arm employees with relevant business data to focus their actions and speed strategic decisions.
With examples from Fortune 500 companies, Aziza and Fitts provide a six-stage approach for developing a culture of performance, including increasing visibility into operations, moving away from a gut feel to more data-driven decision-making, and articulating and incenting future success. At each stage, organizations must also exercise three critical capabilities: monitoring operations, analyzing data against best practices, and planning for success.
Bruno Aziza and Joey Fitts work on Microsoft's global business intelligence strategy and are co-authors of "Drive Business Performance: Enabling a Culture of Intelligent Execution."
Mr. Aziza has led marketing, sales, and operations management teams at various technology firms. He holds an MA degree in business and economics.
Mr. Fitts has lectured in Harvard's executive education programs and served on the boards of advisors for InterVivos and the Computing Technology Industry Association.
How a market focus releases you from unprofitable customers, while attracting and retaining valuable customers.
The necessity of an employee brand that is closely aligned with your customer brand.
Why your competitors will try to imitate your market focus¡K but can't.
Organizations totally driven by the market consistently outperform their competition in profitability. These organizations carefully segment their markets and deliver an outstanding value proposition to their target customers. However, truly market-focused organizations must also pursue more than a sound market strategy. They must align their culture with the target customer value proposition. Professor Rao details the six levers of culture building, and explains how aligning these factors reduces employee stress and turnover, creating a self-selected, productive workforce that is in touch with the demands of potential customers.
Professor Rao has conducted workshops for British Petroleum, McDonald's, Aon, Bristol-Meyers, General Electric, Microsoft, the FBI, and the intelligence community. He holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University and has taught at Emory, University of Michigan, and Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.
Culture impacts all human interactions, including those in business. In an effort to demonstrate how culture impacts international business communications and operations, the video takes a close look at Latin America and examines the impact culture has on its people, economic and social development and business.
South Africa has emerged as a free-market economy with an active private sector; however, social and economic inequalities remain deeply ingrained. While the government has made a strong commitment to privatization and to attract foreign investment, South Africa is still challenges by corruption, problems with image and confidence, and poor social, labor, and economic conditions.
With the world's fourth-largest population, Indonesia is market you can't afford to miss. But to succeed here - and avoid costly failure - you need proper preparation. Doing Business in Indonesia is a complete training program and Indonesia business guide. It's loaded with Indonesian cultural facts, and essential information on Indonesian social and business customs. For example, you'll need new communication skills to read body language and silence, and find out what's really being said. You'll explore business practices in Indonesia and learn essential techiniques, from obtaining intelligence and negotiating successfully, to managing business and dealing with corruption.
Malaysia is increasingly important in business, from manufacturing to marketing. But to be profitable here - and avoid costly mistakes - you need proper training. Doing Business in Malaysia is a complete Malaysia business solution. You'll explore this tropical kingdom, where exotic traditions dance in harmony with high-tech innovations. Learn about Malaysia and business customs, and what motivates the gentle people here. Discover how they cherish harmony: show a temper, and your hosts might show you the door. Get the facts on Malaysia business culture and Malaysia business etiquette. Learn why in this society, it's best to emphasize handshakes over contracts.
To survive in global business in Singapore and Southeast Asia, it's essential to have the right skills on how to conduct business in Singapore. With the expert training program Doing Business in Singapore, you'll discover this city-state's mysterious blend of modern business efficiency and ancient superstitious beliefs. Packed with facts on the do's in international business with Singapore, you'll master the business culture of Singapore. For example, you'll learn to recognize the fear of "loss of face," and discover when it's best to do business in the open - and when to go behind closed doors. Find out why you need to forgo your Western individuality to work effectively with the prevailing group mindset.
To succeed in international business in Argentina, you need proper preparation. Failure to understand this proud culture will cost you time, money, or worse. Doing Business in Argentina is a complete training program to help you and your employees be more profitable in one of South America's largest markets. In this expert program, you'll be welcomed into the offices of top executives and discover the essentials of Argentina business culture. Mind your manners: they can open doors - or slam them shut. Gain access to the corridors of power - from financial stock to livestock - and learn what to do if negotiators get angry or just walk out.
To compete in South America's largest market, you need proper training; failure to prepare can lead to damaged relationships and lost business. An essential tool is Doing Business in Brazil. Business culture in Brazil is probably quite different from your own. The people here are outgoing and physical; they celebrate - rather than litigate - gender differences. Discover how in Brazil professional culture, a more casual attitude dictates much of what does - and doesn't - get done; find out how to accomplish your objectives nonetheless. Learn how to persuade and motivate, whether in the boardroom or on the assembly line.
To survive in this dynamic, emerging market, its crucial to know Chilean customs and culture. Doing Business In Chile is a complete training program for being profitable and avoiding business problems in Chile. Find out how this country is different from its Latin American neighbors, from its unique history to strict attitude against corruption. Learn essential people skills, from proper protocol, to building rapport and managing relationships. Observe how locals negotiate, and get strategic advice from business leaders for making profitable deals. Whether starting a business in Chile and preparing for a top-level Chile business meeting, this program is essential for newcomers and establish global corporations alike.
As many companies are readily able to move to an international market, it is important to understand the different cultures and modes of business in other countries. In this presentation, African culture is explored, relating how their way of life influences the management and operations of businesses. African businesses and American businesses are compared, and African currency is identified and compared to U.S. currency.
When operating in an international market, it is vital to understand the cultural differences between countries and how this will affect certain business decisions. This presentation focuses on Asian culture and the affect it has on business operations. Asian business practices are compared to those of the United States, along with different customs such as etiquette and proper communication.
When companies conduct business internationally, how cultural differences affect markets and operations must be considered. This presentation explores Europe and the different cultures found there as well as the affect they have on business operations. American systems of operations are differentiated from European models, and the European currency is identified and compared to that of the United States.
Today's international market requires knowledge of other countries in order to conduct successful business overseas. This presentation examines Latin American business strategies. Their culture is explored in order to explain their business operations, which are then compared to those of the United States. Latin American currency is also identified.
With advancements in technology, it is now convenient for businesses to operate in an international market. In this presentation, we explore the Middle East and examine how their businesses are operated. Middle Eastern culture is examined along with how it impacts business operations. The systems of business in the Middle East and in America are compared. Middle Eastern currency is also identified and shown in comparison to the U.S. dollar.