Module 2 The Socio-Cultural Environment of International Busines

Is a proverb attributed to Saint Ambrose. The proverb means that

• It is better to follow the traditions or customs of the place you visit.

• It is better to eat pizza and pasta with all your meals.

• It is better to speak latin instead of italian.

• It is better to follow the politicians of the place you visit.

"... is made up of the awareness and dynamics with which a country has been formed."

• Cultural identification.

• Cultural event.

• Cultural hability.

• Cultural
  belonging.

There are cultures in which making a burp means that the food is very good; in Mexico, if you make a sound like that at the table with guests, it is a lack of respect for everyone, why? for the:

• Traditions

• Cultural Awareness

• Religion

• Politic ideology

The conscience of a nation is formed through its...

• Politics

• Traditions

• Culture

• History

"... is a behavior, value or reference that has served to keep a country, territory or population united through the different historical events it has suffered."

• Cultural stabilizers

• Historical stabilizers

• Social stabilizers

• Economical stabilizers

Within the borders of a nation there are people who share essential characteristics, such as values, language and race. There is a feeling of “we”. All this is perpetuated through rites and symbols of the country (flags, anthem, mass gatherings) and a perception of history.

• Nation as a reference point

• Cultural formation and dynamics

• Language as a cultural stabilizer

• Religion as a cultural stabilizer

Examining this aspect of a country and his evolution is of great help to a company that want to introduce changes in culture.

• Nation as a reference point

• Cultural formation and dynamics

• Language as a cultural stabilizer

• Religion as a cultural stabilizer

When people from different areas speak the same language, culture spreads easily.

• Nation as a reference point

• Cultural formation and dynamics

• Language as a cultural stabilizer

• Religion as a cultural stabilizer

Is one of the strongest mobilizers globally. It is an economic engine, a very strong influence on consumption habits (parties, events, and others), therefore, you have to be very careful with this type of information.

• Nation as a reference point

• Cultural formation and dynamics

• Language as a cultural stabilizer

• Religion as a cultural stabilizer

There is a theory called the " (a)   Theory", which was created by Geer H. analyzing 70 countries and comparing them according to their culture. This study was carried out in 1973, for a computer systems company, which was looking for a way to internationalize.