Sen-Wizner, page 57, “Business Brief.” Complete the Brief and all of its sections.
A. Choose your country from page 58 in Sen-Wizner, “U.S International Trading Partners” to research. Since they are our key trading partners, it’s good to get to know one of these countries in more depth.
B. Format: Outline format. NOT AN ESSAY. Only one idea per sentence. If it is more than one sentence, it is an essay. So, be careful.
C. LABEL EACH SECTION: The Brief on page 57 provides the areas you are to cover.
D. Length: How long should it be? It varies, of course. If you complete all of the sections well, it ends up to be 4-5 pages minimum.
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Below is an example of the format for the outline. Add the elements I list in my outline in your outline. Add more, of course!
Country of Business: Mexico
I. Ethnic Population of Country: Aztec Indians; Mestizo, etc
List percentages. (%’s); Charts are helpful, just make sure you explain chart.
II. Verbal Language Spoken and Written in Mexico
A. Spoken:
1. %’s of languages spoken. (Chart helpful here as well)
2. List common verbal sayings, phrases, etc.
(cite)
B. Written:
1. A list of the alphabet (Chart); use dominant language if there are several.
2. Examples of written work: poems, sayings, etc.
(cite).
III. Nonverbal Characteristics of the Mexican culture.
A. Time usage: Monochronic or polychronic? Why?
1. Example
2. Example
(cite)
B. Eye Contact
1. Direct or indirect? Same for both genders?
2.
(cite)
C. Space usage: Which do they use? Chart (See page 20 in Sen-Wizner for distances)
1.
2.
(cite)
D. Touch:
1. HIgh touchers or low? Same for both genders?
2.
(cite)
E. Clothing: Traditional and Modern Day
1. Description and meaning of clothing
2. Pictures
(cite)
**Provide at least 2 points under all of the nonverbal dimension. The more the better!
IV. Cultural Variables
A. Hofstede’s dimensions (Google Hofstede and your country. He has #’s and examples for each category)
e.g. 1. Mexico is highly masculine, with most power centralized. (example)
2. Mexico is a strong collective culture.(example)
3. Keep going.
*Must use all of Hofstede’s dimensions listed in your book (masculine, feminine, etc.)
*Chart (Hofstede has numbers of countries listed on his website and in your text)
(cite).
B. Religion:
1. List religions and %’s; chart
2. Add these 3 areas: deity; sacred writing; principles (as you did on the religious homework).
(cite).
C. History: Provide a timeline listing 5 key dates/events for your country
Bibliography: add all references on a bibliography page. Use APA or MLA.
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*Cite your sources, such as your text, internet research, etc. in the body of the outline. Each section should be well cited. You may use either APA or MLA format. Wikipedia unacceptable source.
*Charts and Pictures: Feel free to use visuals; remember to describe your charts and not just put them in.
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