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Instructions
Use the work completed in Modules One through Three discussions and transfer into the Final Project Presentation Template. This will cover the following critical elements of the final project: Rationale, Location, Country Composition, Values and Communication, Business Etiquette, Sociocultural Environment Observation Deck, Government Ideologies, and Corruption.
Submit the presentation for participation credit and instructor guidance to assist you in completing your final project, which is due in Module Seven. Use the Final Project Guide to assist you in the development of this presentation.
For additional details, please refer to the following documents:
Final Project Guidelines and Rubric
Final Project Presentation Template
Final Project GuideMod 1
my name is Talent Kotee, soon to be 31years old next week Tuesday, I am originally from west Africa Liberia 🇱🇷, I have been living in North Dakota for almost 7 years, i have 5 sisters and my beloved mother who still live Liberia, and I am going to be first time mother in August, I have one brother who live here with me in north. Lastly I work at Walmart electronic and also a master cosmetologist. I’m hoping to learn more from this class.
Liberia is located West Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Cote d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone.
border countries (3): Guinea 590 km, Cote d’Ivoire 778 km, Sierra Leone 299 km
Coastline: This entry gives the total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea. Coastline field listing
tropical; hot, humid; dry winters with hot days and cool to cold nights; wet, cloudy summers with frequent heavy showers.
Population distribution: This entry provides a summary description of the population dispersion within a country. While it may suggest population density, it does not provide density figures. Population distribution field listing
more than half of the population lives in urban areas, with approximately one-third living within an 80-km radius of Monrovia. Rate of urbanization 3.41% annual rate of change (2015-2020). Major cities defined as urban agglomerations with population at least 750,000 people.
Natural hazards: This entry lists potential natural disasters. For countries where volcanic activity is common, a volcanism subfield highlights historically active volcanoes. Natural hazards field listing
dust-laden harmattan winds blow from the Sahara (December to March)
more than half of the population lives in urban areas, with approximately one-third living within an 80-km radius of Monrovia natural hazards
Age structure: according to age, 0-14 years (children), 15-24 years (early working age) 25-54 years (prime working age), 55-64 (mature working age), 65 years and 0ver (elderly). The age structure of a population affects a nation’s key socioeconomic issues.
The major religion in this country is Christianity, there are so many churches in Liberia that people don’t even know which one to go to but also about 30% Liberian now are Muslim which most of then migrated from guinea.
About age 15 and over can read and write. The standards of literacy, unless otherwise specified, all rate are base on the most common definition-the ability to read and write at specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to asses the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of the Facebook info.
For the fact that I can understand the struggle and the materials this country have, I think if they have a good government , there will be a great change, according my reach, because this country only have unprocessed materials, any business can move forward in order to exchange it with some gold or diamond.
Map references: This entry includes the name of the Factbook reference map on which a country may be found. Note that boundary representations on these maps are not necessarily authoritative. The entry on Geographic coordinates may be helpful in finding some smaller countries.
Mod 2
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Hello class
Cultural Analysis Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture: Ireland (Hofstede, 2015)
Power Distance: Score of 28:
Minimized inequalities
Hierarchy is for convenience
Accessible superiors
Mangers rely on individual
employees and teams for
expertise.
Mangers and employees consult and share information with each
other.
Informal, direct and participative
communication.
Individualism: Score of 70:
Individualist culture.
Employees are expected to be
self-reliant and display initiative.
Exchange-based world.
Work, hiring and promotion are
merit based.
Masculinity: Score of 68:
Masculine society.
Highly success oriented and
driven. Shared values in work, school and
play to be the best you can be.
Conflicts are resolved at the
individual level with a win/win
goal.
Proud of their successes and
achievements in life.
Uncertainty Avoidance: Score of 35
Ideas are important.
Being imaginative is appreciated.
Embrace creativity and always.
look for new ways to approach a problem.
Long-Term Orientation: Score of 24
Making a point with practical points are appreciated over technical language.
Normative culture. Strong concern for establishing
the absolute truth.
Normative in thinking
Exhibit great respect for traditions. Small propensity to save for the
future.
Focus on achieving quick results.
Indulgence: Score of 65
Culture of indulgence.
Willingness to realize their
impulses and desires with regard
to enjoying life and having fun.
Positive attitude.
Tendency towards optimism.
High importance on leisure time.
Spend money as they want.
Act as they please.
Communication: (Ireland – Irish Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette, 2017)
Language: Irish and English
Nonverbal: Handshake and a hello or salutation appropriate for the time of day
Eye contact denotes trust and is made throughout the conversation. It is customary to shake hands with older children.
Greetings are warm and friendly.
Business Etiquette: (Ireland – Irish Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette, 2017)
Irish businesspeople are generally less formal and more outwardly friendly than in many European countries.
Shake hands with everyone at the beginning and the end of meetings, be firm and confidant.
Make sure to smile.
Casual and use first names fairly quickly after meeting.
Business cards are exchanged after introductions without formal rituals, if you don’t receive one in exchange do not be offended because many do not have business cards.
Business Observations: (Ireland – Irish Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette, 2017)
Meetings may be structured or unstructured due to meetings varying in approach and substance.
Meetings are relaxed in most cases.
Meetings start with small talk to help build rapport before continuing on with the meeting.
Meetings don’t occur only offices, but in several venues like restaurants and pubs
to allow everyone to be on equal ground.
Expect to discuss issues in great length and expect to participate.
Irish pride themselves on being able to view all sides of the situation and like to
engage in verbal banter.
Bibliography
Hofstede, G. (2015). Country Comparison. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from https://www.hofstede- insights.com/country-comparison/ireland/
Ireland – Irish language, culture, customs and etiquette. (2017). Commisceo Global Consultancy Ltd. Retrieved July 12, 2018, from https://www.commisceo-global.com/resource site/country- guides/ireland-guide
The question.
Topic
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Use this discussion sample as a guide when completing your own analysis.
Due to the significant impact of culture in the business environment, use Hofstede’s compare countries resource to choose a country for your project and conduct a cultural analysis of your project country, using the resource to investigate the specific culture scores for Hofstede’s dimensions of culture. In this discussion, you will work on the following critical elements: Values and Communication and Business Etiquette.
Discuss Hofstede’s dimensions of culture that influence business in your project country.
Use The World Factbook and Commisceo Global Culture Guides to expand this further by identifying specific elements of communication, both verbal and non-verbal.
Finally, using Commisceo Global Culture Guides, identify five rules of business etiquette that would directly influence business interactions.
What risks or opportunities can you identify from this analysis of culture? Consider areas of management that can be adjusted when considering cultural drivers.
Respond to two of your classmates and make observations based on the information they provided. Work to include personal insight and research to supplement your classmates’ analyses.
Once you have received feedback from your peers and instructor, you will insert your data and summarize your analysis findings in the Final Project Presentation Template provided. Use the Final Project Guide to help you generate presentation ideas.
This is your second step toward the comprehensive final project presentation. Your first final project checkpoint submission will be in Module Three.
Note: You will not be able to see any of your peers’ discussion posts until you have created and posted your own discussion thread.
And I used Ireland because I didn’t find the information I needed for Liberia
Mod 3-1
Government overview: Liberia
type Government
Presidential republic
Political leader(s)
Political party(s)
President George Weah-Congress For Democratic change (CDC)
Joseph Boakai-unity Party (UP)
Political pressures (opposition Group
Federation of labor unions or LFLU
National Health workers association of Liberia
National Teachers Association of Liberia or NTAL
Mrs Mary Mulbah
Recent changes in governing rule
George Weah became president 2018
Corruption (transparency international, 2019)
Bribe index
27/28
9.5/10
Corruption perception index 2019
Rank 137/ 180
Score 28/100
Control corruption
Anti-bribery convention
37%
Enforcement-likely active
▪ Allegations of patronage, nepotism and cronyism have continued in Liberia, despite a change in government, which came with high expectations to fight corruption.
▪ Low salaries are often cited as the reason for petty corruption in the country, especially across all levels of government.
▪ Legislative framework has little influence on corrupt practices.
▪ Transparency improvements are significant only in Liberia’s natural resources industry.
- Resilient Institutions, by Patricia Moreira, Managing Director of Transparency International,
Marie Chêne , Transparency International, mchene@transparency.org
The question
Governments’ influence over trade and economies should not be underestimated. You may see some connections between culture and political ideologies, which can have positive and negative effects. Let’s dive into the political and legal environment for your project country. In this discussion, you will work on the following critical elements: Government and Ideologies, and Corruption.
Using The World Factbook and current news reports, identify the following elements of government:
Government type
Political leader(s)
Political pressure (or opposition) groups
Recent changes in governing rule
Other risks include corrupt practices, which are also heavily influenced by culture. Use Transparency International to identify three measures of corruption. Consider a review of the following:
Corruption Perceptions Index
Global Corruption Barometer
Global Corruption Report
Discuss what these political risks mean for businesses. What challenges or opportunities might an organization recognize with regard to the government and corrupt practices in the region? How can an organization protect against these risks and prepare management for issues they might face?
