Cultural and Social Factors (Edexcel A-Level Business): Flashcards
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Ethnocentrism definition
Ethnocentrism definition
Believing own culture/values are superior to others
High-context cultures location
High-context cultures location
Arab and Asian countries
Low-context cultures communication style
Low-context cultures communication style
Direct - say what they mean, take at face value
High-context cultures communication style
High-context cultures communication style
Indirect - words have meanings depending on context
Meeting protocol in Asian cultures
Meeting protocol in Asian cultures
Shake hands using both hands while nodding slightly
Business card etiquette in Asian cultures
Business card etiquette in Asian cultures
Present & receive with both hands, study it, store carefully
Left hand use in Muslim countries
Left hand use in Muslim countries
Never shake hands with left hand; avoid using it
Product adaptation for religious beliefs example
Product adaptation for religious beliefs example
Halal meat in Middle East; no pork/beef in India
McDonald's Japan product adaptation
McDonald's Japan product adaptation
Chicken Katsu burger
Coors translation error in Spanish
Coors translation error in Spanish
Turn it loose = Drink Coors and get diarrhoea