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International Business
By: Brittany Stillwell
Professor Sergeyev
B.Stillwell@student.keiseruniversity.edu
China
USA
-The Chinese society focuses on the group collective.
-They believe success for a company results in family or team effort and are willing to sacrifice for the greater good.
-A Chinese person takes into consideration how their actions may affect a group as a whole.
-The American society focuses on the individual, which has been a source of conflict with other cultures.
-They believe success is a way for an individual to shine and individuality is praised.
-Americans think of themselves and their needs first and foremost which has contributed to their success and world power.
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USA
-Americans have flatter structures that are loose and informal.
-All workers at all levels have access to superiors.
-In America it is common for all social levels to socialize and get to know each other.
-Chinese respect those higher up in the structure, know where they fit in the structure and abide by the rules.
-Workers lower down the pay scale do not have direct contact with their superior and face severe punishment by speaking outside their regime.
-Hierarchy is important as China is a communist country.
-The government has extreme control over the population and will censor information.
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USA
-Chinese believe in thinking before you speak.
-It is known as showing respect for those higher in hierarchy.
-Their communication style is very indirect.
-Conflict and confrontation are to be avoided at all costs as it is considered shameful.
-Americans believe in finding common ground by talking about age, income, marital status, and personal business.
-They often speak before thinking, which could come across rude, and make people feel uncomfortable.
-Communication in America does not avoid issues or confrontation, the truth must be spoken to make sure the point is proven.
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China
-China believes in treating the elderly in a respectful way both in business and social environments.
-Several generations often live together in one household.
-The dead and ancestors are very important and honored, and respects are paid.
-The USA believes that their children need to be raised to be independent.
-The elderly generation can live thousands of miles away and are often isolated from society.
-Even the workplace can come across ageist and celebrate the youth culture.
-Most Americans have immigrated and therefore are not aware of where their ancestors are laid to rest.
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China
-Chinese people do not use social media networks as they do not have access to them.
-China heavily censors the media and has surveillance over the internet.
-They rarely allow information to reach the public unless it is considered important.
-Instagram, YouTube and Facebook are taken for granted in America.
-Access to any information is considered a right.
-Corporate culture in America embraces transparency.
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USA
-In Chinese culture, humility is admired.
-It is expected to downplay accomplishments.
-To brag about success is seen as boastful.
-Americans aim to make it known about their successes.
-Achievements are bragged about on social media, and portray a certain lifestyle online.
-Humility is regarded as a sign of weakness.
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-Americans believe in speed and efficiency in projects.
-Time is money, and deadlines are crucial.
-Fast decisions and the need for speed and instant gratification is how things are normally run in American business.
-Chinese believe in fostering relationships before starting any project.
-Deadlines will be met when the time is correct.
-Slow decisions and accuracy are preferred in business, to secure better deals.
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USA
-The American society is very relaxed with their morals.
-It is not uncommon for people to date and get married very young.
-The Chinese society has high value for morals of their people.
-Marriage is not encouraged until one is in their later twenties and dating is frowned upon until young adulthood.