Global Business Cultural Analysis: (Argentina)

Abstract

The focus of this paper is to analyze the cultural environment analysis of the business in Argentina. Argentina and U.S have bilateral relation for certain years even there is a downfall in the Argentina and U.S economy in 2001. The focus of this paper is on cultural, communication, religion and family aspects that affect the bilateral relation in the business between both countries (U.S and Argentina). This paper also analyzes the implication and strategic approach of the cultural aspects may have on the U.S companies while doing business in the Argentina.

Abstract2

Introduction4

Overview4

Problem Analysis5

Research Questions5

Aim of the Study6

Literature Review6

Culture6

Major Elements and Dimensions of Culture7

Elements and Dimensions Integrated by Locals Conducting Business in the Argentina9

Comparison of US and Argentine culture and business (Hofstede's Analysis)10

Implications for US Businesses in Argentina12

Conclusion14

Recommendations14

References15

Global Business Cultural Analysis: (Argentina)

Introduction

Overview

The organizational culture of Argentina is little bit different from the other country's culture. For the people of Argentine, personal relationship between peers, co-workers, families, stakeholders are very important than any other thing. According to them, personal relationship develops the business growth and satisfaction. For making any long term deals and agreements, people of Argentina makes several meetings and discussions. But, decisions are made by only top level management. Nobody other is allowed to make any decisions regarding the goals and objectives. Business meeting with the stakeholders or with any other business guests is greeted through the warm welcome. It is the culture of the organization of Argentina that the senior executives are seated opposite to the organization's guest. While, in the business meetings, all the guests maintained an eye contact. People of Argentina do not like to use the gestures because other people take it in a wrong manner. Guest in the meeting do not use the hard sell approaches. So therefore, they are prepared for the talk before making any large decisions. The workforces of an organization are the tough negotiators. Therefore, they develop the good relationship in order to make the strong negotiation period (Central Intelligence Agency, 2007).

An American culture is totally opposite of the culture of the Argentina, so in order to survive in the country, American have to shape according to the organizational culture of the Argentine. According to the American culture, workforce have the liberty and justice in making any type of decisions whether that decision relate to the job life or the personal life. This shows that an equal right is given to the civil society and workforce. Hierarchy is established for the help of the employees, but the workforce made the decisions with the help and support of the top managers. For making any type of decisions, workforce made both formal and informal decisions. American culture also shows the highly individualistic culture, so people in an organization do not depend on any other person for their work. It is very common in the culture of the U.S country that people of an organization easily interact with the strangers for the business purposes. The workforce of an organization never feels shy ...