INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

International Business

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International Business

Introduction

It is a common belief now that expansion of one's business into other international regions denotes the success of the existing business, as well as the challenge taking attitude of the firm. Trading and expanding one's business to the international regions has been under practice for over a century now, but the extent of the practice was not this common. It is the globalization that has brought ease in expanding the business and bringing countries together with respect to trade, by substantially bringing down the trade barriers and compelling even those countries to acknowledge the significance of globalization, and indulge themselves in international trade, which were earlier reluctant to allow foreign trade in their regions, and felt contented executing business in their own region.

Values and Social Consideration With Respect To Food

The social values and cultural practices vary from region to region. It is not essential that the values, which are persistent in one region, will be observed with the same pattern in other regions too. The most common difference that exists in the cultures of different countries is with respect to food and eating habits.

London

The eating habits of the population of London are quite similar to America in many aspects. The life of both America and London are quite fast paced. Fast food is immensely preferred and loved in London. Amongst several reasons, the main reason is that the population does not have much time, to cook. Therefore, they prefer the fast food, mostly in takeaway form.

Mexico

The eating habits and preferences of Mexican population contradict a lot with American habits. Even in this period, the Mexican prefers eating at home with family, as they give great devotion to the family values. The Mexicans prefer the fresh food of home more than they may prefer the fast food.

China

The Chinese population is not that open towards other cuisines and forms of food of the world. A substantial percentage of their population still prefers their own cuisine and fast food. However, circumstances are gradually changing in china, inviting different changes in their habits and lifestyles.

Social Behavior With Respect To Employees and Customers

The population of London is deemed to be quite reserved with respect to their manners, attires and communication. The individuals are renowned for their politeness, humor and self discipline. Basic connotations such as, please and thank you are excessively practiced. It is forbidden to smoke in public places and public transport.

Therefore, keeping the above stated social factors in mind, it's highly imperative that the management of the franchise initiates its business accordingly. The employees must be properly dressed, and polite and warm to their customers. Special care must be taken with respect to the smoking policy in the restaurant (Sullivan, Radebaugh & Daniels, 2010).

The Mexican population comprises of a class conscious society. The social classes are soundly defined. The people prefer indulging themselves in activities which reflect their status and class; they detest doing anything which is not in compliance with their status. The males of Mexico are ...