France
Jesse E. Oliver
13B30 Advanced Leader Course Class 503-17
France is a country with a long and proud history. Sitting in the heart of Europe France is a large and influential country, the center of agriculture in Europe while also having a strong and diverse industrial base. Historically The French Republic, as it is officially known, has been seen as standard bearer of western secular liberalism, a stance that at times marks the French people as targets for religious and secular extremists alike.
France lies near the western end of the great Eurasian landmass, largely between latitudes 42° and 51° N. Roughly hexagonal in outline, its continental territory is bordered on the northeast by Belgium and
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(https://www.cia.gov) The rise of the financial sector in particular has come about thanks to the deregulation of banks and is a part the French accepting the move towards a single European market and an interest in investing in other advanced countries such as Germany and the United States of America. French investors have historically preferred to invest in the fields of chemicals, electronics, and engineering, focusing on investments to improve urban lifestyles. Trade is also an important part of the French GDP accounting for a fifth of the GDP is primarily grain and other agricultural concerns. (https://www.britannica.com)
With the shift to what the French consider to be more “advanced” pursuits there has been a dramatic drop in mining and smelting across the country. A country poor in mineral resources, France now relies primarily on importing to meet their energy demands with the exception of Uranium which the French still mine. Most of these power plants are located in the Rhône and Loire valleys, a reflection of the need for large quantities of cooling water. More than three-fourths of electricity in France is produced in nuclear plants, the highest proportion in the world. (https://www.britannica.com)
Currently The French Republic functions by utilizing a strong central authority, in the form of a semi-presidential republic, with two legislative houses;
In the late eighteenth to the early nineteenth century, France was undergoing major changes. Before the French Revolution, France was experiencing political, social and economic problems. During this time period France was unstable, and wasn’t able to keep up with the new arising Enlightenment ideas. In addition, there were high taxes, unequal power distribution and social inequality. The French Revolution not only impacted the citizens of France, but people from other countries as well.
The United States and France though very far away from each other have a lot income with they way they were started. The United states was not always the great nation it is now. Infact they were under the rule of the British until the American Revolution. Shortly after the American Revolution the people of France became inspired. The people of France got rid of the monarchy and killed the royal family then created the national assembly.Even though these two countries begin so different the belief that it is a right to have life and liberty made them very similar.
This paper will focus on the many elements and dimensions of France and the affect it has on the business that takes place locally and internationally. There will be constant comparisons and contrasts between France and the United States of America taking place throughout this entire research article. I will focus on how the elements and dimensions of the culture separately are adapted by the locals and integrated into everyday life and business. I will also give insight on how to conduct business in France for other countries, mainly the United States, by talking about the countries imports and exports and
The monarchy of France is a repressive force that attempts to appease the enraged people by sparsely using liberalists ideas that only result in the lower class citizens feeling as though they are being pacified and patronized. Furthermore, the justice system is, ironically so, also wrought with
1. Factors Conditions : First, their geographic and climatic features played significant role. As France is in the middle of Europe culture with suitable
Food is a very important in France. They don’t eat fast food as much as Americans. After meals they tend to talk and linger while Americans do that mostly before they finish eating. It is said that in France they eat like kings, lords, and then servants for dinner. While in America our bigger meals are often at dinner. Dessert is really common while in America for example, I rarely eat dessert more than once a week. French drink wine often, but not to get intoxicated. They normally drink it with their meals and the purchasing of alcohol age is 18. This is different from America where consumption and purchasing power is age 21. My perspective is France sounds like it has better
There are many cultural differences between the United States and France. Some of these are simply social and others are cultural. Hofstede’s Value Dimensions can be used to highlight the differences between the cultures. Individualism vs collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity/femininity, power distance, and long-term vs short-term orientation are all characteristics that differ between France and the United States.
For years, France had a drought that brought despair and hunger to the third estate, there were food shortages. The country was in debt from the amount of gold spent on the Versailles Palace, the country also helped the 13 colonies in the
In a global world it is usual for a country to be composed of different people; France is no different. According to wikipedia.com, about 66,394,000 people live in the French Republic and 94% of them are French citizens. The ethnic composition of France is varied. People living in France have French or Gallic ethnic backgrounds “but there are also small groups of Flemings, Catalans, Germans, Armenians, Gypsies, Russians, Poles, and others. The largest resident alien groups are Algerians, Portuguese, Moroccans, Italians, Spaniards, Tunisians, and Turks” (nationsencyclopedia.com). According to wikipedia.com, in 2008 5.3 million people immigrated to France. From this total, 38% were from Europe (especially from Italy, Spain, and Portugal), 42% from Africa, 5% from the Oceania and Americas, and 14% from Asia.
From economic struggles that seemed to barely keep a country alive, to becoming the largest tourism and vacation spot in the world because of its world-renowned landmarks built throughout history. A social structure that changed the face of a country like most unfortunately did after the Second World War becoming affluence by those all around the world. France has become a leader in political influence that considered one of the most stable in the world today. In addition, a military that as some thought to be weak during World War II, now known as a strong power throughout most of the world today.
wars he was able to increase France’s land and bring prestige to the country. Louis XIV
France, which is the largest nation in Western Europe, is a presidential republic. France is a very important nation in Europe and it continues to be involved in contemporary policy issues. Helping the world as one of the great trading nations, France is a very important trading partner with the United States. Not only is France important to the United States, they are also important to countries all over the world. Their abundance of both mineral and agricultural resources make them a very important supplier of products all over the world. I chose to report on France because it is an interesting county and I wanted to learn more about it.
In France, there is a form of capitalism that is used with its original Colbertist tradition. This means that along with companies selling items to earn their own profit, there is also the thought of “economic nationalism” where one of the country’s main goals is attempting to empower the nation to a maximum point by keeping economic activity in their own borders. Due to this economic activity, the lower 50 percent of France’s economy has seen an increase in pre-tax-and-transfer of around 32 percent. (Capitalism) The point being made here is that France is another country that compares with the US as it uses capitalism and is performing efficiently on the global scale.
The French Republic is a sovereign state comprising territory in western Europe and several overseas regions and territories. As a member of G7 France ranked as the world’s seventh largest economy. It also has the mixed economy which combines private enterprise and government intervention. France’s economics are unstable, but it is still very competitive in the world. The reason why its economics is denounced is because its high unemployment rate and its extremely unstable CPI.
The country of France is an old one. Spanning into the early years of mankind. Part of the continent of Europe, located in the northeast of the globe. France is home to the history of food, wars, lifestyles, and many other things. In this old country stands the capital it calls its own: Paris; A popular tourist destination and the home of great cuisines and restaurants. Paris could be defined in its three characteristics: the history, the Eiffel tower, and its food scene. Many strive to understand the city of Paris and its inner workings. Myself included as I wish to understand the area of a place I strive to visit one day. And what best way to understand anything, then to start at its beginning.