New Brazilian Joint Venture Partner Cultural Considerations

Some similarities between Brazil and the US are the technology. In Brazil they get the same sort of Apple company technology and sorts like we do here in the US. They used to be back dated, technologically, but now that they’re updated they receive things as early as we do. It’s just more expensive in Brazil.

Different nations have different cultural practices. Even though globalization has to lead to the extinction of numerous cultures, most Americans and Brazilians still practice their traditional cultures. Today most people think that because Brazil is in America, they have the same culture. This is not true since both America and Brazil have numerous differences regarding their culture.

In a time of global commerce, new business ventures can take on many forms. What used to be local or even national companies have become world-wide. International growth of a business can be extremely beneficial but is not without its challenges. Different countries have different peoples and different cultures - different ways of doing business altogether. If a venture is to be successful, these differences must be well understood.

There are so many differences when looking at the labor laws of Brazil verse the US. One of the biggest difference is employees are expensive in Brazil, an employee can actually end up costing twice his or her salary after you pay taxes and benefits these taxes can be as high as 68% of each salary. I also found that in order to be a CEO in Brazil you must be a Brazilian citizen, where in the US you don’t have to a US citizen.

Brazil is a country located in the North-Eastern and Eastern section of South America. It is the fourth largest country in the world and fifth most populous, holding over 200 million people, which also accounts for one third of South America’s entire population. (The World Factbook: Brazil 2018) Because of its huge size, Brazil receives millions of tourists each year; which makes it important to understand how to evaluate Brazilian culture and their way of communication.

Brazil does have some weaknesses that need to be addressed in order to effectively sustain growth in this fast-growing market. I would suggest that attention and subsequently, investment be given to the country's sources of electricity generation. There have already been many issues with electrical failure resulting in brownout and even blackout in some areas. There should be free classes offered in English for their potential IT candidates as well in order to increase the chances of success in this market. Experience in dealing with international markets and clientele is also needed. I would suggest some training classes that allowed for these issues to be addressed in addition to some hand-on, travel based training to see first-hand the sectors and markets in which they will

Brazil vs North America business habits can be quite different. North Americans are far less expressive when communication nonverbally, for example greeting people, Brazilians will use handshakes but more commonly a kiss on the cheek or some sort of touching, whereas in North America business etiquette greeting is most common with a firm handshake. Personal space is also much different in Brazil versus North America, Brazilians are close talkers and a small distance between each other is considered appropriate, if a step is taken back they could feel offended, while in North America it's all about personal space, if too close it could be construed as rude or threatening. Silence and time is also not an issue either, Brazilians will interrupt

The Brazilian culture is individualistic, and Brazilians tend to value individualism. They all want to be unique in a certain way; no Brazilian wants to be average or just like everybody else. Japanese culture, on the other hand, is collectivistic,

What does your culture find respectful and disrespectful? Being considered disrespectful would be not saying good morning and being respectful would be greeting everyone and saying good morning.

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To correctly address the problems facing Universal, an examination of the current business culture within the company is necessary. Business culture refers to cultural differences, and expectations of the way companies conduct business according to the cultural values associated with a company. The problem facing Universal is a lack of a unified culture. With an overemphasis on collaboration, but lacking in directional leadership; previously, the company has relied on acquiring new businesses during times of expansion. A lack of a unified culture, however, has led to lengthy debates and discussion, which has currently placed Universal at a competitive disadvantage. Presumably, a lack of a unified culture and the overemphasis on collaboration has become a culture within itself for Universal. Culture should at least

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