(1) What thoughts/ideas do you have about Dubai? (2) What thoughts do you have about the business or religious environment? (3) What is proper business attire there? (4) How might the climate and/or location impact business? Think about those things, then watch the video below. After watching the video, answer the questions above. Discuss your thoughts before and after watching the video. Specifically, discuss if any of your perceptions changed.

(1) What thoughts/ideas do you have about Dubai? (2) What thoughts do you have about the business or religious environment? (3) What is proper business attire there? (4) How might the climate and/or location impact business? Think about those things, then watch the video below. After watching the video, answer the questions above. Discuss your thoughts before and after watching the video. Specifically, discuss if any of your perceptions changed.

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter3: Managing In A Global Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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