Global Business Today 7th Edition by Charles Hill

Exercise 1

Use the globalEDGE Resource Desk (http://globalEDGE.msu.edu/resourcedesk/) to complete the following exercises:
You have been assigned to negotiate a business deal with the representatives of a potential distributor in South Africa. Since having intercultural skills is critical for a successful international experience, you consider collecting information regarding the local culture before your departure. Prepare a short description of the most striking cultural characteristics involved in communicating with the local people that may affect business interactions in this country.