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Final Informal Interview and Assessment Questions 

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Final Informal Interview and Assessment Questions 

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Final Final Interview  and Assessment Report 23(3) (2)

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Reading Notes for TCK Part III and Part IV

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Reading Notes for TCK Part III and Part IV

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Final Reading Notes for TCK Part III and IV

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k6v-dJnpTyFk7Is7uxneKTFA3U3iJXtAPKGSue7AjIc/edit#slide=id.g35f391192_00

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France is located in Europe. It is the second largest country in Europe. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel, the North Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Spain, Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.

Paris is the capital city of France.  Situated on the Seine River, in the north of the country. Paris has a circular shape that spreads outward. It is divided into 20 different municipal districts known as (arrondissements).

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Paris is the most important city of economic activity in France. Paris is a major banking city and it is one of the best economies of the European Union. The national currency in France used to be the French Franc. In 2002, France adopted the Euro. The Euro is the legal tender of 19 countries in the European Union. After the US. Dollar, it is the second most traded currency.

Paris is home to banking firms, energy companies, goods and cosmetics. Another great source of income in Paris is tourism. Many individuals from all across the world spend their money in Paris.

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The Economy of Paris 🇫🇷 - Is it overhyped?

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France use to be ruled by a monarch. It was believed that the king was selected by God and in the image of God to rule over the country. The monarch was born with divine rights, and going against the King meant going against God's will. In 1848 the French Revolution overthrew the monarchy and established the First Republic. King Louis XVI and his wife Marie-Antinette were both guillotined.

The current President of France is Emmanuel Macron. Macron ran as an independant and won in 2017. Currently, many French citizens are on strike and protesiting the 2023 French pesnsion reform act that would increase the retirment age from 62 to 64.

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One of the major historical events that drastically afffected France and countries across the world was the French Revolution. The French Revolution transformed the social and power structures of society across France and the world. The French economic and political system shifted from feudalism to a democracy. The monarchy and the Catholic church were overthrown from power. The French Revolution was centered around the ideology of liberté, égalité, fraternité.

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Paris is the cosmopolitan capital of France. Paris has a population of 2,145,906. The median age in Paris is averaged around 40 years old. One out of three people are under the age of 30. Paris has a high influx of immigrants from African countries such as Algeria, Tunisia, Sub-Sahara Africa, and Morocco. Twenty percent of the population in Paris is made up of immigrants. Paris is a global city with a vast range of ethnic, religious, and age groups.

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The French Education system is a mix of egalitarianism and elitism. France offers a good education to all but not all students make it to higher education. Kindergarten is compulsory at age 5 and optional at age 3. Primary school is from age 5 to 11. Then students transition to secondary school from age 11 to 15. Afterward, students go to lycee which is 3 year period between high school and university. Students have to take a Baccalauréat exam to get their diploma and be able to apply for a university. Anyone that passess the Bac can go to a university. However, many students do not finish their degree because of the academic rigor. 90% of students that study medicine in France do not make it past their second year.

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Tourism is one the most significant industries in France. People from all over the world visit Paris for its gastronomy, culture, cathedrals, museums, and signature landmarks. In Paris for example, tourists can visit the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame, the Sacre-Coeur, and the Pere-Lachaise and the Champs-Élysées.

Paris is known for its baguettes, macarons, steaks, cheeses, and escargots. Paris is also known for its grape varieties and famous French wines.

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France has a higher context culture than the United States. In French setting, positive feedback is given more directly. In the United States it’s just the opposite. American managers usually give positive feedback directly while trying to couch the negative message in positive, encouraging language.

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Recruitment Presentation The American School of Paris

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Recruitment Presentation The American School of Paris

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Recruitment Presentation The American School of Paris

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American managers – “are trained to wrap positive messages around negative ones.”

French managers – “are trained to criticize passionately and provide positive feedback sparingly.”

In the United States, negative messages are wrapped with a positive message. For example, providing three positive messages for every negative message. The United States also uses a lot of downgrades to soften negative feedback.

The French tend to be more inclined towards negative feedback and use more uppgraders. The French tend to be more direct in their negative feedback and provide positive feedback in an infrequent manner.

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France and The United States are on the complete opposite of the persuading spectrum. The French first need to understand the theoretical concept before adapting it to the practical situation. It is imperative that all conceptual data is analyzed before arriving at a conclusion. In contrast, The United States focuses on practical applications rather than theory. Americans are more likely to get straight to the point or to the conclusion. Americans will most likely start by providing their recommendations and will rarely share the theoretical implications.

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France tends to be more hierarchical than the rest of Western Europe due to its history with the Roman Empire. There is a high distance between bosses and subordinates. In France organizations will have a chain of command and it is important not to skip hierarchical lines.

The United States is both egalitarian and hierarchical. The leading structure in the United States is towards the center of the continuum. In the United States, our educational hierarchie

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France has a more top-down approach than the United States on the deciding spectrum. A top-down approach means that decisions are not made in groups but by individuals in power -usually the boss.  Due to the fact that France is higher up on the top-down approach, I will be required to follow decisions from my boss without providing much input or feedback. In top-down societies, decisions can be adjusted, revisited and or discussed again if necessary.

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France has a high relationship-based society. A high relationship-based society means that trust is built through sharing meals, evening drinks, and it requires an investment of personal time.

In contrast, the United States is a task-based society. Trust is normally developed through business-related activities. Work relationships tend to develop quickly and require little personal time.

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The French are very confrontational. Disagreement and debates are seen as positive for teams. French colleagues challenge and question ideas openly in public. The French are inveterate debaters.

In contrast, Americans tend to see confrontation as a threat to unity. Americans are socialized to avoid discord but are ok with light confrontation. Unlike the French, Americans avoid sensitive topics such as religion, politics, or money - especially at the dinner table.

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In the United States, the scheduling dimension tends to be more linear. Time is valuable, time is money, and it is perceived as rude not to show up on time to a meeting. The United States sees time through a monochronic perspective. “We speak of time as being saved, spent, wasted, lost, made up, crawling, killing, and running out.”

On the other hand, France tends to have a more flexible time dimension. It is no big deal to show up minutes late to a meeting. In fact, showing up 10 minutes late is still considered on time - an unthinkable act for an American. France sees time through a polychronic perspective in which time is flexible.