https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019 Mexico and South Korea en-us 2019-09-19 22:40:33 UTC 2019-09-30 19:40:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.pics/1/image.webp?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f3f3.png jkbanas1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387402938 - Leads Latin American in GDP (1.15 trillion USD), this means large productive market
-Oil Sales 1/3 Government Revenue, so products that aid oil refinery could potentially sell and benefit a company greatly
-Large amount of ports and waterways, creates an easy route for transportation of products]]> 2019-09-20 19:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387402938 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387402965 1. Leading literacy rate in central america: 95%
2. Similar government as in the US however president holds much more executive power
3. Currently improving ports which will aid in exporting goods]]> 2019-09-20 19:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387402965 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403036 - Oil is 1/3 government revenue
- Court system and government system is similar to US
- A very high literacy rate compare to others in Latin America]]> 2019-09-20 19:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403036 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403040 1. Mexico leads Latin America in terms of gdp
2. Over 333,000km of roads and they are working on continuing to further their infrastructure
3. Elected party hasn't changed in a century which provides stability

]]> 2019-09-20 19:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403040 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403108 their household income is very low compared to US 
high literacy rate 
easy way to trade due to all ports 
attorneys within businesses for law climate]]> 2019-09-20 19:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403108 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403162 - leads central america in gdp ($1.15 trillion)
- oil sales account for 1/3 of government revenue
- the ruling party hasn't changed in over 100 years]]> 2019-09-20 19:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403162 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403190 1. Main industries - Tourism, Tobacco, and Cotton
2. Infrastructure - Many airports and $1.7B in rails
 3. Similar education system as America
4. Sometimes required to hire an attorney before opening a business
5 Many public and religious holidays but will not take work off
6. Dress/clothes = social class]]> 2019-09-20 19:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403190 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403541 - average household income is over 10k per year
- Their currency is the peso
- Court system is very similar to the united states, though the president has a lot more authority. 
- They have 32 states and most of their borders are coast so they have room to ship and receive goods through their ports. ]]> 2019-09-20 19:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403541 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403785 Leads Latin America in GDP-1.15 trillion USD)
8ths largest oil exporter
Literacy rate of 95% leads Latin America and their school system is similar to the US and Britain

]]> 2019-09-20 19:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387403785 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404018 They have a balanced number of skilled workers to unskilled workers
Coffee, Cotton, Oil are just some of the exports
They put 1.7 billion into rail to transport products around the globe]]> 2019-09-20 19:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404018 vlo13 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404061 1. There is also a lot of Oil in Canada, oil is valuable
2. An improving infrastructure which could improve many things regarding business - transportation time.
3. political party is the same for a century helping economy - help good business decesion. ]]> 2019-09-20 19:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404061 sglindstrom1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404212 1. 95% literacy rate
2.30% corporate tax rate.
3. When opening a business sometimes require you to hire an attorney.]]> 2019-09-20 19:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404212 ksmelim https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404259 The mexican government is putting $1.7 billion into rail
93% literacy rate

]]> 2019-09-20 19:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404259 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404763 1 high literacy rate, intelligent consumer base
2 heavy water bordering country making aquatic imports simple
3 plentiful undeveloped land making opportunities for new infrastructure. ]]> 2019-09-20 19:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387404763 jwbrandt https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387408574 -leads Latin America in GDP
-The eighth largest oil producer
-Relationships are everything]]> 2019-09-20 19:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387408574 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387409429 - Korea taught English from Elementary school to college as mandatory
- Only 1 house for legislative, also citizenship is not giving through birth
- On average, each worker received 17 years of education (very high) ]]> 2019-09-20 19:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387409429 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387411965 - Korea is 14 hours ahead of Chicago
- maximun work hours is 52
- average person in workforce has 17 years of education]]> 2019-09-20 19:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387411965 afdauber1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412335 - Surprisingly high literacy rate and advanced infrastructure
- Sociability and the ability to maintain relationships are the most important qualities to have
- Video game industry growing quickly]]> 2019-09-20 19:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412335 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412417 1 Conversing is simpler during business negation

2 extensive transportation systems making transportation of goods simple

3 disposable incomes are widely available making entertainment products a possibility. \ ]]> 2019-09-20 19:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412417 sglindstrom1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412439 1. 14 hours ahead of the U.S
2. English is mandatory
3. Your not allowed to vote till your 19.

]]> 2019-09-20 19:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412439 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412502 1. Korean time zone
2. Korean war - North Korea (dictatorship) and South Korean (democracy)
3. Infrastructure - ranked 22nd globally
4. Technology is the biggest market
5. Strict business hierarchy. Handshakes with two hands.


]]> 2019-09-20 19:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412502 vlo13 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412580 1.  South Koreans have big pride in work, they work a lot, very investigated in their jobs. 
2. Extremely good infrastructure, good transportation with bullet trains 
3. Extremely low inflation rate - telling of the economy.]]> 2019-09-20 19:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412580 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412593 1. South Korea has a democratic System and has had one since the War.
2. Unicameral Legislative body: only one house
3. You can't vote unless you're 19 which shows their views on maturity]]> 2019-09-20 19:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387412593 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413039 The second largest language spoken in South Korea
They aren't allowed to vote until 19
Labor standards lowers the work week hours to 52 hours

]]> 2019-09-20 19:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413039 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413048 english is the second most common language spoken 
democratic republic 
citizenship is not guaranteed with birth, both of their parents must have been citizens ]]> 2019-09-20 19:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413048 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413130 1. Most citizens speak English which heavily helps in international business.
2. Extremely advanced infrastructure, specifically the transportation sector.
3. 81.5% of the population is urbanized.]]> 2019-09-20 19:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413130 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413246 -South Korea is a democratic republic. Citizenship is not guaranteed in South Korea. 
- You are not allowed to vote until 19.
- Labour Standard Act affecting business and it went down from 68 hours to 52 hours rather than a 9 hour schedule in which those in the US have]]> 2019-09-20 19:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413246 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413685 -Japan used to govern the area
-Labor laws, maximum work week reduced from 68 to 52, still very high compared to the average American
-Extremely low inflation rate]]> 2019-09-20 19:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387413685 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387414313 - Ranked 22nd globally in infrastructure
- Average of 17 years of eduation in the work force
-81.5 of total population urbanized]]> 2019-09-20 19:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387414313 ksmelim https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387414323 Need a communication representative to transfer news from the company to the givernment
22nd globally
Beauty is a huge market]]> 2019-09-20 19:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387414323 afdauber1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387414776 - High work ethic and collectivist outlook
- Auto industry is just as large as it seems
- Two-handed handshakes and bows]]> 2019-09-20 19:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387414776 jwbrandt https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387415302 They manufacture a lot of cars
They value collectivism 
They work 52 hour work weeks ]]> 2019-09-20 19:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/387415302 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388441400 1. Their major industry is software IT.
2. Their ports are much more advanced than their roads.
3. Companies not funded are skill set and tech life Ireland which help with technology and employee training. These are widely supported.]]> 2019-09-23 19:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388441400 afdauber1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388441754 - Tensions between Catholics and Protestants used to be very important
- High percentage (53%) of 30-34 yr olds have college education
- Parliament with Senate and House, but have a President]]> 2019-09-23 19:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388441754 sglindstrom1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388441978 2019-09-23 19:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388441978 sglindstrom1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388441982 1. Their flag was created during the revolution. Green for Catholics orange for protestants and white is hope for peace between them.
2. Pharmaceuticals, financial, IT, and software.
3. Major infrastructure: Telecommunication and ICT.]]> 2019-09-23 19:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388441982 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388442483 1.  Computer science within Ireland has grown within the recent years.
2. Workers have to work 40 hours 4 weeks prior to holidays/ paid days off for all  part-time employees and all companies
3.  Time is not a very set concept for the Irish. In Ireland they believe that time was given to you by god, why waste it worrying about being places on time. ]]> 2019-09-23 19:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388442483 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388442537 - Flag represents peace between Protestants and Catholics
- Over 1 million people currently in full-time education in Ireland; education is pushed to technological sector (computer science)
- Favorable tax regime/much less than US which makes it more appealing to business]]> 2019-09-23 19:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388442537 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388442588 how the colors of the flag have a meaning
jp morgan has headquarters in ireland 
belfast ireland is where they made the titanic - good ports ]]> 2019-09-23 19:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388442588 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443047 -flag was created after the revolution
-there are over one million people currently in full time education in Ireland.
-values masculinity

]]> 2019-09-23 19:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443047 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443051 1. Flag was created after the Irish revolution the flag bridged the Irish Catholics and the Irish Protestants. 
2. Pharma, IT, Investment 
3. The ports in regular Ireland aren't as good as the ports of Northern Ireland. ]]> 2019-09-23 19:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443051 jkbanas1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443123 2019-09-23 19:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443123 vlo13 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443198 1.Flag represents religious differences, need to be sensitive.
2. Redid airport more modern, striving for better infrastructure.
3. Colleges are specialized in software technology more futuristic Ireland.
 ]]> 2019-09-23 19:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443198 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443213 1 large banking industry, likely disposable incomes

2 largely educated population making an intelligent consumer base 

3 importing via waterways is recommended, land transportation is slightly dated]]> 2019-09-23 19:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443213 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443306 -The green in the flag represents the Irish Catholics, the orange the protestants and the white is for hope and peace between them
-Driving in the major cities is really hard
-Holidays are paid rest days]]> 2019-09-23 19:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443306 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443378 The green and orange colors of the flag symbolize two different sides of Ireland and the white symbolizes the hope for peace between them.
Auditing is a large industry in Ireland
Roadwork is poorly done in Ireland
JP Morgan has headquarters there]]> 2019-09-23 19:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443378 jkbanas1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443562 - Flag represents the division between Irish Catholics and Irish Protestants, with the white space being the hope for peace between their divide
-Infrastructure on the rise, airports redone with advanced ports, however road systems are very lacking and hard to access (ex. must cross bridge to change direction)
-Only allowed a public holiday if they have worked 40+ hrs in the 5 weeks leading up to the day

]]> 2019-09-23 19:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443562 jkbanas1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443629 -Government is creating laws that amends constitution, in order to maintain presidential power
-Oligarch's hold extreme amounts of wealth and power
-Advanced transportation, longest electrical railroad, vast sea networks]]> 2019-09-23 19:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388443629 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388447124 1. The president of Ireland is elected but takes over the role of the monarch as well. The president is there for tradition like the UK
2. The green in the flag represents the Irish Catholics, the orange the protestants and the white is for hope and peace between them
3. Typical work week is 9-5:30 pm. Average income is around 50,000 euros. Inflation rate is 0.7%

]]> 2019-09-23 19:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388447124 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388451401 1. Some super states get more money than other states because of favoritism
2. Energy, metal, and machinery are some of the biggest industries that they have
3. They have a lot of sea routes and they have longest electric railways in the world. ]]> 2019-09-23 19:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388451401 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388454698 - Most business is near the Baltic states and Poland (west)
- 6th biggest GDP in the world but low average household income and GDP per capita
- Large industries in chemicals, machinery, mining, fuel, ammunition]]> 2019-09-23 19:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388454698 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455067 1. Families are tight knit
2. 3 meals a day - dinner is the main meal
3. Not a huge gift giving country - chocolates or flowers
4. There is a president who becomes the monarch]]> 2019-09-23 19:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455067 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455585 1. 11 hrs and 10 min flight
2. Vladimir Putin elects prime minister Dmitry Medvedev in between his terms to maintain power
3. Internet speed is almost that of the US]]> 2019-09-23 19:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455585 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455594 1. Largest country land wise but not population wise.
2. Their currency is rubels. 
3. inflation is 4.3%]]> 2019-09-23 19:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455594 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455616 Russia is the largest country in the world.
Currency is Rubles 1 Ruble=0.016 and their inflation rate is 3.7%
You can only serve two consecutive terms as presidents but Putin has been the president for a while.


]]> 2019-09-23 19:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455616 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455650 -Low avg. household income
-President can only serve two times
-More landmass than any other country ]]> 2019-09-23 19:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455650 sglindstrom1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455805 1. Largest country by land mass
2. 11h and 10 min direct flight to Russia.
3. inflation rate: 74.3%]]> 2019-09-23 19:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455805 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455837 1. Major industries are oil and petroleum, steels with metals, and gasses
2. Is a federation and has a parliamentary system and they have a governing uni-body (one)
3. Sea routes are a major advantage to them because they have access to nearly 3 seas which helps majorly with imports and exports]]> 2019-09-23 19:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388455837 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388456009 2019-09-23 19:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388456009 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388456012 1. Russia is the biggest country  in the world by land cover. 
2. Have a high inflation rate of around 4.2% (?) creating a divide in the economy, where there are really poor areas and really rich but not much in between. 
3. Many tight regulations on foreign investment trade within Russia. Most people are going to need connections to get themselves a presence within the country. ]]> 2019-09-23 19:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388456012 vlo13 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388456292 1. Average household income is very low, income disparity - Siberia Russia. 
2. Laws are rolling out to give Vladimir Putin more power, unconstitutional.
3. Infrastructure is advanced, sea routes and electric railroads are impressive.

]]> 2019-09-23 19:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388456292 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388456893 shorter flight than I thought
the largest country land related not population
connections to all three oceans]]> 2019-09-23 19:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388456893 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388457189 - only can serve two Consecutive terms
- advanced infrastructure 
- longest electrified railroads]]> 2019-09-23 19:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388457189 jwbrandt https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388457283 They have an asymmetrical federalism 
Big on producing chemicals 
The Russian new year is very popular]]> 2019-09-23 19:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388457283 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388457284 1 not a large disposable income making wants not a great investment

2 vast electric railway system for use of transporting goods across the nation (possible importing opportunities)

3 large masses of underdeveloped land is available for development or agricultural use. ]]> 2019-09-23 19:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388457284 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388457962 1. "Super States" because it is a really big country some states get more funding than others
2. Agriculture is an upcoming business
3. Infrastructure - fairly advanced. Sea routes, electrified railroads and pipelines for crude oil. 
4. Importer of labor. Offers decent wages to neighboring countries.

]]> 2019-09-23 19:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388457962 tmorenus1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388981878 Write about three interesting facts tied to conducting business in this country]]> 2019-09-24 16:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388981878 tmorenus1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388982636 Write about three interesting facts tied to conducting business in this country]]> 2019-09-24 16:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/388982636 jkbanas1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389087425 -Foreign companies are set to not benefit solely from Canadian consumers due to zone laws
-Little emotion during negotiating, do not appeal to their pathos because they do not take it into account
-Extremely humble, mainly do not accept gifts due to societal norms, do not expect anything in return]]> 2019-09-24 19:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389087425 jkbanas1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389087500 -Agriculture makes up only 2% of their GDP, meaning products should be tailored to thrive without large agricultural dependence.
-JPLT is a regulated test that is mandatory for any incoming foreigner in order to be apart of a Japanese corporation
-Individualism is practiced as one grows up in Japanese society, but once employed, collectivism is practiced due to the ideal of the company's success above all. ]]> 2019-09-24 19:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389087500 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389089897 the Canadian currency has one of the highest values
energy, manufacturing, and tourism are the largest industries
Canadians work less than Americans and are allowed to have more breaks.]]> 2019-09-24 19:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389089897 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389089981 Time is highly valued
Industrialized ports and harbors which is their main source of imports and exports
technology oriented]]> 2019-09-24 19:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389089981 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389090015 - great power distance 
- big wage gap between positions
- ladies gifts are wine men gifts are vodka and nice jewelry]]> 2019-09-24 19:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389090015 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389090120 Religion is extremely important in Canadian Culture especially compared to the French and the English. 
They have two different languages French and English, but both of these languages are modified to a similar Canadian version. 
Canada also has a really low power distance, a lot of the time your going to see higher ups and regular employees joke around and have a more lax environment. ]]> 2019-09-24 19:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389090120 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097198 - two major holidays canada day and victoria day
- french is a good language to know to communicate with locals
- utilize emotional reserve when negotiating]]> 2019-09-24 19:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097198 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097240 - energy, manufacturing, and tourism are the largest industries
- must be certified by Canadian Food Inspection Agency to sell foods in retail (takes 6 months to get)
- more religious than the French and the British, is very important in their lives]]> 2019-09-24 19:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097240 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097273 - energy, manufacturing, and tourism are the 3 main industries. 
- Eh, Tuque, 2-4, Molson Muscle, About are Canadian words that they use.
- Has a PDI which means that it is more of an individualistic workday.]]> 2019-09-24 19:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097273 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097366 currency in canada has the most value 
two holidays that they have work off for canada day and victoria day 
they feel like being talked down to ]]> 2019-09-24 19:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097366 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097378 - 12.4 percent use public transportation for work
- French and English are the most popular languages spoken in Canada.
- Canada's machinery and tech is 3rd largest export,]]> 2019-09-24 19:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097378 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097459 1. Canadians speak english and french
2. Canada dollars are one of the strongest dollar amounts 
3. Canada has relatively relaxed business laws]]> 2019-09-24 19:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097459 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097479 1. Gov. is headed by a prime minister. A parliamentary democracy.
2. CFIA must be present when conducting food related business in Canada.
3. There work days are much more relaxed. They can get more family days and days off for holidays.]]> 2019-09-24 19:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097479 afdauber1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097481 - Governor General is more akin to a queen
- French Canadian language is slightly different from French
- Business environment is quite similar to U.S. with power distances]]> 2019-09-24 19:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097481 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097750 1. CFIA is necessary to sell food products
2. Greetings - Handshakes
3. Business Cards are seen as a friendly gesture. But are not required.
3. Strict business attire. 
4. 15% of all US exports are Canadian.
5. Tourism, Vehicles, Education, Intellectual property, and produce are the biggest businesses right now. ]]> 2019-09-24 19:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097750 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097821 1. Energy, Manufacturing and Tourism are their largest industries.
2. CFIA is necessary in order to sell food products in Canada, and certified in each individual province must certify any product before sale is possible.
3. Power distance average: 39 (compared to the average of 55)]]> 2019-09-24 19:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097821 jwbrandt https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097881 Canadian dollars hold a lot of value
They get a lot of money from tourism 
They have a low PDI so there are closer relationships with bosses and employees

]]> 2019-09-24 19:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389097881 sglindstrom1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389098458 1. Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated, in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday. 
2. The U.S attempted to invade Canada and failed and in return the white house was burned.
3. 73% national race.]]> 2019-09-24 19:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389098458 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389105680 1. Time = Money
2. Unequal power distances
3. They do not value women as much as they value the men. 
4. Being on time to meetings and conference will impress but being late or not showing up is a sign of disrespect. 
5. Very industrialized country. Very technology forward. 
6. How you give and receive business cards reflect your work ethic. 
7. No is a sign of disrespect
8. Mobile shopping sites, Digital advertising, Promotion and discount platform, and Processed foods.]]> 2019-09-24 19:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389105680 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389106857 1. Have very industrialized ports and harbors. Their main source of imports/ exports.
2. Time = Money. Very timely, don't waste time.
3. individualistic mindsets but collectivist work ethic -- care about the company as a whole.]]> 2019-09-24 19:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389106857 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389106956 - flag was institutionalized in 1990
- collectivist society
- time is money]]> 2019-09-24 19:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389106956 sglindstrom1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389106973 1. " land of the rising sun"
2. Very industrialized infrastructure and very important to have functional ports.
3. Japan is very technologicaly oriented.]]> 2019-09-24 19:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389106973 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107109 - extremely industrialized infrastructure: ports and harbors because they are an island nation (18 total ports/harbors)
- very competitive school/education system which translates into workforce.
- strong emphasis on collectivism when working = high power distances are accepted for the benefit of the company]]> 2019-09-24 19:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107109 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107279 1. Highly industrialized infrastructure with very well-developed ports and harbors.
2. "Time = Money" important in all aspects of life: work, family, religion.
3. Extremely rude to say 'NO' in all aspects, even in business, compromise is more common then saying no.]]> 2019-09-24 19:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107279 afdauber1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107499 - Business cards are very important
- Time = money
- Limits on hrs/week for employees, limits on several industries]]> 2019-09-24 19:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107499 vlo13 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107761 1.  A Japanese proficiency test is needed to work in major industries
2. Very strict labor standards benefits workers.
3. Should always be on time or ahead of time, not recommended to be late at all.

]]> 2019-09-24 19:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107761 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107831 1 very competitive workplace environment

2 very strong power distances making it hard to casually converse with superiors

3 Many industries are denied by Japanese investors (oil, nuclear, naval creation, etc)]]> 2019-09-24 19:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107831 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107895 1. Schools are very competitive 
2. Competitive workplace, high literacy rate
3. There are a lot of holidays in japan]]> 2019-09-24 19:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389107895 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389108277 other countries see the use of the japanese flag as a sign of violence 
up to 4th grade all they learn is values
exports will be cheaper for US]]> 2019-09-24 19:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389108277 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389108604 - You should't give flower to men as it doesn't provide muscular side of men
- The president now is gaining more power, which makes the country from a "democracy system" into a mix system
- The largest country in the would]]> 2019-09-24 19:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389108604 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389108779 - basic environmental plan 
- 100 yen = /93 cents 
- Constitutional monarchy ]]> 2019-09-24 20:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389108779 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389109657 - Syrup comes from Canada!
- Franch are one of the common language in Canada
- Money in Canada worth the most]]> 2019-09-24 20:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389109657 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389110083 - The school of Japan teaches value before 4th grade, not focus on academic but become competitive later
- The flag relates to war and it contains different message 
- You need to pass Japanese test in order to work in Japan, it's very competative. ]]> 2019-09-24 20:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389110083 jwbrandt https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389110810 -They value masculinity a lot in Japan and the women work less. 
-Omoiyari symbolizes how they have a collectivist mindset.
-For dress it is very common to have dress that doesn't stick out and more conservative dress]]> 2019-09-24 20:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389110810 jkbanas1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389707745 -Equality Pay Act means companies with over 215 employees must submit a report detailing how much women employees are paid versus men
-Individualistic, looking out for their own personal gain and opportunity as opposed to putting the company first
-Large quantities of joking and crude humor in the workplace, but not to superiors, timeliness is extremely important to the business culture]]> 2019-09-25 19:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389707745 jkbanas1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389707782 -56.9% income tax, extremely high, marginal so it depends on salary but extremely high percent which leads way to things such as affordable health care and university, etc.
-English is required to be taught in school, making easy interaction between business partners here in the US, removes the complications of a language barrier
-Expected to spend 60 million more on infrastructure in the upcoming years, illustrating a desire for more development and improvement within the society ]]> 2019-09-25 19:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389707782 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389708679 1 little emotional tactic is used while conducting negotiations 

2 power distances are relatively low, casual conversations are acceptable in the work place

3 new machinery and advanced instruments are a sought after product for innovation in the nation. ]]> 2019-09-25 19:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389708679 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389708978 - no diversity because everyone looks the same
- when greeting someone it is important to Bow
- Business men never take their work at home.]]> 2019-09-25 19:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389708978 vlo13 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389709110 1.  Advanced labor and industry, diverse industries and large labor force.
2.  Equality pay act, very transparent, unique law need to report difference in gender pay. 
3.  Individualistic, 35 in pdi-easy to talk to bosses.]]> 2019-09-25 19:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389709110 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389709264 1. Higher skilled workers are not uncommon, education is thorough and partly specialized
2. 2.47% inflation rate, extremely high however with Brexit, the statistic is not arbitrary
3. Equality pay act, requires companies to report the wages of female and male workers and the differences between the two]]> 2019-09-25 19:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389709264 vlo13 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389709287 1. Sweden has one of the highest tax rates 56% marginal tax, contributes to the great education 
2.  Politics aren't talked about casually in Sweden, avoid in conversation. 
3.  Daylight is weird in Northern Sweden less production.

]]> 2019-09-25 19:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389709287 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389709537 -People unhappy with lack of diversity
-Business cards are very important
- Don't say no to more food ]]> 2019-09-25 19:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389709537 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389710798 -The CFIA must inspect all food related businesses
-15% of U.S. exports go to Canada
-Parliamentary democracy]]> 2019-09-25 19:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389710798 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389711556 - Companies must report the wage difference between genders, very transparent
- Parliament System, house of commons, house of lords (system of government) and with a queen
- No restrictions on investment, you can invest anything ]]> 2019-09-25 19:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389711556 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389711653 - Most developed Economy
- High literacy rate! 99%, college is free, but it has the highest tax rate 
- Most import and export goes through sea ports, separate from Europe continent and has lots of ocean coverage, 32 days of pure darkness, 56 days pure daylight at far north. Rarely people do business there]]> 2019-09-25 19:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389711653 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389711672 1. Parliament System, house of commons, house of lords with the queen of England as the face of the government. 
2. Individualistic, being on time is really important, do not show a lot of emotion.  
3. Business cards are always good to have but not required.
4. Potential business opportunities - airplane engines, scientific instruments, machinery, oil, and food & beverage. Huge producer of wine and beer. ]]> 2019-09-25 19:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389711672 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712059 - Main industries are banking and finance- many holidays around this where banks close after major holidays.
-Equality pay act, company over 250 workers so you need to report on how much males work over how much women work.
-More individualistic than collectivist so people care more about their jobs compared to how others and the company as a whole are doing.
 ]]> 2019-09-25 19:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712059 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712089 - large labor force with great training facilities with high and low level skilled workers
- brexit/leaving the eu has caused inflation and exchange rate to increase
- equality pay act emphasizes transparency and gender equality in the workforce]]> 2019-09-25 19:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712089 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712226 2019-09-25 19:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712226 afdauber1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712259 - No restrictions on foreign investment
- Individualism, low power distance
- Sarcasm, self-deprecating humor]]> 2019-09-25 19:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712259 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712391 -Flag represents Ireland, Scotland, and England
-40k avg household income
- 99% literacy rate]]> 2019-09-25 19:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712391 jwbrandt https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712828 - They have a high level of skilled workers and training facilities because of their large work force
- They stress emotional reserve because people don't want you too show too much emotion
-England has a very diverse community of religion and race]]> 2019-09-25 19:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389712828 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389713181 - shops close during certain holiday which can effect business
- Equality pay act 
values equal pay
-no restrictions on how much you can invest]]> 2019-09-25 19:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389713181 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389713494 -2.7 million factory workers (great labor force)
- steel, oil, gas, transportation equipment, tourist are main exports
- 0.80 pound is one U.S. dollar

]]> 2019-09-25 19:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389713494 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389713838 - Has a more Individual then collectivist ideology 
- Its seen as very rude to be sloppy and slouchy when eating with co-workers or having lunch with an executive
- Business cards aren't that important in the business world but its always good to have one on you just in case. ]]> 2019-09-25 19:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389713838 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389716754 1 relatively high tax rate, though different plateaus are present

2 agriculture is dying in the nation creating new opportunities for manufacturing ventures

3 not a very openly opinionated nation, any controversy surround a product is not recommended to sell in the country]]> 2019-09-25 19:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389716754 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389717519 1. Manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture, with agriculture dying out and manufacturing taking over
2. English is required to be taught in school, taxes are also high but are used to continue education by providing "free" college
3. Politics does not come up in business, at all]]> 2019-09-25 19:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389717519 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389717736 -Avg. Household income over 50k
-English is required to be taught in schools
-Still use the Swedish Cronie instead of euros]]> 2019-09-25 19:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389717736 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389717863 1. Main industries - Tourism, agriculture, and manufacture.
2. Progressive tax system - 56.9%
3. Direct/specific communication, individualism, and explicit knowledge.
4. Low power distances - for the most part everyone is equal. 
5. Lagom - Moderation or sufficiency
6. Business cards - offered at the beginning of meetings. 
7. Gift giving  - expected for social events but not appropriate for business meetings. 
8. Punctuality is key. Shorter work hours.]]> 2019-09-25 19:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389717863 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718367 - Free college
- high tax rate compared to other countries
- Big trading partners with Norway.]]> 2019-09-25 19:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718367 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718437 - 9.73 Swedish krona for 1 US dollar
- tourism and agriculture are main industries 
- average household income over 50k]]> 2019-09-25 19:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718437 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718440 - still use Swedish krona even though they're in the EU
- don't talk politics
- non-confrontational, very neutral]]> 2019-09-25 19:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718440 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718456 - Main industry is manufacturing and is developing and becoming more prevalent
- Infrastructure is booming. Estimated to spend over 60 million in the upcoming years on infrastructure.
-Has many ports and harbors because they are surrounded by the north sea. Major trading partners are across the sea.]]> 2019-09-25 19:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718456 afdauber1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718563 - Very high taxes (56.9%!! for all over 150k-ish), but has free college
- North - subarctic vs South - where everyone lives
- Neutral: war-free since 1814 and no alliances; citizens avoid controversy]]> 2019-09-25 19:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718563 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718713 1. They use the swedish krona
2. They are supposed to spend 30 billion by the end of 2030
3. They have some of the highest tax rates within europe]]> 2019-09-25 19:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389718713 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389719207 don't use euros, swedish krona
high tax rate
politics is not usually talked about in business ]]> 2019-09-25 19:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389719207 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389719387 - Has a higher tax rate only because these funds go to free college and healthcare. 
-  Most if the Import/ Exports are shipped over because half of Sweden is surrounded by water  compared to the smaller part that is surrounded by land.  Ports and Harbors are super important.
- Family is super important to the Swedish. Individualism is a common ideology there, in the terms that you should be able to compensate for yourself and be able to be successful for your family. ]]> 2019-09-25 19:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389719387 jwbrandt https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389721093 -Most of the business is done in the south because it is too cold up in the North
- When talking to people in Sweden you do not usually talk about politics
-You are not supposed to speak a lot about yourov opinion in 
Sweden to try and not offend anyone]]> 2019-09-25 19:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/389721093 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390740342 - 2.2% inflation rate 
- hard to transport from the more  isolated parts of Costa Rica
-Huge on ports]]> 2019-09-27 19:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390740342 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390740356 1. They are one of the richest countries in Latin America
2. They have a large industry in IT because Intel has moved one of their factories to the country
3. They have a 63% labor force which is okay. ]]> 2019-09-27 19:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390740356 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390740803 - biodiversity act ensures the diverse nature and puts limits on what a business can do 
- weather is always warm, good for farming
- multi-generational households]]> 2019-09-27 19:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390740803 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390741520 - lots of ports because Costa Rica is between two seas (where most of imports/exports happen + cruise ships for tourism)
- well developed and maintained education system = high literacy rate (98% male and female), many go on to universities and colleges
- 48 hours is the maximum amount of hours someone can work in a week]]> 2019-09-27 19:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390741520 afdauber1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390741681 - Major industries: tourism, IT, agriculture (tropical fruits, coffee)
- Very low quality infrastructure, including airports and roads
- Very Catholic population: 76.3%]]> 2019-09-27 19:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390741681 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390741951 -Costa Rica's largest industry is tourism and then next would be Software and IT. As well as tropical fruits mainly bananas and pineapples which are one of their largest exports.
-Roads are not very well maintained and the infrastructure is average. Ports are very useful and there are 48 airports and flights are very cheap so again tying in with the tourism.
-Unemployment rate is 8.7% demonstrates some patriarchy still. Lots of people looking for work. However the patriarchy seems to not be present in the business world and there seems to be a large emphasis on equality
-6 years of mandatory education and lots of kids dropout but the rest continue and get their diploma.
-"Tico Time" Laid back and comfortable environment but this does not adhere to business.

]]> 2019-09-27 19:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390741951 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390742109 -Despite only have 5 million people they have a gdp per capita of over 16k
-over 1.7 million tourists came last year
-98% literacy rate with many excellent institutions of education ]]> 2019-09-27 19:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390742109 jwbrandt https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390742259 -Major industries include tourism, software and IT, and tropical fruits and coffee. 
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]]> 2019-09-27 19:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390742259 vlo13 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390742301 1. Tourism is the largest industry in Costa Rica, as well Service is the most common job. 
2. High unemployment rate, interesting since education is going up. 
3. Biodiversity Act - affect on environment is considered in every business act.]]> 2019-09-27 19:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390742301 sglindstrom1 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390743418 1. 8.7% unemployment rate
2. Biodiversity act: sustains there resources.
3. North of the equator so it is always sunny.

]]> 2019-09-27 19:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390743418 https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390744469 1 tourism is a popular and underdeveloped industry- room for new market leaders

2 large populous of those in need of an occupation, able to supply a new company with employees

3  low power distances creating an approachable work environment for negotiation. ]]> 2019-09-27 19:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tmorenus1/culturepresentations2019/wish/390744469