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Around the World Presentation

Here is an enjoyable method we will use to informally teach one another about the culture and environments of various countries. Each student will introduce the class to the practical side of venturing to a foreign country to be culturally sensitive and aware of what is expected when conducting business in that country(FIJI). Areas that you might explore:

- What is the political and economic history of the region, and how has that history shaped the laws and practices?
- What is the cultural profile (using the dimensions defined by Hofstede as a framework, and how are these cultural dimensions exhibited in business practices? In particular, what cultural dimension of this country or region favors foreign investment?
- What customs and traditions are observed? What is the currency used? How do people dress? What do they eat and drink? What language is spoken?
- How attractive is the region for foreign investment beyond the cultural dimension listed in the first question?
- What U.S./Canada firms currently conduct business in that country, and what challenges have they met?
- What are the governmental policies to solve the national and global crises in finance and the economy?

This is just a start - you should teach the class about the people and their values, the country's institutions and ideologies, and the resultant effect on business practices.

Be creative! Teach us some phrases in the native language(s), show pictures of food, clothing, currency, or music. Essentially, you conduct a training session to prepare expatriates (your classmates) for an international assignment. You will be evaluated on the quality of information conveyed and your creativity, and your flair. Once you select your country to present on, please make a Discussion. Countries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there can be no duplicates. You must select a country that another student has not already selected.