Reference no: EM133485809

International Events Event Memo

Worksheet - Cultural Considerations

Working individually or in groups of no more than five, students will work on all of the individual worksheets in order to gather details for a final event memo, a document which you would be able to send out to your attendees, delegates, speakers, and VIP guests. The information gathered throughout this project, in each of the ten worksheets, will also be particularly useful in planning and implementing various aspects of the event.

Using the country and event selected in worksheet one, this worksheet highlights cultural considerations that are necessary when planning an international event. Please fill out the information below to the best of your ability.

1) Please provide a brief history of your selected country (not the event...the destination!)(Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

2) What is the official language?(Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

3) What religions might you need to be aware of? If there are any major religious holidays please list them, along with the dates.

4) Specify one of the most important, in your opinion, tips for doing business in your selected country? How might this impact your event?(Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

5) Describe your country's negotiation strategies? What do people accept as evidence? (Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

6) What is / are the cognitive style(s) of your country? How do the local people organize and process information? (Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

7) Explain the value systems for your selected country:
(Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

8) Discuss the unique aspects of your country in terms of business practices, touching upon the following:
(Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

Punctuality:
Greetings:
Titles / Forms of Address:
Gestures:
Gifts:
Dress:

9) Are there any important gender-related issues to keep in mind? Please name these considerations.(Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

10) Are there any food etiquette or diet restrictions that you would need to be aware of when planning your event?(Please conduct a quick internet search for this question).

11) Does your selected country have any considerations in regards to business entertaining? If so, please list them here.(Hint: Use the Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands book to answer this question)

12) Identify Hofstede's cultural dimensions for the country you've selected and include the description of each dimension:

Power Distance
Individualism versus Collectivism:
Masculinity versus Femininity:
Uncertainty Avoidance Index:
Long Term Orientation versus Short Term Normative Orientation:
Indulgence versus Restraint:

13) Using Cyborlink, Executive Planet, or Kwintessential (or conducting a Google search); Share three helpful facts or taboos about your city / country that will help move you and your attendees closer to cultural competence! How will this information help you plan? (Perhaps something about culture, religion, people, customs, government, currency, climate, etc.)