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ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR OF FRANCE PRESENTED BY TANWEER
HISTORY
Prehistoric And Ancient France
France in the Middle Ages
The Revolt of the Nobles
The French Revolution
INTRODUCTIONNational name: Republique Francaise
Land area (547,030 (sq. km)
Population 66 million
Roman Catholic 83% Protestant 2%, Islam 8%, Jewish 1% unaffiliated 4%
Monetary unit: Euro
Gross Domestic Product GDP US$ 2.712 trillion
GDP per capita US $42,793 Inflation 2%
Cont..
France is member of UNO, G8, G20, NATO and OECD
France is bordered by six countries
France is the world's fifth-largest economy
French citizens enjoy a high standard of living
Economy
France is the world's sixth largest exporter Tourism (1st tourist destination in the world 83
million visited France 2012)
MAIN BUSINESSFinancial servicesBankinginsurance sectorIndustries (machinery, chemicals, automobiles,
aircraft, electronics; textiles, food processing; )
FRENCH PEOPLE BEHAVIOR French people would appreciate if you try to
speak French with them.
A good posture is considered a sign of breeding
Do not put your hands in your pockets.
Do not eat chewing gum in public places.
French people stand close to each other during a conversation.
Cont.….. Be aware of the volume of your voice.
A light grip followed by a brief shake hand
Eye contact is customary.
VALUES OF THE FRENCH PEOPLE
• French great pride in their nation
• Male-dominated culture
Liberté
Egalité
Fraternité
Business operations Transactions Rules and regulations
Registered Business Do not engage in larceny Fraud Contravention of labor law
Business Ethics
ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR
In same level use the informal form of "you”
Punctuality (importance their work place) Task is more important rather than time
Meetings, Presentations, and Negotiation Tactics
Positions and the corresponding power are clearly defined
CONT… Hierarchy
Strategy
Strategies usually developed on a long-term basis
Negotiations
MOTIVATION CONCEPTS IN FRANCE
France is individualistic country
High self-actualization
Expectancy Theory.
HR Management Practice:
PAY SETTING
PERFORMANCE
PROMOTIONS:
TRAINING:
BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYEES
• Excellent social security system
• Minimum wages
• Seven weeks’ vacation per year as well as a 35hour work week
LEADESHIP STYLE/THEORIES:
France organization apply the autocratic styles
Situational Theories
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