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SPAIN
ITALY
PORTUGALGREECE
CROATIA
By: Killis Marshall, Blaine Teets, Joshua Schaub, Colin Niewald, and John Luck
Portugal
Capital City: Lisbon
Population in 2006: 10,605,870
35,655 sq miles
Portugal has 18 districts with 308 municipalities
Largest city is Notre with 3,687,293 million people
Background
History
Became a Country in June 24, 1128 . In 1500, Pedro Alvares Cabral landed in Brazil and claimed it for Portugal
Wars: Had many revolutions, fought in the First World War
Cascais
Balem Tower
Algarve
Sintra
Became a Country in June 24, Became a Country in June 24, 1128 1128
.. In 1500, Pedro Alvares Cabral In 1500, Pedro Alvares Cabral
landed in Brazil and claimed it for landed in Brazil and claimed it for Portugal Portugal
Wars: Had many revolutions, Wars: Had many revolutions, fought in the First World Warfought in the First World War
PortugueseEmpire
1415-1999
EconomyCurrency: Euro (€)2
GDP: Total - $217.000 billion Per Capita - $22,677
Labor Force: 5.58 million
Unemployment rate: 7.6%
The Moorish castle above Sintra.
Favorite Football PlayerChristiano Ronaldo
Birth: 2/5/1985
Position: Right/ Left winger forward
Club Team: Manchester United
Appearances: 181 total
Total Goals: 48
International Team: Portugal
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GreeceGreece
BackgroundBackgroundBackground
•Independence from Ottoman Empire in 1829
•Joined the EU in 1981
•Capital city- Athens (first site of olympics)
Capital city: Athens
Population: 11,244,118
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Size: 50, 944 square miles
• Independence from Ottoman Empire in 1829
• Member of the EU in 1981
• First Olympics held in Olympia, Greece
• Fought in many wars in effort to gain independence
•Meetings are very laidback, usually able to set up in short notice
• Punctuality in delay will not hold you back, be prepared for vibrant meetings
• Seniority is primary source of authority
Training grounds for the first Olympics held in Olympia, Greece- Wikipedia
Western side of the Parthenon on Acropolis of Athens- Wikipedia
Mount Olympus located in Northern Greece- Wikipedia
Mykonos Island- Wikipedia
Spain
Background
Capital City: Madrid
Size of Country: 194, 898 square miles
Population 2006: 40,397,842
Geographic Divisions:
17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities
Plaza Mayor
Grand Square in the center of Madrid. Site of festivals, bull fights, weddings and royal coronations.
Political and EconomicGovernment type: Parliamentary Monarchy
King: Juan Carlos I
Prime Minister: José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
Internation participation: EU, ICC, UN, WTO
Member of UN: December 14, 1955
City in central Spain. Widely known for its production of swords as well as beer, textiles, bricks and fans.
Toledo
Doing Business In Spain
- Spaniards are very conscious about a persons attire.
- Honor and personal pride mean everything in Spanish culture.
-Personal Relationships are important
RUINES OF TEMPIO di CERERE
AMALFI COAST
Tivoli, Italy
Mont-Blanc
Tuscany countryside
Galileo
Bartolomeo Cristofori
Alessandro Volta
Venice
World Cup Champions!
– Punctuality in the Italian business Punctuality in the Italian business environment, as a rule, is taken very environment, as a rule, is taken very seriously. Italian business organizations seriously. Italian business organizations generally have a fixed hierarchical generally have a fixed hierarchical structure, with a clear division between the structure, with a clear division between the ranks and little association amongst ranks and little association amongst employees of varying status. employees of varying status.
– You shouldn’t appear impatient in business You shouldn’t appear impatient in business negotiations with Italians. Italians may see negotiations with Italians. Italians may see this as a sign of weakness. this as a sign of weakness.
– In the Italian business culture, there is a In the Italian business culture, there is a great respect for authority, power and age. great respect for authority, power and age. Therefore, the most senior or eldest person Therefore, the most senior or eldest person present in business and social events should present in business and social events should always be given preferential treatment. always be given preferential treatment.
Power DistancePower Distance - The extent to which - The extent to which the less powerful members of the less powerful members of organizations (like the family) expect organizations (like the family) expect that power is distributed unequally. that power is distributed unequally. Italy has a score of 44/100. Italy has a score of 44/100.
IndividualismIndividualism - The extent in which - The extent in which people look after their selves and their people look after their selves and their immediate family. Italy rates a 71/100immediate family. Italy rates a 71/100
MasculinityMasculinity - The distribution of roles - The distribution of roles between the genders. Italy rates a between the genders. Italy rates a 65/100.65/100.
Uncertainty AvoidanceUncertainty Avoidance - Society's - Society's tolerance for uncertainty. It ultimately tolerance for uncertainty. It ultimately refers to man's search for Truth. Italy refers to man's search for Truth. Italy rates 70/100.rates 70/100.
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Croatia
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
Declared independence in Declared independence in 19911991
Size : 56,542 sq. kmSize : 56,542 sq. km Population : 4,494,749Population : 4,494,749 Currency : Kuna (HKR)Currency : Kuna (HKR)
ECONOMYECONOMY
Natural ResourcesNatural Resources Agriculture ProductsAgriculture Products IndustriesIndustries ExportsExports ImportsImports GDPGDP Labor ForceLabor Force
POLITICAL STRUCTUREPOLITICAL STRUCTURE
Government TypeGovernment Type SuffrageSuffrage Political PartiesPolitical Parties ElectionsElections International OrganizationsInternational Organizations
ISTRIAISTRIA
KVARNERKVARNER
Hofstede’s Cultural Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions of Southern Dimensions of Southern EuropeEurope Power Distance: Spain, Italy, Portugal Greece, and Power Distance: Spain, Italy, Portugal Greece, and
Croatia all have an average rank.Croatia all have an average rank.
Individualism: Spain and Italy both rank high on Individualism: Spain and Italy both rank high on where as Portugal, Greece, and Croatia have a low where as Portugal, Greece, and Croatia have a low ranking.ranking.
Masculinity: Spain and Portugal have low masculinity Masculinity: Spain and Portugal have low masculinity while Italy, Greece, and Croatia rank high in while Italy, Greece, and Croatia rank high in masculinitymasculinity
Uncertainty Avoidance: All countries rank very high in Uncertainty Avoidance: All countries rank very high in this dimensionthis dimension
SimilaritiesSimilarities
All are democratic countriesAll are democratic countries Each country is run by a prime Each country is run by a prime
ministerminister All countries economies a currently All countries economies a currently
very stablevery stable Transportation methods are also very Transportation methods are also very
similar in each country so establishing similar in each country so establishing connections with each other is easy.connections with each other is easy.
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