Business Culture
inAustralia
Australia?
Total Population
22,262,501
Population by Age
18.10%
13.40%
42%
11.80%
14.70%
0 - 14
15 - 24
25 - 54
55 - 64
64 above
Ethnicity
92%
White
7%
Asian 1%
Aboriginal
and others
LanguageEnglishChineseItalianGreekArabic
and others…
ReligionProtestantCatholic
Eastern OrthodoxOther Christian
BuddhistMuslim
and others…
Unemployment
5.2%
GDP 2012
USD 1520.6 bn
ExportsIron ore & concentrates
CoalGold
Education-related travelRecreational travel
ImportsRecreational travelCrude petroleum
Refined petroleumPassenger motor vehicle
Pharmaceuticals
Trade partnersChinaJapanUSA
South KoreaSingapore
That’s all about Australia
Business culture?
🎭Cultural Values
💼Doing BusinessShared Values
🎭Cultural Values
💼Doing BusinessShared Values
Equality of individuals
Equality of gender
Equality of opportunity
Equality under law
Freedom of speech
Freedom of association
Freedom of religion
Peacefulness
Shared Values
💼Doing BusinessShared Values
🎭Cultural Values
Power distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
Long-term orientation
🎭Cultural Values
36
90
6151
31
Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty
avoidance
Long-term
orientation
Low power distance
36
90
6151
31
Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty
avoidance
Long-term
orientation
Hierarchy forconvenience
Superiors areaccessible
Values expertise
Shares information
Informaland direct
High individualism
36
90
6151
31
Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty
avoidance
Long-term
orientation
Expects self-reliance
Look after themselvesand their families
Hiring and promotionbased on merit
High masculinity
36
90
6151
31
Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty
avoidance
Long-term
orientation
Winner takes all
Proud of theirachievements
Conflicts are personal
Fair uncertainty avoidance
36
90
6151
31
Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty
avoidance
Long-term
orientation
Values bothgeneralists and experts
Flexible planner
Emotions arenot shown
Willing to trynew things
Short-term orientation
36
90
6151
31
Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty
avoidance
Long-term
orientation
Focus in fulfillingtraditions
Quarterly profit-or-lossreporting
Expects quick results
Needs the absolute truth
Low power distance
High individualism
High masculinity
Fair uncertainty avoidance
Short-term orientation
🎭Cultural Values
🎭Cultural ValuesShared Values
💼Doing Business
💼Doing Business
Practices
Relationships
Etiquettes
Practices
Make appointmentsin advance
Working hours: 9 to 5
Working days: Mon to Fri
Be punctual
Lateness = careless
Everyone can decide
Focus on data,not emotions
Open and directnegotiations
Don’t rushdecisions
No giftexchange
Relationships
Mr, Mrs, Miss?
First name = respect
Etiquettes
Maintain eye contact
Maintain personal space
Wear formal suits
No hard-selling
No visits onEaster and Christmas
No personal life topics
No V and Thumbs Up
💼Doing Business
Modest and authentic
Serious business
Friendly language
Direct negotiations
Conservative attire
Conclusion
🎭Cultural Values
💼Doing BusinessShared Values
Equality of individuals
Equality of gender
Equality of opportunity
Equality under law
Freedom of speech
Freedom of association
Freedom of religion
Peacefulness
Shared Values
Low power distance
High individualism
High masculinity
Fair uncertainty avoidance
Short-term orientation
🎭Cultural Values
💼Doing Business
Modest and authentic
Serious business
Friendly language
Direct negotiations
Conservative attire
All done!
Business Culture
inAustralia
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Mapsofworld.comCareerinfinance.com.au
Cia.govWorldbusinessculture.com
Stuff.co.nzKwikessentials.co.uk
Communicaid (Doing business in Australia)
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Jessica Inez L.