Introduction Pretend you and a partner have found the perfect job in a chosen country but don’t know much about the culture. The two of you will learn more about the global world of work through research and project-based learning.

TaskPick another participant from your class to cooperatively complete the Web Quest on an agreed upon country. Begin by conducting substantial research and exploring the business practices, business etiquette, differences found, and appropriate gift item(s) for a business meeting in chosen country.

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ProcessYou and your partner should cooperatively produce the following:

1. Paper Doll symbolizing people of chosen country which must be crafted mainly from construction paper, fabric, and/or any other creative materials. NOTE: Hand-drawn dolls will receive the minimum amount of points.

2. A 500 – 700 word report in MLA format that addresses: a. Appropriate business practices in chosen country. b. Differences found there.c. Ways normal behavior would need to be changed and an

explanation of why the changes are necessary. d. The gift(s) you and your partner would take to a business meeting

in chosen country and explain why. e. Lastly, share why certain gift items were not chosen or are not

acceptable.

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List of Countries - http://www.listofcountriesoftheworld.com/ World Business Culture - http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/ International Business Etiquette, Manners, and Culture -

http://www.cyborlink.com/ Cultural Differences in Business -

http://www.internations.org/magazine/cultural-differences-in-business-15308

The Business Lunch and Cultural Differences - http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/cultural-services/articles/business-lunch.html

Paper Doll Activity - http://gmgart.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/multicultural-paper-dolls/

Paper Doll Templates - http://www.makingfriends.com/friends/f_multi.htm

Evaluation MethodPaper Doll Design 4 3 2 1Report

*Content 4 3 2 1*Mechanics 4 3 2 1*Length 4 3 2 1*Reference Page/Sources 4 3 2 1

Total Points Possible = 204 = Excellent, 3 = Good, 2 = Fair, 1 = Unsatisfactory

ClosureThis Web Quest has not only given you the opportunity to think about and explore the world of work but has also given you a lesson in global awareness. Further, you andyour partner have exercised many skills that are important in the job market such as team building, planning, collaborating, and decision-making. Lastly, your literacy and technical abilities should have also expanded as a result of producing a formal report in a given format that is generally done in advanced placement courses or at the college level. Please complete the project survey to share your learning experience with me.

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Reference: Glencoe Exploring Careers Teacher Manual, 2007