Argentina Research Paper

Fast Facts
Population: 38,592,000 Capital City: Buenos Aires
Language: Spanish, English, Italian, German and French
Religion: Roman Catholic
Literacy Percent: 97

Argentinean Society & Culture -Most Argentines are primarily of European descent, which separates them from other Latin American countries where European and Indian cultures are more mixed. - Culturally and emotionally, Argentines often seem more European than Latin American.
-The family is the centre of Argentine life with extended families still having prominence.
-The heads of powerful families command widespread respect, but with this comes a responsibility to care for others in terms of security, jobs, etc and to maintain personal and family honour.
-Honour
-A standard handshake, with direct eye contact and a welcoming smile will suffice.
-Maintaining eye contact indicates interest.
-In general, Argentines prefer third-party introductions, so you should wait for your host or hostess to introduce you to others at a small gathering.
-When leaving, say good-bye to each person individually.

GIFT GIVING ETIQUETTE
-If invited to dinner at an Argentine's home bring a small gift for the hostess.
-Since taxes on imported spirits are extremely high, a bottle of imported spirits is always well received.
-Do not give knives or scissors as they indicate a desire to sever the relationship.
-Gifts are opened immediately.

DINING ETIQUETTE
-If you are invited to an Argentine home:
-Dress well. Men should wear a jacket and tie. Women should wear a dress or a skirt and blouse.
-Arrive 30 to 45 minutes later than invited for a dinner party. Arriving on time is not the norm.
-Telephone your hosts the following day to thank them.
Business Etiquette, Customs and Protocol in Argentina
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The committee first defined all essential work behaviors performed by firefighters using a group brainstorming technique.
3. The criticality of each job behavior was rated on the basis of time spent performing the behavior, the frequency of its occurrence, and the importance of the work behavior in overall job performance.
4. If a work behavior was one that was learned on the job or was not performed at all job entry, it was disregarded.
5. Four work behaviors were determined to have weight:
• Studies manuals and procedures to become familiar with basic fire fighting procedures. Weight: 40%
• Studies procedures and/or manuals to become familiar with tools and equip-ment. Weight: 30%
• Studies manuals and procedures to become familiar with first aid. Weight: 20%
• Studies manuals to become familiar with standard operating procedures. Weight: 10%
6. These work behaviors were then analyzed to determine their task components.
Each essential work behavior consisted of one essential task. Number 1, for example, would be “studies fire fighting manuals and procedures to become familiar with the use of these procedures at an emergency scene.”
7. Each task was then analyzed to determine which competence, knowledge, skills, and abilities (CKSAs) were required for successful performance of the