Germany Cross Culture Diversity Management
Cross Culture and Diversity Management
A study on Germany
Table of Contents About Germany 2 Economy of Germany 5 German Society, Culture and Religion 7 Business Etiquette and Protocol in German MNCs 12 Food, Clothes and Lifestyle 14 Political and Legal System in Germany 15 German Vs India: A Comparison 19 Some Theories and Models 21 Cases and Examples 24
About Germany
The Federal Republic of Germany is a sovereign country located in Central Europe. Germany is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The territory of Germany covers 357,021 square kilometers (137,847 sq mi) and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate.
Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Germany is a federal parliamentary republic of sixteen states (Bundesländer). The capital and largest city is Berlin.
Demography:
The demography of the Federal Republic of Germany is monitored by the "Statistisches Bundesamt" (Federal Statistical Office of Germany). The population of Germany is approximately 82,282,988 (July 2010 estimate), making it the 15th most populous country in the world and 2nd most populous country in Europe.
Population Growth Rate:
Germany's population is characterized by zero or declining growth, with an aging population and smaller cohort of youths. The population growth is -0.061%, as per July, 2010 estimate which ranks 207th in the world.
Median Age:
The median age is 44.3 years (male-43 years, female-45.6 years), as per July 2010 estimate. This indicates an aging population and decreasing percent of youths in the population.
Ethnic Mix:
Total Population= 82 million approx.
German: 91.5% * Germans without immigrant background (81.5%) * Germans with immigrant background (10%)
Foreigners: 8.5% *
A study on Germany
Table of Contents About Germany 2 Economy of Germany 5 German Society, Culture and Religion 7 Business Etiquette and Protocol in German MNCs 12 Food, Clothes and Lifestyle 14 Political and Legal System in Germany 15 German Vs India: A Comparison 19 Some Theories and Models 21 Cases and Examples 24
About Germany
The Federal Republic of Germany is a sovereign country located in Central Europe. Germany is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The territory of Germany covers 357,021 square kilometers (137,847 sq mi) and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate.
Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Germany is a federal parliamentary republic of sixteen states (Bundesländer). The capital and largest city is Berlin.
Demography:
The demography of the Federal Republic of Germany is monitored by the "Statistisches Bundesamt" (Federal Statistical Office of Germany). The population of Germany is approximately 82,282,988 (July 2010 estimate), making it the 15th most populous country in the world and 2nd most populous country in Europe.
Population Growth Rate:
Germany's population is characterized by zero or declining growth, with an aging population and smaller cohort of youths. The population growth is -0.061%, as per July, 2010 estimate which ranks 207th in the world.
Median Age:
The median age is 44.3 years (male-43 years, female-45.6 years), as per July 2010 estimate. This indicates an aging population and decreasing percent of youths in the population.
Ethnic Mix:
Total Population= 82 million approx.
German: 91.5% * Germans without immigrant background (81.5%) * Germans with immigrant background (10%)
Foreigners: 8.5% *