Market Cultural Report on Spain
Selected Market Cultural Report In Spain
Intro -
This report will look at the cultural analysis of Spain, dealing with the country's culture and business culture. It will deal with the cultural components that are prevalent in the country, how the culture affects international business and what business operators can do to operate effectively in Spain.
Reasons for
Selection of Country -
My reasons for selecting Spain for the market cultural report is due to its diverse people and business culture. For example, the people's culture has a wide range of diversity. For example, languages which range from Castilian, Valencian, and Basque. Football is a popular sport in Spain. Spain is well known for its cuisine and wine, an example is Mediterranean cuisine. For its business culture, we shall look at the business etiquettes that are required in spain. These we shall look at in detail in the next area.
Detailed Cultural Analysis of Spain -
People Culture -
First we look at the people culture in Spain. Spain has a population of 46.5 million people, and is 194,992 squares miles. The majority of citizens, 94%, are raised Roman Catholic, and family values are extremely important in Spain. The Spanish lifestyle is more relaxed than many other nations. For example, many businesses are closed between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. for a siesta, allowing families to get together for a meal. (Priest, Matt. 1998-2012, Retrieved from http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/spain.htm). Spain has four main languages. These include Catalan, which is spoken in the regions of Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and Valencia, where both Castilian and a dialect called Valencian are spoken. Gallego (or Galician), is popular in northwest Spain. Each of these languages has different pronunciations and spellings. Additionally, the native language of the Basque region is called Euskera.
It is not a form of Spanish, and its origins are unknown. (Priest, Matt. 1998-2012,
Intro -
This report will look at the cultural analysis of Spain, dealing with the country's culture and business culture. It will deal with the cultural components that are prevalent in the country, how the culture affects international business and what business operators can do to operate effectively in Spain.
Reasons for
Selection of Country -
My reasons for selecting Spain for the market cultural report is due to its diverse people and business culture. For example, the people's culture has a wide range of diversity. For example, languages which range from Castilian, Valencian, and Basque. Football is a popular sport in Spain. Spain is well known for its cuisine and wine, an example is Mediterranean cuisine. For its business culture, we shall look at the business etiquettes that are required in spain. These we shall look at in detail in the next area.
Detailed Cultural Analysis of Spain -
People Culture -
First we look at the people culture in Spain. Spain has a population of 46.5 million people, and is 194,992 squares miles. The majority of citizens, 94%, are raised Roman Catholic, and family values are extremely important in Spain. The Spanish lifestyle is more relaxed than many other nations. For example, many businesses are closed between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30p.m. for a siesta, allowing families to get together for a meal. (Priest, Matt. 1998-2012, Retrieved from http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/spain.htm). Spain has four main languages. These include Catalan, which is spoken in the regions of Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and Valencia, where both Castilian and a dialect called Valencian are spoken. Gallego (or Galician), is popular in northwest Spain. Each of these languages has different pronunciations and spellings. Additionally, the native language of the Basque region is called Euskera.
It is not a form of Spanish, and its origins are unknown. (Priest, Matt. 1998-2012,
References: 1) Bosrock[pic] Mary, 2013, Retrieved from (http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_es.htm). Gorrill, Jodie, 2007, Retrieved from (http://www.communicaid.com/access/pdf/library/culture/doing-business-in/Doing%20Business%20in%20Spain.pdf). Priest, Matt. 1998-2012, Retrieved from (http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/spain.htm). Priest, Matt. 1998-2012, Retrieved from (http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/spain.htm).