To help better understand Mexico’s culture‚ a brief overview of Geert Hofstede’s study of different cultures would be useful. Hofstede’s cultural taxonomy helps in the understanding of cultural differences. Hofstede proposed that people carry mental programs that are developed during their childhood and are reinforced by their culture (Lustig‚ Koester‚ 2006‚ p.114). Through these programs‚ the ideas of a culture are expressed through its principal values. Hofstede conducted a study of over 100‚000
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International Business Paper Country Analysis of Mexico Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Political Risk Form of Government Living Standards and Income Distribution Labor Market Conditions Orderliness of Leadership Succession Cultural and Demographic Characteristics of population Integration within International Economic System Security Risk III. Economic Risk Size of External Debt Debt Service Burden and Ability of Policy Makers to Manage External
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NAFTA’S effect on Mexico The North American Free Trade Agreement‚ often referred to as NAFTA‚ is an agreement between the U.S.‚ Canada and Mexico. The purpose of NAFTA is to reduce and eventually erase trade barriers‚ which would make it easier for the three countries to import and export goods and services more freely between each other. NAFTA had started as an agreement between the United States and Canada‚ and then in 1992‚ Mexico joined the venture. The union of these countries was logical
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Cultural genocide exists in Mexico‚ and I am not referring to the McDonalds that has taken over the local taco vender‚ or even Starbucks - now on practically every corner- engulfing the national coffee brand; I am referring to the institutional‚ societal and scholarly misrepresentation of the African presence in Mexico. The presence of the “negro” in Mexico is itself an enigma not only for the Mexican population in general‚ but also - and more specifically - for the black Mexicans themselves. A country
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Mexico has always been associated with corruption‚ inequality‚ conflict and death and even if these words resemble an image of the country (a negative one)‚ the reality is that all the social problems the country were originated during the spanish conquest provoking social stratification and discrimination that is nowadays still present‚ and that is why a shift in culture and perspectives can embrace inclusion by using culture and the arts as social development tools The history of my country is
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Spanish (Mexico) Mexico: The “NEW SPAIN” The history of Mexico‚ a country located in the southern portion of North America‚ covers a period of more than two millennia. First populated more than 13‚000 years ago‚ the country produced complex indigenous civilizations before being conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century. Since the Spanish conquest‚ Mexico has fused its long-established native civilizations with European culture. Perhaps nothing better
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Foods of Mexico: Salsa When I hear the word Mexico‚ images of mouthwatering enchiladas and quesadillas come to mind. And of course‚ salsa. Salsa may not seem very unique‚ but its history stretches back to the time that the Aztecs ruled Mexico (Dumois). The Aztecs used salsas and guacamoles to transform “something as tasteless as white chicken breast into a real delicacy‚ worthy enough to be served on the most sophisticated and elegant table” (Dumois). Salsa is made from ingredients that are already
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Globalization and its Effect on Mexico Mexico has the size and assets which could contribute to wealth and prosperity within their borders. The nation has the second longest border with the United States‚ significant oil resources‚ and the 11th largest population in the world. Mexico underwent all the necessary free market changes to help support globalization despite initial resistance‚ but they are yet to complete the interior microeconomic makeover they drastically need. Mexico has many things working
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research Mexico City. Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico. When I was little I used to live in Mexico City but of course many things have changed now and it is becoming more urbanized everyday. I love Mexico and it has many beautiful things such as its culture‚ museums‚ its history‚ and many more things but as well it has its unfavorable factors. Mexico City is a metropolitan city considered urban as well‚ with a population of 21.2 million inhabitants. The Aztecs founded Mexico City in
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Hierarchy is significant in Mexico. Professional status and authority are highly respected. Unless you are a family member or family friend‚ work titles are expected when addressing someone in a professional and casual setting. Failure to do so will be seen as disrespect and as a result‚ a tainted relationship. For this reason I believe Mexico’s rank on the power distance scale to be a 9 rather than an 8‚ which is‚ what the group ranked them. One well-known form of power distance is through the
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