United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

• Yibing Tan
• Matt Fischer
• BA 251 Cross Cultural Understanding
• Dr. Sanjay Paul

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Introduction

• Close tie with the US and UK
• Relationships
• Business
• Politics
• Cultures
• Language

General Information
Business Center
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Geography
UK consists many islands Island of Great
Britain Northern Island Several small
islandsLocating West Coast of EuropeView
from the globe 5400 N and 200 WSize 224,820
square km of land 3230 square km of
water Size of Oregon State, USA
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Surrounded by North Atlantic Ocean, North Sea,
Celtic Sea and Irish Sea
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Natural Resources

• Natural resources
• Coal, petroleum, natural gas, tin, silica,
  iron ore, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, lead, etc.
• Land
• - 26.41 arable land
• - 0.18 crops
• - 73.41 other purpose

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People

• Total population 59,778,002Population growth
  rate 0.21
• 18.7 of population (0 14)
• 65.5 of population (15 64)
• 15.8 of population (65 over)

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• Life Expectancy Rate
• Female 80.84 yrs old
• Male 75.29 yrs old
• Total 77.99 yrs old

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• Birth Rate 1.134
• Death Rate 1.103
• Infant Mortality Rate 0.0545
• Literacy 99

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Ethnic Groups

• 81.5 English
• 9.6 Scottish
• 2.4 Irish
• 1.9 Welsh
• 1.8 of Ulster
• Rest West India, Indian, Pakistani and 2.8
  other minority groups.

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Religion

• 40 million Anglican Roman Catholic
• 1.5 million Muslim
• 800,000 Presbyterians
• 760,000 Methodist
• 500,000 Sikh
• 500,000 Hindu
• 350,000 Jewish

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Government

• Durable democratic model Simplicity
  Flexibility

• UK is a Parliamentary Monarchy - House of
  Lords - House of Commons - Monarchy (the Crown)

• Also consists - Ministers of Cabinet -
  Government Departments - Local Authorities -
  Public Corporations

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The House of Lords
The House of Commons

• Political Power
• Members are elected
• Four permanent boundary commissions (1 for each
  in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern
  Ireland)
• England 529
• Scotland 72
• Wales 40
• Northern Ireland 18
• Most power creates legislations

• Place for Discussions
• Pass legislation already approved by the House of
  Commons
• Introduce Bills
• Rights to Delay Bills (up to a year where
  financial bill for only a month)
• Not Elected
• Recognition of careers Contributions to society
• Less power should only act as a forum for
  opinions.

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The House of Lords
The House of Commonsand Legislation
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Queen Pride of England
Elizabeth II Queen of England
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Medicine and Health Care

• Most People receive medical care from the
  National Health Service (NHS), government
  controlled and funded health care system
• Free medical service
• More methods approved
• EX. Chinese traditional medicine
• Different approaches
• Herbal lore,
• Acupuncture
• Acupressure
• Massage

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Family Values

• Independent Marriage
• NOT Common
• Marriages across family class lines
• Marriages across ethnic lines
• 50 of population are married over 16
• Single parent family is rising
• Children dont depend on parents
• Familys wealth are divided in equal division of
  inherited
• 3 or 4 generations of people in a kin group

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Communication

• High Communication technology and skills
• Ways of Communications
• Telephone 35 million (1997)
• Cell Phone 43.5 million (1998)
• Radio, TV, Internet, Satellite and etc.
• Owns 8 large international switching centers

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Military
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Economy

• Economic leading country and financial center ---
  top 5 of World Economies
• Stable during inflation 01 02
• 60 of food consuming provided by 1 of farming
  labor forces
• GDP per sector, 1 agriculture, 25 industry and
  74 service
• Purchasing Power Parity 1.52 trillion (02)

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• Import Partners
• EU 51.7 (Germany 12.7, France 8.6, Netherlands
  6.7, Benelux countries 5.1), US 13.2 (2001)

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Business Overview in UK

• Background
• UKs past hasnt been very focused on the
  Business aspect
• Most members of the Royal Family dont see it as
  a major part of UKs society
• The Church of England had an impression of
  Anti-Business

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Business Overview in UK (cont.)

• Main advantage of UK Business is Adaptability
• Very adaptable due to economic and government
  changes. (WW II, many political parties
• Open to new concepts
• Good at inventing new concepts and systems

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Business Overview in UK (cont.)

• Main downfall of Business in the UK is
  Short-Termism
• The main focus is the present
• Current Financial prosperity is the main concern
• Very little effort is put into investment and
  other future concerns

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Key Traits of UK Business

• Flexible approach to business, lack of
  perfectionism
• Main focus is getting the job done
• Long hours
• Short Holidays
• A Macho attitude
• Speed is Not the primary factor

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Key Traits of UK Business (cont.)

• Big overlap between work and social life
• Business breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are all
  common
• Business entertainment spans a wide range,
  including golf, tennis, rugby and cricket
  matches, or opera.
• Easily tolerate confusing situations

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Business Communications

• Informal Communication (First names, with few
  exceptions for senior executives)
• Humor oriented culture
• Politeness is very important
• Small talk comes before business issues are
  discussed
• Full suits are always worn