culture   Western business culture
20 commonsense assertions
Concepts (20) • punctuality (1) • negotiation (1) • communication style (1) • gift giving (1) • work ethic (1) • business attire (1) • decision making (1) • expansion (1) • time (1) • apologies (1) • dress code (1) • eye contact (1) • body adornment (1) • chief (1) • email etiquette (1) • formal greeting (1) • ledger (1) • meeting protocol (1) • scale up (1) • success (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 punctuality Western business culture In Western business culture, punctuality is highly valued and being on time for meetings and appointments is expected. 10
2 negotiation Western business culture In Western business culture, negotiations are typically direct, focused, and prioritize achieving mutual benefit. 7
3 communication style Western business culture Western business culture values direct and explicit communication. 6
4 gift giving Western business culture In Western business culture, gift giving is regulated and reserved for special occasions to avoid ethical concerns. 6
5 work ethic Western business culture In Western business culture, there is an emphasis on both work-life balance and efficiency in work ethic. 6
6 business attire Western business culture In Western business culture, formal business attire for men and women usually includes suits and professional wear. 4
7 decision making Western business culture In Western business culture, decision making is prioritized for efficiency with individual accountability and may involve designated leaders. 4
8 expansion Western business culture Expansion in Western business culture is a symbol of success and growth, encompassing market reach and influence. 4
9 time Western business culture Punctuality and time management are highly valued in Western business culture. 3
10 apologies Western business culture In Western business culture, the emphasis is on problem-solving and corrective actions rather than apologizing in professional contexts. 2
11 dress code Western business culture Formal business attire is expected in Western business cultures. 2
12 eye contact Western business culture In Western business culture, direct eye contact signifies confidence and sincerity. 2
13 body adornment Western business culture In Western business culture, body adornment is conservative and limited to small, subtle accessories. 1
14 chief Western business culture A chief in Western business culture is a high-ranking executive responsible for strategic business decisions and leading teams in a company or organization. 1
15 email etiquette Western business culture Using formal language and proper salutations is expected in Western business email communication. 1
16 formal greeting Western business culture Shaking hands is a common formal greeting in Western business culture, signifying professionalism and respect. 1
17 ledger Western business culture In Western business culture, the ledger is a critical tool for tracking financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records in corporate America. 1
18 meeting protocol Western business culture Meetings in Western business culture are less formal and hierarchical, allowing for more individual contributions and varied structures for decision-making processes. 1
19 scale up Western business culture Western business culture commonly employs the strategy of "scaling up" as a method for companies to grow and increase profits through expanding operations, entering new markets, or increasing production capacity. 1
20 success Western business culture In Western business culture, success is defined by career achievements and financial wealth. 1