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Germany
BALK
Challenges for U.S. company in Germany Cultural Labor Laws Market
Overview: Germany
Low Power Distance Highly Individualistic Masculine Uncertainty Avoidant Short-term Orientation
Culture
Challenge to authority, expertise Direct, honest, communication Detailed planning and direction
Cultural Issues
No employment “at will” Regulated work week Time out of office Parental leave Mass layoffs require government approval
Labor Laws
Performance issues are unresolved Resources unavailable during “off hours” Resources out of office for long stretches of time
Labor Issues
Gender Inequality
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