BUSINESS ETIQUTTES IN AFRICA

SAKIB, ID# 23

NABIL ID# 21AFREEN, ID# 14

SHAWKI, ID# 48 AFREEN, ID# 14

NAZIFA, ID# 38SHARAF, ID# 34

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Thank you very much Mr. Md. Farid Alam for constantly guiding us in this course. This term paper has been helpful in understanding the global business etiquette specially in the African nations

SOUTH AFRICA

1. production of agriculture, mining and manufacturing products

2. high levels of unemployment

3. economy is reasonably diversified

4. Economic overview

GHANA

1. Economic Overview2. stable and currently

growing3. Cocoa exporter4. Developing nation of

Africa

EGYPT

1. Economic overview2. Centralized economy3. Improvement of

macroeconomics4. Oil reserves

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

What is business etiquette?

Etiquette means expected behaviors and expectations for individual actions within society, group, or class. Within a place of business, it involves treating coworkers and employer with respect and courtesy in a way that creates a pleasant work environment for everyone

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

Why is etiquette important?

It is important because nations around the globe are culturally and ethnically different. Therefore in order to operate business successfully it is crucial to adopt in appropriate business etiquette

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN SOUTH AFRICA

MEETING ETIQUETTES

oShake handsoMaintains eye contactsoSmiles

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN SOUTH AFRICA

GIVING GIFTS

oLove to receive giftsoPrefers flowers, chocolatesoLoves to get gifts wrapped with papers

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN SOUTH AFRICA

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

oPrefers formal communicationoPrefers face to face meetingsoAppointments are to be keptoDo not like interruption

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN GHANA

MEETING ETIQUETTES

oShake handsoSmilesoReligious regulations are upheldoRush in a greeting is rudeoHonorary titles are important

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN GHANA

COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTES

oFavors harmonious relationshipoMostly they are silentoThey ignore sore questionsoNever embarrasses others

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN GHANA

NEGOTIATION ETIQUETTES

oLess formal negotiationsoGood initial negotiation establishes long term rapport

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN EGYPT

MEETING ETIQUETTES

oProlonged handshakesoKeeps direct eye contactoKiss on the chick and shake hands

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN EGYPT

COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTES

oOffers tea/coffee while meetingoAcceptance of beverage is must

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN EGYPT

NEGOTIATION ETIQUETTES

oGo for personal relationshipoThey are tough negotiatorsoOne needs to directly talk to the key business person

THANK YOU VERY MUCH