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Opening Case
Doing Business in Saudi Arabia

Introduction

What Is Culture?
     Values and Norms
     Culture, Society, and the Nation-State
     The Determinants of Culture

Social Structure
     Individuals and Groups
     Social Stratification

Religious and Ethical Systems
     Christianity
     Islam
     Hinduism

Country Focus
The Rise of Islamic Banking in Pakistan
     Buddhism

Management Focus
McDonald’s and Hindu Culture
     Confucianism

Country Focus
Guanxi—Ties That Bind

Language
     Spoken Language
     Unspoken Language

Education

Culture and the Workplace

Cultural Change

Implications for Managers

Chapter Summary

Critical Thinking and Discussion Questions

Research Task

Closing Case
Matsushita’s and Japan’s Changing Culture