The United States offers enormous potential for foreign businesses wishing to expand; however, to succeed in the US requires businesses and individuals to be competitive on all levels. This includes being able to appropriately respond to the nuances of US business culture.
This course provides ideas and information to help you gain control and success on your business in the United States. At the end of this course you should be able to:
+ List key facts about the United States. + Describe key concepts and values of the US culture.+ Explain what are the typical workplace schedules and dress code for professionals. + Identify three Regional Business Subcultures and describe how each differs. + Explain how to select and present an appropriate business gift.
Wesley E. Donahue, Ph.D., PE, PLS, PMP, 6σ Black Belt (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), is the course Master Instructor. Formerly, he was the director of Penn State Management Development, a self-supporting provider of education and training services to business and industry clients around the world. Before joining Penn State, he was co-founder and executive vice president of a manufacturing and specialty engineering firm; manager of corporate development and international manager of technology for a Fortune 200 company; and, professional associate of a worldwide provider of technical management professional services.
