GERMANY Cansu Naime YORGANCI Deniz EKER. About Germany National name: Bundesrepublik Deutschland...
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GERMANY Cansu Naime YORGANCI Deniz EKER. About Germany National name: Bundesrepublik Deutschland Location: Central Europe Capital: Berlin Language: German
About Germany National name: Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Location: Central Europe Capital: Berlin Language: German
Government: Federal republic
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Official Symbols The black, red, and gold flag (the democratic
movement) The eagle
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Monetary Unit
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Religions Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Islam 4%,
Unaffiliated or other 28%
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National Holiday: Unity Day October 3 It commemorates the
anniversary of German reunification in 1990, when the goal of a
united Germany that originated in the middle of the 19th century,
was fulfilled again. Therefore, the name addresses neither the
re-union nor the union, but the unity of Germany. The Day of German
Unity on 3 October has been the German national holiday since 1990,
when the reunification was formally completed. It is a legal
holiday for the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Ethnicity / Race German 91.5%, Turkish 2.4%, Italian 0.7%,
Greek 0.4%, Polish 0.4%, other 4.6%
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Traditional Clothes
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Typical Food German Biscuit Sausage Rye Bread
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Germany
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Dimensions of Germany Power Distance: Authorities are not held
at the highest level by German people. Individualism: In the
business area, individual working is more than collective working.
Masculinity: Emotional values are not prominent in Germany.
Uncertainty Avoidance: German people prefers to live with rules and
clear lines. Long Term Orientation: In the business area, German
people prefers to long term orientation for the efficient and
saving results.
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Dimensions of Germany Universalism Versus Particularism: Very
high universalism attitude Affectivity / Neutrality: Neutral
cultures Specific / Diffuse: A diffuse culture Achievement Vs
Ascription: Achievement oriented culture
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Globe Study Assertiveness: Highly Assertive Future orientation:
Low future orientation Performance orientation: High on performance
orientation eg: BMW, MERCEDES, and PORCHE Humane orientation:
Germany score low on this dimension
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Proper Greetings Handshake Verbal greeting is Guten Tag (Good
day). Some may use a simple Hallo (Hello). Southern Germans may use
Gr Gott (Greetings, or literally, Greet God). Auf Wiedersehen,
"goodbye," when leaving
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Touching Behavior Guard their personal space Closer than an
arm's distance apart is usually considered an infringement on
personal space. Generally do not touch when speaking Between
friends and family, hand holding, walking arm in arm
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Taboos Chewing gum in public Jaywalking Never shout the Nazi
salute Pointing the index finger to one's own head
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Entertainment You may be invited for business occasions in a
more casual setting Guten Appetit (Enjoy your meal!) before
starting. Before drinking you often say Prost
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Leading Very Hierarchical Show strong, clear leadership
Responsibility assigned by the manager to the member Dignity of the
position
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Motivation Workers dont need the same motivational style of
management Job Security Being Firm and Straight forward