Sweden

Kingdom of Sweden JP INBS 356_02Group 13

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All the slides have basic transition and animation effects to keep the audiance attention and to enfece important imformation. Geography2

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2Demographics3Population: 9.1 millionOfficial language: SwedishAge Structure0-14 years: 15.4%15-64 years: 64.865 years and over: 19.7%Life Expectancy: 81.8 yearsLiteracy: 99%Education: 6.6% of GDP

Population: 314 millionOfficial language: EnglishAge Structure0-14 years: 20.1%15-64 years: 66.8%65 years and over: 13.1%Life Expectancy: 78.5 yearsLiteracy: 99%Education: 5.5% of GDP Kingdom of Sweden United States

Jen Highest life expectancy and lowest birthrate.34Education 80% attend preschool ages 1 to 5 Mandatory for ages 7 to 16 Home schooling is forbidden Several Aids Available 1.7% of GDP (Higher Education) 433,000 yearly enrolled 90% of ninth grade grads attend higher education

Jen No one is left behind; the Education Act states that children in need of special assistance at school should receive it. The law also says there must be equality in education for all children, wherever they live in Sweden and regardless of ability or disability.

45Politics

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56Politics Conditions4%-Country12%-Electoral District

Alliance of Sweden-173 of 349 seatsModerate Party 107 seatsLiberal Party 24 seatsCenter Party 23 seatsChristian Democrats 19 seatsSocial Democratic Party-112 seatsThe Green Party-25 seatsSweden Democrats- 20 seatsThe Left Party- 19 seats

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6Animation : Blind transition 7Sweden Relations United States friendship / cooperation US welcomes Swedes in NATOs PFP Global democracy / freedom In 1988 celebrates 350 yrs since 1st settlement EU 1/1/95 10 votes Council of EU 19 seats European Parliament Schengen cooperation EU passport union UN - World BankWorld Trade Organization (WTO) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) International Organization Labor Organization (ILO)NATOs Partnership for Peace

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7Economy8Agriculture, forestry, and fishing: Approximately 1.7% of GDP.

Industry: Approximately 26.1% of GDP.

Services : Approximately 72.2% of GDP.

Jen Products--dairy products, meat, grains (barley, wheat), sugar beets, potatoes, wood. Arable land--9 million acres.Industry--machinery/metal products (iron and steel), electrical equipment, aircraft, paper products, precision equipment Services--telecommunications, computer equipment, biotech

8Trade RelationsMachinery & Transportation equipment Food, clothing, textiles, and furniture Mineral fuels and electrical current Chemicals and rubber productsMinerals Wood and paper products 9Major Import Partners: Germany 18.3% Norway 8.7% Denmark 8.5% Netherlands 6.4% U.K. 5.7%

Major Export Partners: Germany 10.1% Norway 9.9% UK 7.6% US 7.3% Denmark 6.5%

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9GDP Per Capita PPP

$40,600 (2011 est).)$48,100 (2011 est.)10

John GDP Per Capita, is a measure of the total output of a country thattakesthe gross domestic product (GDP) and divides it by the number of people in the country. The per capita GDPis especiallyuseful when comparing one country to another because it shows the relative performance of the countries. A rise in per capita GDP signals growth in theeconomy and tends to translateas anincrease in productivity. Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/per-capita-gdp.asp#ixzz1qoxhgGJ6

10GDP Real Growth

1.5% (2011 est.)4.4% (2011 est.)11

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11Currency

Referred to as the Swedish CrownExchange rate:1.00USD = 6.60178SEKEU comparison:1.00EUR = 1.33624USD1.00EUR = 8.82069SEK

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John all re coins have been discontinued as of 30 September 2010.[4] Goods can still be priced in re, but all sums are rounded to the nearest krona when paying with cash.Sweden maintains being part of ERM II is a required criterion and joining ERM II is voluntary,[3][4] giving Sweden a de facto opt out.European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) was a system introduced by the European Community in March 1979, as part of the European Monetary System (EMS), to reduce exchange rate variability and achieve monetary stability in Europe, in preparation for Economic and Monetary Union and the introduction of a single currency, the euro, which took place on 1 January 1999.12Business Facts'Buy-in' is central to the Swedish approach.Meetings can be lengthy and verbose.Delegates are expected to arrive well-prepared for meetings.Decision taking can also be a lengthy process.Punctuality is essential in Sweden.English language competence in Sweden.Swedish body language is fairly muted.Emphasis is placed on the written than the spoken word.Silence is valued and respected in Sweden.Many business shut down in JulyEnglish as a first language

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13Hofstedes Cultural Dimensions14

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1415Try keeping it Lagom Swedish body language is fairly muted. Business casual means Jeans Be on time punctuality a must Hire staff legal Keep yourself and business organized Take pride Business before relationships. English language competence in Sweden. Do your research Get shopping done before 5pm (if possible)

Dos and Donts

Jen Info everywhere no excuse stats sweden is a mine of info covering from pop to age to bus sentiment and industrial capacity. Many stores close early, specially weekends, good luck finding something open past 9pm, except gas stations. Most people get of at 5 so it be hard to get your shopping done between 5pm and 6:30pm see Swedes work to live not live to work like most Americans Its not uncommon to find business close for the whole month of July since its when employees go on their 4 6 week vacation. Unions enforce this right. Time should be respected at all times weather for business or social event. Meetings will start with or without you.

1516Originated in Sweden

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1617FUN FACTS Swedish culture known for ABBA, IKEA, Volvo, & blondes Coffee Lovers Facebook / Linkedln Drink straight from the tap Keep the plastic bag Shoes off please Get adult beverages at state-run Systembolaget Daddies pushing strollers Patience take a number, please Food out of a toothpaste tube Love outdoor actives

Jen For many years its culture has been know by four stereotypes According International Coffee Org (ICO) rank 2nd in world after Finland in coffee consumption per person. They drink minimum of 5 cups a day during fika coffee break or meting with friends, family, colleagues for quality bonding Nearly more then half of Swedish population have a facebook or linkedln to keep their social networking going Water is clean, fresh, and ice cold Most grocery store will charge you a few cents for a plastic bag. Is one of the most eco-friendly countries. Always take your shoes of before you enter a private residence sign of respect and hygienic purposes. You can purchase alcoholic drinks at bars, restaurants, and pubs. But for private home events only at one of the 4000 state run liquor stores called systembolaget. Is one of the leaders in equality between sexes. Couples are entitled to 480 days of paid parental leave. You will often find dads at the parks pushing strollers and babies strapped to their chest. Having lunch and fika dates with other dads. Swedish is the national language but you can get away w/o knowing it. Fluent in English practice on you Everywhere you go you will practice patience and wait to be served in number order. Swedes love outdoor activities all year around camping, hiking and just enjoy nature while picking berries / mushrooms

1718Bibliography http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2880.htm#econ

http://www.luxembourgforbusiness.lu/market-entry-guide-sweden#chap-corporate-branch-profits-tax

http://www.hsv.se/highereducationinsweden/studyingatheis.4.28afa2dc11bdcdc557480002471.html

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/etiquette/doing-business-sweden.html

http://www.sweden.se/eng/Home

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden

19Tack s mycket Thank you very much

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