Free Online Course in International Business
Knowledge Statement
Knowledge of Cultural Issues of Buyer’s Country Which May Impact
Payment Methods, Money Transmission Methods, Language Used, Credit
Control Procedure, Level of Governmental Control, Corruption Issues,
and Sources of Finance
Goal
The goal of this material is to introduce you to cultural issues
that may arise in a buyer’s country and the impact they may have on
payment and money transmission methods, as well as the level of
government control, corruption issues and sources of financing that
may or may not be available in the country.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to
• identify cultural issues that may impact trade finance
negotiations.
• identify cultural issues that may affect international finance
methods.
Introduction
Understanding cultural differences is a critical aspect of
international business. An international manager is not expected to
master the cultures of the world; however, understanding the ways
culture affects business is necessary. When selecting markets for
entry or as a source of supply, an international manager must become
familiar with the specific cultural factors, business etiquette and
issues involved in conducting business abroad.
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