The purpose of this paper is to provide some basic guidelines and recommendations for doing business for a Bulgarian in Germany and a German in Bulgaria. The main focus is placed on the cultural aspects of both nations concerning the business environment. In the course of the writing some strong generalizations will be made which may not be valid for the particular individual from a given country. Nevertheless, I will try to be as objective as possible and rely on previously conducted researches wherever suitable. The aim is to create an understandable picture of the “average” Bulgarian and German which can serve as a starting point and ease the communication between two business parties from both countries.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Historical Development of Bulgaria and Bulgarian Culture Standards
- A Very Brief History of Bulgaria
- Bulgarian Culture Standards and their historical roots
- Historical Development of Germany and German Culture Standards
- A Very Brief History of Germany
- German Culture Standards and their historical roots
- Recommendations and Tips
- A German in Bulgaria
- A Bulgarian in Germany
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The paper aims to provide practical guidelines for doing business in Bulgaria and Germany, focusing on cultural aspects of both nations within the business environment. The main focus is on understanding the differences in cultural values and how they impact business interactions. This paper attempts to create an understandable picture of the "average" Bulgarian and German business person, which can serve as a starting point for facilitating communication between the two parties.
- Cultural differences between Bulgarian and German business practices
- Impact of historical development on cultural values
- Key cultural standards in Bulgaria and Germany
- Practical tips for successful business interactions
- Understanding the "average" Bulgarian and German business person
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction establishes the context of Bulgaria and Germany's economic relationship, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural differences for successful business interactions.
- Historical Development of Bulgaria and Bulgarian Culture Standards: This chapter provides a brief historical overview of Bulgaria, emphasizing key events that shaped its cultural standards. It explores the origins of Bulgarians, the development of the Bulgarian state, and the impact of different political regimes, particularly the Ottoman rule and the communist period.
- Historical Development of Germany and German Culture Standards: This chapter presents a condensed history of Germany, focusing on events that shaped German culture and its impact on business standards. The chapter explores key historical periods that influenced German culture and business practices, including the rise of the German Empire, the period of industrialization, and the post-World War II era.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper primarily focuses on the cultural aspects of doing business in Bulgaria and Germany. Key terms and concepts include intercultural management, cultural differences, business practices, historical development, cultural standards, and practical recommendations for successful business interactions.
- Quote paper
- Dimko Dobrev (Author), 2014, On Intercultural Management. Bulgaria and Germany Doing Business, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/300211
