1. Nebraska Department of Education
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Vickie Scow, Director World Language Education
Nebraska Department of Education
Larry Starr, Director Social Studies Education
Going Global

2. to Nebraska Businesses
Bringing the World
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Vickie Scow, Director World Language Education
Nebraska Department of Education
Larry Starr, Director Social Studies Education
to Nebraska Businesses

3. What is International Education?
International Education empowers people to interact in the global community.
– Nebraska Council of International Education

4. is rapidly driving demand for an internationally competent work force.
Globalization
is rapidly driving demand for an internationally competent work force.

5. We will need to think beyond our borders to:
Why Does It Matter?
We will need to think beyond our borders to:
Compete
Connect
Cooperate
Communicate

6. The Global Economic Community
Nebraska employers are searching for individuals with . . .

7. . . . the necessary cultural understanding, technical skills, and linguistic knowledge of the global community to work effectively with businesses around the world.

8. Nebraska exporters sell to about 180 countries worldwide each year.
– NE Department of Economic Development

9. Nebraska’s exports totaled over $3
Nebraska’s exports totaled over $3.6 billion in 2006, representing a 20.7% increase over 2005.
– NE Department of Economic Development

10. Name the Fortune 500 Companies in Nebraska
Berkshire Hathaway
Union Pacific
ConAgra Foods
Peter Kiewit Sons
Mutual of Omaha
All located in Omaha
Berkshire
Union Pacific
ConAgra
Kiewit
Mutual of Omaha
For its size and population, Nebraska has many Fortune 500 companies.
Equally important, however, are the many smaller Nebraska companies that have international ties.

11. Name the Fortune 1000 Companies in Nebraska
Ameritrade
Cabela's
West
Werner Enterprises
Valmont Industries
All located in Omaha except Cabela’s which is Sidney.
For its size and population, Nebraska has many Fortune 500 companies.
Equally important, however, are the many smaller Nebraska companies that have international ties.

12. Nebraska’s Top Commodity Exports, 2008

13. Top Countries for Nebraska Exports

14. Our Lives Are Going Global
Our economies and currencies are tied to one another
Environmental and health issues reverberate around the world in seconds
Technology is an accelerator of this increasing interconnectedness
Migration and immigration are creating more culturally and linguistically diverse societies

15. What Do You Know About the World?
Portugal Japan Thailand Germany
Spain Mexico Argentina Congo
Kenya Pakistan Great Britain Russia
Laos South Korea Iran Cambodia

16. Do You Know? Which of the following is not true about the French?
a) Punctuality is treated very casually
b) Frequently interrupt each other
c) Avoid drinking hard liquor before meals
d) Men take off their jackets in the office
The French are very conscientious of their appearance.
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d) Men take off their jackets in the office

17. Do You Know? How many time zones does China have? a) One b) Two a) One
c) Three
d) Five
a) One
All of China (which should span five time zones) uses a single time zone.

18. Do You Know?
In Italy, which gesture may be considered vulgar and offensive?
a) Quick downward nod
b) Hand clap
c) Thumbs up
d) Broad smile
In parts of Italy the thumbs up gesture tends to carry the same crude connotations as that of the middle finger. So it is not recommended that you try to hitchhike in Italy with your thumb up!
c) Thumbs up

19. Do You Know?
In Brazil, what percent of the population is under 20 years of age?
a) Almost 25%
b) Almost 33%
c) Almost 40%
d) Almost 50%
d) Almost 50%

20. Do You Know? In India, what should you not do at the end of a meal?
a) Thank your host
b) Fold your napkin
c) Remove your jacket
d) Tell a joke
a) Thank your host
Do not thank your hosts at the end of a meal. Thank you is considered a form of payment and therefore insulting.

21. Do You Know? What would be an appropriate gift in Japan?
a) Set of 4 porcelain saki cups
b) Book
c) Engraved letter opener
d) Food or liquor
The number 4 means death; and the color red is associated with funerals. Books are not appropriate and sharp objects like the letter openers symbolize severing a relationship.
d) Food or liquor

22. Do You Know?
Which gift is harmless in Britain, but a symbol of death in China?
a) Jewelry
b) Clock
c) Silver trophy
d) Pet cat
A clock – or any type of timepiece because it means your time is running out! If you choose the wrong type of color or flower, you might also cause panic because certain types of flowers are associated with death and funerals. It is also unwise to give a Chinese person any gift that comes in groups of four, as the number four is considered unlucky in Chinese culture.
b) Clock

23. Do You Know?
In which country would a gift not be expected at a business meeting?
a) Russia
b) China
c) Pakistan
d) Bolivia
c) Pakistan

24. How Did You Do? 8 Correct – Global genius 7 Correct –
Global competency
On the bubble
Hire a guide
Travel at own risk

25. We now live and work in a far different world than the
one that the previous generation encountered.

26. In the United States, most people will likely enter the workforce without the knowledge and skills to engage in the world effectively and responsibly.
What can we do to better prepare the workforce?

27. Preparing for a Diverse World . . .
Knowledge and understanding of world regions, cultures, and global issues
Attitudes of respect and concern for people and their cultures
Skills to communicate and participate in diverse world cultures

28. Necessary Skills for the Workforce:
Be sensitive to various world cultures
Be fluent in world languages
Understand international trade
Demonstrate global technologies
Work in international teams

29. Jobs Will Encompass: Selling to other countries
Buying from other countries
Working for international companies
Managing employees from other cultures and countries

30. Developing Global Intelligence
Succeeding in an International Business Environment
Developing Global Intelligence
Successfully navigating through the complexities of international relationship-building

31. Succeeding in an International Business Environment
Improving cultural awareness helps build international competencies and enables individuals to become more globally sensitive.

32. Know Before You Go. . . What is the business structure?
Size of company
Relationships between companies
Decision-making hierarchy

33. Know Before You Go. . . What is the management style? Relationships
Ethics
Hierarchy
Teamwork

34. Know Before You Go. . . What is the communication style?
Language knowledge & understanding
Interpreter services
Cultural understanding
Dangers of misunderstanding
Consequences of miscommunication

35. Know Before You Go. . . What is appropriate etiquette? Greetings
Dress code
Gift giving
Business cards
Dining/Entertaining

36. Online Resources

37. World Business Culture www.worldbusinessculture.com
globalEDGE™ globaledge.msu.edu/descriptions.asp
Intl Business Etiquette international-business-etiquette.com
NDE International Education

38. It’s a whole new world!
Be prepared.