1. Germany BALK

2.  Challenges for U.S. company in Germany  Cultural  Labor Laws  Market Overview: Germany

3.  Low Power Distance  Highly Individualistic  Masculine  Uncertainty Avoidant  Short-term Orientation Culture

4.  Challenge to authority, expertise  Direct, honest, communication  Detailed planning and direction Cultural Issues

5.  No employment “at will”  Regulated work week  Time out of office  Parental leave  Mass layoffs require government approval Labor Laws

6.  Performance issues are unresolved  Resources unavailable during “off hours”  Resources out of office for long stretches of time Labor Issues

7. Gender Inequality