THE GERMAN BUSINESS WORLD- (BUSINESS CONTEXT)

Germany is a very business oriented country. German business culture is characterized by: business communication, business meeting etiquette, business etiquette, internship and student placement, employment, cost of living, work-life-balance and social media guide.

To understand business in Germany then it is necessary to recognize how the German business world operates. Some of the characteristics of the German business world include following points.

-         German do not have many innovative enterprises or entrepreneurial and German tend to be extremely conservative.

-         Their mostly focus in on manufacturing and production industries and being experts in these two sectors.

-         International business ethics. In Germany quality and craftsmanship are very important.

-         Things are done with old fashioned way and done them appropriate.

BUSINESS MENTALITY –

-         German Business are generally don’t take any risk during work, that’s why their decision making process is slow. They carefully handle each proposal and every details.

-         Therefore, German business don’t respond well to uncertainty and ambiguity. In Germany business meetings follow a formal procedure. German managers work from incorrect and detailed agendas.

-         German business culture is well defined and strictly observed hierarchy, with proper work and clear responsibilities.

-         In Germany professional rank and status is generally based on an individual’s achievement and expertise, that’s why educational background and academic titles are important.

-         Always present all the facts thoroughly as possible; be well informed. German’s try to avoid hard selling techniques, illustrations, memorable slogans and glitzy advertising.

In any business situation, correct manners, proper work and appropriate behavior are paramount. If you are not following correct business etiquette then unnecessary barriers are built between you and the possibilities for future success.

Take a look – The German business setting can be described as the following  

-         Each business meeting begin with everyone meeting each other.

-         During meetings and presentation, Germans are very serious about their work and they do not like to joke.

-         German’s are strict about their work culture and they properly maintain all formalities.

-         Some other countries show informalities in business settings but German’s do not like informalities. Ex- Business German people do not like referring to each other by using their first names.