Colombia

ColombiaAlvaro Valenzuela

Luis ZamudioCesar Reyes

Alejandra Rodriguez

martes, 13 de noviembre de 12

Fast FactsMonetary Unit: PesoMajor Industries: Textiles, food processing, oilKey exports: Coffee (30%), petroleum (24%), coal bananas, fresh cut flowers.Key imports: Industrial equipment, transportation equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals.Main trading partners.

Exports: US (44%), EU (21%), Japan (5%), Netherlands (4%), Sweden (3%).Imports: U.S.(36%), EU(16%), Brazil (4%), Venezuela (3%),


Fast FactsMajor cities: Bogota (cap.) (5.0 mil.), Medellin (1.6mil.), Cali (1.6 mil.), Cartagena (707,000)Ethnic Groups: Mestizo (mixed Spanish-Indian group) (58%), Caucasian (20%), Mulatto (Black-Caucasian mix) (14%)Religion: Roman Catholic (95%) is the state religion, though freedom of religion is guaranteedLanguage: Spanish is the official language; English is widely spoken in business.


Reducing Communication Greetings

Shake hands with men upon meeting, but not too vigorously. Women offer a verbal greeting and may kiss each other on the cheek if they are acquainted.Abrazos (hugs) are common only among close friends or relatives.Address people by title (such as Señor, Señora, or Doctor) when being introduced.

ConversationTalk about their country's history of democracy and independence, Colombian art, coffee, and the beautiful countryside.Soccer (fútbol) is the most popular sport. Bicycle racing, swimming, track and field, auto racing, and bullfights are also popular.Avoid discussing politics or drugs, don't be critical of bullfighting, U.S.foreign policy is often seen as overbearing.


Key negotiating pointersColombian negotiators are gracious and formal. They are generally receptive to U.S. business people.Be punctual even though your counterpart may not be. Individualitymore than punctuality is stressed by Colombian negotiators.Be prepared for sometimes long discussions over black Colombian coffee before serious business is transacted.The pace of negotiations is slow.Focus on the top person in the negotiating team, probably thehead of the family firm.Avoid embarrassing your counterpart in front of others. Try to findways to make him look good.Put flair into your presentations.Get a written agreement that summarizes the key aspects of


Day-to-day pointersBussiness entertainment guidelines

Courtesy and etiquette are emphasized. Business is sometimes discussed over meals, but let your Colombian counterpart bring up the subject.Lunch is the main meal of the day, usually eaten between noon and 2:00 P.M. Many businesses and schools close during this time, and family members eat lunch together.In restaurants, a 10 percent tip is usually included in the bill. If not, leave a tip at the table.

Table Manners and FoodSocial conversation over meals is prized.Overeating is considered impolite. Though your host may offer more helpings, politely refuse them.


Gender IssuesThere are very few Colombian women in professional or management positions. Only about one-fourth of the workforce is women, one of the lowest rates in the world.Some traditional values prevail with the father the provider for the family. The mother is usually responsible for home duties.


ColombiaStandard monthly income of an average worker: 566,700 Colombian pesos a month (310.55 USD) Marketing videos:

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Country and people video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go9xfLzQa7o


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Mexbest

Safety and quality taste

MexBest is the institutional image created to present and promote the Mexican agricultural food products with export quality at exhibitions and the conferences of the agricultural industry, which take place in the most important export markets.

The MexBest logo represents the Aztec symbol for eternal movementù (Ollin) and it intends to show the constant evolution in the trade of Mexican agricultural products within the global economy.


CEMEX Colombia

CEMEX is a constructor company. And it’s been working on colombia since 2005.

Colombia is prospering and CEMEX Colombia compromised with the comunity. The infraestructure of the company improved and it implemented a culture of innovation. They are focusing on the client segment.


Textile case

An american brand of clothes wants to import a diferent kind of line and wants the textile from Colombia.

The brand sends a group of people to investigate about the country. After the research they have to go to america and say what they found out about Colombia. Then a smaller group of negotiatiors would go to the textile company and do business.


Colombia

Documents

Transcript of Colombia