Name: Muhammad Raditya Rahagi

Nim: C1H019004
Management Internasional 2019

Culture and Business in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula in terms of land area and the third most
populous in the Middle East after Egypt and Iraq. The economy of Saudi Arabia is now the largest
economy in the Middle East and the Arab World, and is the 19th largest GDP in the world with
around US $ 907 billion in 2012. The IMF also reports GDP growth of 8.5% in the private sector.
sector in 2011 and 7.1% as a whole.

The kingdom continues to open its doors to a world of global business beyond oil. The business
culture in Saudi Arabia is adapting to this spirit of openness. Yet it remains a conservative country
with conservative values, and business etiquette in the Kingdom reflects that.

Saudi Arabia and all its' laws, culture and beliefs are supported by Islam. For Westerners doing
business in Saudi Arabia, there are many differences you must know to operate in Saudi Arabia
effectively. To navigate doing business in this country, it is very beneficial to understand the culture
so as not to offend your host and enjoy your time in the country.

Working Conditions in a Chinese Factory

Despite China's rapid economic growth in the past decade, more than 482 million people in China -
36% of the population - live on less than $ 2 a day. Their working hours are 12 hours per day for one
week without any holidays and are only given 2 days off per month. The average rural worker who
goes to the city to look for work. In addition, the rate of occupational illness and injury is very high.

Workers should be given comfortable and good facilities, pay according to what they are doing, do
not give continuous pressure because it will be bad for workers so that their work is not optimal,
give enough rest time and give a little refreshing.

With a good work environment, employees are more comfortable and at home at work. Employees
will also feel excited and full of ideas if they work in a good and supportive work environment. If the
management of a company is not good, it will result in a high turnover rate. Employees will not
stand for long living in a company with bad and unsupportive management.