Business

Culture
in
Australia
Australia?
Total Population
22,262,501
 Population by Age
64 above 14.70%
55 - 64 11.80%
25 - 54 42%
15 - 24 13.40%
0 - 14 18.10%
Ethnicity

7%
92% Asian 1%
Aboriginal
White and others
Language
English
Chinese
Italian
Greek
Arabic
and others…
 Religion
Protestant
Catholic
Eastern Orthodox
Other Christian
Buddhist
Muslim
and others…
Unemployment
5.2%
 GDP 2012
USD 1520.6 bn
 Exports
Iron ore & concentrates
Coal
Gold
Education-related travel
Recreational travel
 Imports
Recreational travel
Crude petroleum
Refined petroleum
Passenger motor vehicle
Pharmaceuticals
Trade partners
China
Japan
USA
South Korea
Singapore
That’s all about
Australia
Business
culture?
 🎭 💼
Shared Values Cultural Values Doing Business
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Shared Values Cultural Values Doing Business
 Equality of individuals
Equality of gender
Equality of opportunity
Equality under law
Freedom of speech
Freedom of association
Shared Values
Freedom of religion
Peacefulness
 🎭 💼
Shared Values Cultural Values Doing Business
 Power distance

🎭 Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty avoidance
Cultural Values Long-term orientation
 90

61
51
36
31

Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Long-term

avoidance orientation
Low power distance
 90

61
51
36
31

Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Long-term

avoidance orientation
Hierarchy for
convenience
Superiors are
accessible
Values expertise
Shares information
 Informal
and direct
High individualism
 90

61
51
36
31

Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Long-term

avoidance orientation
Expects self-reliance
Look after themselves
and their families
Hiring and promotion
based on merit
High masculinity
 90

61
51
36
31

Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Long-term

avoidance orientation
Winner takes all
Proud of their
achievements
Conflicts are personal
Fair uncertainty avoidance
 90

61
51
36
31

Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Long-term

avoidance orientation
 Values both
generalists and experts
Flexible planner
Emotions are
not shown
Willing to try
new things
Short-term orientation
 90

61
51
36
31

Power distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Long-term

avoidance orientation
Focus in fulfilling
traditions
Quarterly profit-or-loss
reporting
Expects quick results
Needs the
absolute truth
 Low power distance

🎭 High individualism
High masculinity
Fair uncertainty avoidance
Cultural Values Short-term orientation
 🎭 💼
Shared Values Cultural Values Doing Business
 💼 Practices
Relationships
Etiquettes
Doing Business
Practices
Make appointments
in advance
Working hours: 9 to 5
Working days: Mon to Fri
Be punctual
Lateness = careless
Everyone can decide
Focus on data,
not emotions
Open and direct
negotiations
Don’t rush
decisions
 No gift
exchange
Relationships
Mr, Mrs, Miss?
First name = respect
Etiquettes
Maintain eye contact
Maintain personal space
Wear formal suits
No hard-selling
 No visits on
Easter and Christmas
No personal life topics
No V and Thumbs Up
 💼
Modest and authentic
Serious business
Friendly language
Direct negotiations
Doing Business Conservative attire
Conclusion
 🎭 💼
Shared Values Cultural Values Doing Business
 Equality of individuals
Equality of gender
Equality of opportunity
Equality under law
Freedom of speech
Freedom of association
Shared Values
Freedom of religion
Peacefulness
 Low power distance

🎭 High individualism
High masculinity
Fair uncertainty avoidance
Cultural Values Short-term orientation
 💼
Modest and authentic
Serious business
Friendly language
Direct negotiations
Doing Business Conservative attire
All done!
Business
Culture
in
Australia
 References
Gettyimages.com
Valuesaustralia.com
Tradingeconomics.com
Mapsofworld.com
Careerinfinance.com.au
Cia.gov
Worldbusinessculture.com
Stuff.co.nz
Kwikessentials.co.uk
Communicaid (Doing business in Australia)
Credits
Cynthia R.
Jessica Inez L.