Argentina

Argentina

Introduction

During 1960s, researchers from the management side focused more on the concept of culture because it is believed that culture has a significant impact over managerial behavior and overall performance. It was observed that there were problems in the advancement of research on culture; this creates difficulties to observe clear relationship of management and culture (Lim & Firkola, 2000).

Solution to cultural problems became serious and necessary issue, when organizations used term “global village” for world (Doktor et al., 1991). As technology and economic factors integrated global network more clearly, leading managers to treat cultural differences as their native culture. Managers assumed have additional competitive advantage, those who can cater cultural differences appropriately.

In this paper, globalization, management and multiculturalism is analyzed in the context of Argentina.

Discussion

Argentina

Argentina is located in southeastern South America. Argentina is the eighth largest country of the world. It is largest among Spanish speaking countries and second largest country in Latin America. Argentina is categorized as middle emerging market, and it has a high rating on human development index.

Argentina ha population more than 33 million and it comprise of more than 85 percent of European descent which mainly comprises of Italian and Spanish. Rest of the population in Argentina mostly comprises of Indians, blacks and mestizos. It is now a Republic after having long time under military power.

Argentina has varied culture as it is the land of mixed ethnic groups. It is to mention here that the modern Argentina is influenced by the cultural values that are brought by European immigrants; however, there is a significant influence of Amerindian culture and African culture.

There are various languages that are spoken in Argentina, immigrants brings their cultural values to the country they move in. Therefore, it can be said that Argentina belongs to the culture that is used in Europe.

The cultural characteristics of Argentina are as follows:

In Argentina dress code is an important component of their culture to make a good impression. In Argentina traditional business dress for men includes ties with dark colored suits and for women it includes dark suits or skirts and white blouses. However, Indians tend to wear Indian clothes there. In Argentine developing an eye contact is considered more appropriate and important. If any Argentinean taps on your shoulder, it means a friendly behavior in Argentina. The gesture used in Argentina regarding “I do not care” or “I do not know” is sweeping gesture under the head and taking it to top of the head. Pinching and touching with the index finger is referred to hurry signs. In Argentina when coughing or yawning, covering the mouth is an appropriate action. It is considered unmannered behavior if you put your shoes over the furniture. In addition to this eating in public transportation and the street is referred to rude in Argentina.

In Argentina advance appointment is necessary. Executives in Argentina give more time at their offices and business meetings are not a common practice in Argentina. In Argentina, popular and common practice ...