Guidebook For Global Entrepreneurs

About the Book

As the world business climate becomes increasingly global, and the international arena becomes increasingly important, the need for understanding cross-cultural differences between nations and races becomes increasingly acute.

The Guidebook for Global Entrepreneurs is a powerful reference handbook intended to enable businesses to operate successfully in international settings. In a large sense, people who are involved internationally in manufacturing, trade, government, management, or training are more likely to be classed as Global Entrepreneurs, because they are generally involved in large-scale operations which will change a region, a city, or a household.

This Guidebook should be used as a reference manual by decision makers to understand some of the situations that their change agents may face. The book contains cross-cultural information about non-verbal hand symbols, gift giving, and the meaning of colors and flowers. It contains information about each country in the world, including the official country name; the capitol and majoe cities;the ethnic groups; the religions; visas, travel, and health; electrical service, and cross-cultural observations.

About the Author

Vincent A. Miller was elected Secretary/Treasurer of The International Federation of Training and Development Organizations at its organizational meeting in 1973. He was President of The American Society for Training and Development in 1974, and organized ASTD’s International Division in 1975, and was elected Director of the International Division. Mr. Miller is now retired, having served more than 20 years as Director of Consumer Affairs Education for Whirlpool Corporation, a global appliance manufacturer