UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

By

Maria Fernanda Gil

Kathrin Schleich

Daniela Montoya Gil

Paula Andrea Castaño

The main topic of this presentation was -communication and team work- in USA , at the star we first learn how is the organizational culture in this country that is the most powerful of the world. In the united states, the organizational culture of the corporations is strongly oriented to results, companies focus on short term benefits that is why they work long hours and take just two weeks of vacation. The CEO of an American organization holds great sway within the company. The major values for an american corporation are: affirmative action,equal employment opportunities,safety in the workplace, and avoidance of discrimination based on age,race,ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS

There are four styles of communication

• Agressive communication: a person with that uses this kind of communication is close minded, does not listen, has problems to get and understand the other person's point of view interrupts in conversations.
• Passive communication: this people are indirect when they say something , always agrees with everything
• Passive-agressive communication: they are no honest with others, just want to achieve their wanted goals no matter how
• Assertive communication: this is the one that uses an effective , active listener because expresses self directly, honestly and makes sure other feel good and comfortable as well

The communication style in the USA business is generally aggressive because american always insist on their point of view

What is team work?

It can be defined as the process of different people working together to achieve the same goal by taking into account the following factors:

• Communication
• Coordination
• Balance of contributions
• Effort

Americans are good team players, everyone gives one's best!

Management style in the USA

It can be described as individualistic. Managers are accountable for the decisions made within their areas of responsibility.

Business protocol

• They tend to be aggressive
• They do not have time for vagueness, diplomacy and lack of focus which they perceive as typifying meeting situations in such diverse cultures as the UK an Japan
• Meetings often include formal presentations by one or more of the participants and these presentations are vital element in the demonstration of professional competence.
• Business conversation may take place during meals
• Do not give gifts, a gracious written note is always appropriate an acceptable.
• Many public places do not allow smoking