There was an interesting article today (August 24th) in USA Today's Money section entitled "Doing business abroad? Simple faux pas can sink you" by Gary Stoller. The article discusses the importance of using and recognizing appropriate business etiquette with foreign business associates. In other words, a faux pas can kill the deal. Here are some resources available on the web and at CSU Libraries that address international business culture and etiquette:

• Executive Planet
http://www.executiveplanet.com
• GlobalEdge - culture resources
http://globaledge.msu.edu/resourceDesk/culture.asp Site provided by Michigan State University. Provides links to online resources.
• Business Source Premier (CSU Libraries database)

In search box, enter country name AND business etiquette. Reports are from Going Global Career Guides.

Both of the following are behind the Info Desk at the Library:

• Craighead's International business, travel, and relocation guide
HF5549.5 .E45 D57 Ref Desk
• Culture Grams

GT150 .C85 Ref Desk

Happy Travels!

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A website maintained by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University, GlobalEDGE is an excellent starting point for international research covering the topics of international business and country studies. If you're unsure of where to start, this is the place to go. Links are to an impressive number of websites with topics covering statistics, government resources, trade information, finance, current topics, and news.
GlobalEDGE

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