SOAS, University of London (The School of Oriental and African Studies)

SOAS Enterprise

China

Morning sessions - Setting China in context

• The significance of geography
• History at a glance
• Development of Chinese culture and society
• The role of Confucianism
• The role of the family
• The development of trade
• The group versus the individual
• The Chinese language
• The changing face of China

Afternoon sessions – Doing Business with China

• Behaviour in the workplace
• Customs and etiquette in a business environment
• Hierarchy and decision-making
• Developing relationships
• Effective communication
• Common misunderstandings and how to avoid them
• Socialising and entertaining
• Q & A

• Asia
• China
• Israel & Palestine
• Japan
• Nigeria
• The Gulf