Global Managers

Ecuador

Chris Bailey , Sara Valencia, Maria F. Perez, Sara Neufeld , Angel Sanchez, Santos Romero, Alexandria Fuentez, Jeanette Estrada

Society & Culture The population is a

mix of Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white)65%, Amerindian 25%, Spanish and others 7%, and 3% Blacks

More than 14 indigenous groups

The main indigenous groups of the Amazon region are the Huaoranis, Achuar, Shuar, Cofán, Siona-Secoya, Shiwiar, and Záparo. The principle indigenous groups of the highlands are the Quichua, Cañaris, and Saraguros. The Awa live in northern Ecuador. The Chachis, Cayapas, Tsáchilas, and Huancavilcas live on the northern coast.

Languages

Spanish, Quechua, and other. There is about 22 languages spoken in Ecuador which include Achuar-Shiwiar, Cha’palaachi, Cofán, Colorado (Tsachila), Cuaiquer, 9 varieties of Quichua, Secoya, Shuar, Siona, Tetete, Waorani

Ecuador has 4 diverse regions: the Amazon Rain forest, the Coast, the highland Andes, and the Galapagos Archipelago

Regionalism

Regional differences exist

Serranos

Costenos

Gender

Machismo

Meeting & Greeting

People shake hands when meeting for the first time.

While shaking hands, use the appropriate greeting for the time of day.

Men may embrace each other if they are good friends.

Ecuadorians kiss once when they meet friends

Always refer to people by the appropriate title (Senor or Senora) and their surname

In general, only close friends or family use first names.

Once someone uses your first name it is a sign that you may also do so

Dining Etiquette

Meals are social occasions and can be quite lengthy.

Expect lively conversation during the meal.

arrive 30,45 minutes late

Dress well as this affords the host respect

business are consider social events, and business should not be discussed.

The host says "buen provecho" ("enjoy" or "have a good meal") as an invitation

Communication

Different Styles

Leadership

Societal values

Our Scenario

Forming a Partnership with a banana company to make smoothies

Introductions

Dimensions of diversity for Initial Meeting

Clothing 

Nonverbal Communication

Business Cards

Importance of the handshake

Gender roles

Considerations In Hiring a Global Manager:

The differences between managers and leaders

What do managers do? What do leaders do?

Innovates

Focuses on people

Inspires trust and motivates

Has a long range perspective

The leader challenges

Asks how and why

Administrates

Focuses on systems and structure

Relies on control

Has a short-range view

Accepts the status quo

Asks how and when

Overcoming the gender barrier in Ecuador

One thing that a lot of successful teams or businesses have in common is the fact that they find a way to work

together as a team.

Teamwork

“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth the dime.”

- Babe Ruth

“Tremendous teamwork at the top of the company leads to tremendous teamwork throughout the company.”

- Steve Jobs

Comparing societal values of Americans, how might the values of the country in your analysis result in

conflict?

Negotiations

Gift giving

Miscellaneous

Dress

Titles & Business Cards

Meetings

What are your recommended approaches to anticipated conflicts ?

Six C’s

Communicate

Circumvent

Confront

Conform

Compromise

Collaborate

Conclusion

Why Ecuador would be successful with partnering with in a business venture.

Consciousness & guidelines to achieve any business venture.

Sources

Geert, Hofstede. Culture’s Consequences Values, Behavior's, Institutions and Organizations Across Nations.Second Edition, Thousand Oaks CA: Sage Publications, 2001.

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