Russia represents a good economic potential, investors and firms that are more and more attracted by the country as well as hydrocarbons, which are the first factor of export of the country. For both exports and imports; economic, social political and business relationships between France and Russia are tightening.
This study will show us why is it necessary to study national culture a managerial practices in Russia as other countries would be more likely to negotiate and build relationships with this country. (Part 1)
In order to build a good relationship, we will study the differences between a French management and a Russian management. What are the differences in behavior? What are the rules to respect when you want to work a Russian firm? Are there rules to respect? (Part 2) Then, we will give examples and views of European models. (Part 3) Eventually, we will see how a Russian firm behaves by the example of Gazprom. (Part 4)
[...] Therefore, it can be assumed that the same type of tactic is present internally in the company as well. But the fact that energy prices are steadily growing, all the above factors and other problems are being ignored. This shows the strong focus of a large Russian company on profit and on the external image. At the same time, what goes on internally in the company is being ignored and is being hidden. Once again, image and secrecy, typical characteristics of Russian [...]
[...] Actually, it is extremely difficult to do business in Russia without help from a local. To keep this, gifts, money or other items are often a good idea when doing business in Russia. All the more, in Russia, there is a notion of service, extended to the business world, which we do not have in Europe. Consequently, building a strong network is really possible, since you show honesty and seriousness. Let us consider Geert Hofstede's scheme to classify the different aspects of Russian business culture: - High power distance: hierarchy is very strong in Russia and obviously there still exist big inequalities of power and wealth, inside the society and inside the firm. [...]
[...] Change rate of Euros in Rubles France and Russia : a second hand partner. France is the 9th Russian partner. However, French exports have increased by in 2004 and by in 2005 and reached a 3,36 billion euros volume and a market share last year. The commercial deficit of France has raised a gap of 12% ( billion euros) mainly due to raw material's price surge. Consumption goods represent 27% of French exports versus 23% for equipment goods. The French car industry and the food processing industry are important as well. [...]
[...] A specific Russian behavior Western European people have on many occasions stereotyped about Russian habits and behaviors: Russia is often directly associated with vodka and coldness. Let us see what the real Russian comportments in business are, and their explanations. On the one hand, in business, Russian people are said to be very direct people, using easily the familiar avoiding any flourish speech, up to being a little rude. This is apparently a very Slave characteristic. For instance, if a candidate for a job does not interest the manager, he will tell him directly, without any flourish speech, like it would for hiring or firing an employee. [...]
[...] Today, we can see signs of this in a lot of large Russian businesses that are financed by the state and/or have a monopolistic nature. Soviet Values These values correspond to those enforced to the Russian mentality during the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union could be characterized as having total control over all activities. During this time, in terms of the economic system, initiative, decision making, and freedom of choice were all eliminated. Prospering in such a system was linked to relationships and links to people of higher powers in the state. [...]
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