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Welcome to Israel. Presented by: Camie Hicks. Full name: State of Israel Capital: Jerusalem Population of Israel: 7,590,758 According to the Bible, Israel is the name given by God to Jacob (Executive Planet, 2012). . Israel’s Flag.
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Welcome to Israel Presented by: Camie Hicks
Full name: State of Israel Capital: Jerusalem Population of Israel: 7,590,758 According to the Bible, Israel is the name given by God to Jacob (Executive Planet, 2012).
Israel’s Flag The star is known as the Shield of David-a symbol of the Jewish faith (Executive Planet, 2012).
Imports • Israel Imports: • Raw materials • Military equipment • Rough diamonds • Fuel • Consumer goods • (Central Intelligence Agency, 2012) • Exports primarily come from the U.S, the Benelux countries, Germany and the United Kingdom • (Executive Planet, 2012)
Exports • Israel Exports: • Machinery and equipment • Software • Cut diamonds, • Agricultural products • Textiles • (Central Intelligence Agency, 2012) • Exports primarily go to the U.S, United Kingdom, the Benelux countries, Hong Kong and Japan • (Executive Planet, 2012)
Culture & Religion Ethnic Groups: Religions: Jewish, Muslim, Christian, & Druze
Languages • Hebrew, Arabic, & English • Minority language is Hebrew, but official state languages are Hebrew • and Arabic (Lindquist, 2010). • All minority groups are expected to learn the majority • language (Abu-Rabia, 1996). • English is learned as the second language (Abu-Rabia, 1996). • Every Israeli citizen learns Arabic and Hebrew in school (Lindquist, 2010). • Currencies, passports and road signs contain translations in all • three languages (Lindquist, 2010). • Arabic is associated with negativity (Lindquist, 2010).
Women & Men of Israel • God Experts have complete control over marriage and divorce, Israel does not recognize civil marriage (Granados, 2011). • Between 5-10% of all Israeli women were exposed to violence in the home (Muhlbauer, 2006) • Abuse was seen to be the struggle of genders in society (Muhlbauer, 2006). • Men felt the need to show their domination by abusing their wives (Muhlbauer, 2006). • In 1996 -over 4700 cases of women being abused, in 1997 this number grew to 7800 (Muhlbauer, 2006).
Education • Schooling life expectancy is 15yrs old for males and 16yrs old for females (Central Intelligence Agency, 2012). • Over 97% of the total population over 15yrs old can read and write (Central Intelligence Agency, 2012). • Israel ranks in the highest investing countries into public education (Gumpel, 2007). • The government has slashed higher education by 20% in the last 6 years (Kalman, 2007).
Education • Israeli’s government spending on higher education in relation to students, GDP and population growth is second to last in the world (Kalman, 2007). • The education system is structured as: kindergarten for ages 5-6, elementary school for grades 1-6, middle school for grades 7-9, and high school for grades 10-12 (Gumpel, 2007). • More than 37,000 pupils study in special education and an additional 40,000 pupils are in general education with special education assistance (Gumpel, 2007).
Israel and the United States • In 1978, U.S. Vice President, Walter Mondale stated that “There is no country anywhere in the world which more accurately reflects our basic values”. He is referring to Israel and the U.S. • Israel is the largest beneficiary • of American overseas aid. • Like America, Israel is a settler state. • Americans, Americanized the Holocaust by publicizing the Holocaust. • The Six Day War is what helped the U.S. and Israel build a relationship. • This relationship is believed to be derived from the core values that the two states share. • (Stephens & Morewood, 2009)
Doing Business in Israel • Relationship oriented society • Feelings and Emotions are most important (Israel, S.O, 2012). • The Native born Israeli is referred to as a Sabra. The word Sabra comes from the Sabra Cactus Plant- very thorny and threatening on the outside and very sweet and soft on the inside (Israel, S.O, 2012).
Doing Business in Israel • How to Dress • Wear your suit initially • Dress down on next meeting • Appointment & Time • Israeli’s want things done today- NOW! • Provide an agenda outlining objectives and timelines • Pay attention to when National holidays fall • Respect normal workday hours – Sun-Thurs 8am-5pm • Being on time to a meeting is relaxed.
Doing Business in Israel • Greeting & Conversation • Greet with a handshake • Quickly Move to first name basis • Maintain direct eye contact • Expect invitation for coffee • Always address Education level and refer to Doctor or Professor • Like to talk about your personal life, and about Israel’s • cuisine, arts technology, sport and tourist attractions • AVOID talking about Israel’s government, politics or religious issues
Doing Business in Israel • Gestures • Echo the way an Israeli sits during a meeting • Raising of the voice is a normal way of speaking • An Israeli will take a phone call during a meeting or allow people to interrupt • Lines are not formed to get on a bus or in busy areas • Nudge people with your elbow or you will be LAST in line • It is not common courtesy when passing someone on the street to say “Hi” or • to make eye contact. • You will be asked “Who are you?” • In religious communities • No left-hand handshakes • No gift giving • No touching, greeting or handshake with women • (Israel, S.O, 2012)
Doing Business in Israel • Negotiation • Best at negotiation- tough and friendly • negotiations • Start reasonably higher than what are • looking for in price • Have a translator • Get final negotiations in writing- Do not bring Attorney, send paperwork after meeting • (Israel, S.O, 2012).
Doing Business in Israel • Gift Giving • Visiting in the home • Chocolates, bottle of wine or bouquet of flowers are acceptable (Executive Planet, 2012). • Visiting in the office • Culture book from your home country, pen w/ company logo or global desk clock (Israel, S.O, 2012). • A framed photo of your and the Israeli associate (Israel, S.O, 2012).
Food & Dining • Restaurants are Kosher • Meat and dairy are not served • No pork products • American, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern Restaurants • Most common is Mediterranean-Middle Eastern • No special seating or etiquette codes in restaurants • (Executive Planet, 2012).
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Bibliography (cont…): Israel, S. O. (2012). Tips For Doing Business In Israel. Retrieved from Israel Economic & Cultural Office in Taipei : http://www.tamas.gov.il/NR/exeres/3614E1A7-2D84-4F27-A4DC- 3585A6F6450E.htm Kalman, M. (2007). Israel's Latest Conflict: Paying for Higher Education. Chronicle Of Higher Education, 54(14), A27-A28. Lindquist, T. (2010). Arabic Language and Culture in Israel Could Be an Object of Pride -- but Is Not. Palestine-Israel Journal Of Politics, Economics & Culture, 16(3/4), 129- 134. Muhlbauer, V. (2006). Domestic violence in Israel: changing attitudes. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences, 1087301-310. Stephens, E., & Morewood, S. (2009). The Cultural Turn in the US-Israeli Relationship. Middle East Journal Of Culture & Communication, 2(1), 13-32. doi:10.1163/187398609X430598