Camie Hicks Full name State of Israel Capital Jerusalem Population of Israel 7590758 According to the Bible Israel is the name given by God to Jacob Executive Planet 2012 The star is known as the Shield ID: 757562
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Welcome to Israel
Presented by:
Camie
HicksSlide2
Full name: State of IsraelCapital: JerusalemPopulation of Israel: 7,590,758
According to the Bible, Israel is the name given by God to Jacob (Executive Planet, 2012). Slide3
The
star is known as the Shield
of
David
-
a symbol of the Jewish faith (Executive Planet, 2012).
Israel’s FlagSlide4
Israel Imports:Raw materialsMilitary equipmentRough diamonds
FuelConsumer goods
(Central Intelligence Agency, 2012)
Exports primarily come from the U.S, the Benelux countries, Germany and the United Kingdom
(Executive Planet, 2012)
ImportsSlide5
Israel Exports:Machinery and equipment Software
Cut diamonds, A
gricultural products
T
extiles
(Central Intelligence Agency, 2012)
Exports primarily go to the U.S, United Kingdom, the Benelux countries, Hong Kong and Japan
(
Executive Planet, 2012)
ExportsSlide6
Culture & ReligionEthnic Groups:
Religions:
Jewish
, Muslim, Christian, & DruzeSlide7
LanguagesHebrew, 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). Slide8
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
).Slide9
EducationSchooling
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).Slide10
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).Slide11
Israel and the United StatesIn 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)Slide12
Doing Business in IsraelRelationship oriented societyFeelings 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). Slide13
Doing Business in IsraelHow to DressWear 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. Slide14
Doing Business in IsraelGreeting & ConversationGreet 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 issuesSlide15
Doing Business in IsraelGestures
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
)Slide16
Doing Business in IsraelNegotiation
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). Slide17
Doing Business in IsraelGift Giving Visiting in the
homeChocolates, 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). Slide18
Food & DiningRestaurants are Kosher
Meat and dairy are not servedNo 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). Slide19
????QUESTIONS????I look forward to your questions
Thank you!Slide20
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.
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www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Israel.htmlBBC. (2012, September 11). Israel Profile: Facts. Retrieved from BBC New Middle East: http://
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14628840
Central Intelligence Agency. (2012, September 12).
Middle East: Israel
. Retrieved from The World
Factbook
:
https
://
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/is.html
Executive Planet. (2012).
Israel: Culture
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University
: Global Edge:
http
://
globaledge.msu.edu/Countries/Israel/Culture
Granados, L. (2011). Erasing Women.
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,
71
(4), 6-8
.
Gumpel
, T. (2007). Current Best Practices in Learning Disabilities in Israel.
Learning Disabilities
Research
& Practice
(
Blackwell Publishing
Limited
)
,
22
(3), 202-209.
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Bibliography (cont…):Israel, S. O. (2012). Tips For Doing Business In Israel
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, M. (2007). Israel's Latest Conflict: Paying for Higher Education.
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,
54
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