The document discusses different elements and levels of culture that influence business operations internationally. It describes culture as consisting of complex patterns including knowledge, beliefs, customs, and capabilities acquired by individuals in a society. Culture is learned, shared, trans-generational, symbolic, patterned, and adaptive. The document outlines three levels of culture - national culture, business culture, and occupational/organizational cultures. It provides examples of how these different levels of culture, such as language, religion, and customs, shape business norms and interactions globally.