This document outlines a web quest assignment where students work in pairs to research the business culture and practices of another country. They are tasked with creating a paper doll representing that country and writing a 500-700 word report addressing appropriate business practices, cultural differences, recommended gifts for business meetings, and why certain gifts were not chosen. Students are provided a rubric and links to complete research on their chosen country. The purpose is to learn about the global workplace and exercise skills like collaboration, decision-making, and producing a formal report.

1. Global Workplace Web Quest
Introduction
Pretend you and a partner have found the perfect job in
a chosen country but don’t know much about the culture.
The two of you will learn more about the global world of
work through research and project-based learning.
Task
Pick another participant from your class to cooperatively
complete the Web Quest on an agreed upon country. Begin
by conducting substantial research and exploring the
business practices, business etiquette, differences found,
and appropriate gift item(s) for a business meeting in
chosen country.

2. Global Workplace Web Quest
Process
You and your partner should cooperatively produce the following:
 Paper Doll symbolizing people of chosen country which must be
crafted mainly from construction paper, fabric, and/or any other
creative materials. NOTE: Hand-drawn dolls will receive the
minimum amount of points.
 A 500 – 700 word report in MLA format that addresses:
o Appropriate business practices in chosen country.
o Differences found there.
o Ways normal behavior would need to be changed and an
explanation of why the changes are necessary.
o The gift(s) you and your partner would take to a business meeting
in chosen country and explain why.
o Lastly, share why certain gift items were not chosen or are not
acceptable.

3. Global Workplace Web Quest
Resources/Links to Get Started
 List of Countries - http://www.listofcountriesoftheworld.com/
 World Business Culture - http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/
 International Business Etiquette, Manners, and Culture - http://
www.cyborlink.com/
 Cultural Differences in Business -
http://www.internations.org/magazine/cultural-differences-in-business-153
 The Business Lunch and Cultural Differences -
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/cultural-services/articles/business-lunch.h
 Paper Doll Activity -
http://gmgart.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/multicultural-paper-dolls/
 Paper Doll Templates - http://
www.makingfriends.com/friends/f_multi.htm

4. Global Workplace Web Quest
Evaluation Method
Paper Doll Design 4 3 2 1
Report
*Content 4 3 2 1
*Mechanics 4 3 2 1
*Length 4 3 2 1
*Reference Page/Sources 4 3 2 1
Total Points Possible = 20
4 = Excellent, 3 = Good, 2 = Fair, 1 = Unsatisfactory
Closure
This Web Quest has not only given you the opportunity to think about and explore the
world of work but has also given you a lesson in global awareness. Further, you and
your partner have exercised many skills that are important in the job market such as
team building, planning, collaborating, and decision-making. Lastly, your literacy and
technical abilities should have also expanded as a result of producing a formal report in a
given format that is generally done in advanced placement courses or at the college level.
Please complete the project survey to share your learning experience with me.
Reference: Glencoe Exploring Careers Teacher Manual, 2007