how would you explain labor issues this to a bunch of first graders? Hello Class, Domestic manufacturers will likely face various social and labor issues with their international suppliers. The first social issue is religion. Religion plays a significant role in the international market. For instance, social customs and business practices that would be accepted and common in a nation that Christians dominate may be offensive and completely unacceptable in Islamic nations. Therefore, understanding the depth and role of the influence of religion on business practices is important to achieving successful agreements. The second social issue is cultural norms. It is important to understand cultural differences as every country has distinct traditions, history, customs, and code of ethics. Another issue is the language barrier since businesses must rely on translators when communicating with international suppliers. In most cases, translations do not normally have the same meaning resulting in misinterpretation or misunderstanding of feelings, ideas, and expressions. The issue of gender is also vital as international organizations have to pay attention to gender hierarchy in other countries. While the United States has more women in higher business positions today, women still do not receive the same respect and attention in other nations-labor issues, wages, working conditions, and labor regulations. Understanding the cultural background of foreign suppliers is very important. Understanding cultural backgrounds assist domestic manufacturers in communicating effectively and respecting one another to do a successful business. People must accept and realize cultural differences to establish strong working relationships. Culture guides values, thinking patterns, behavior, and decision-making in business. Also, negotiating becomes difficult when dealing with people from different nations. Developing trust needs cross-cultural understanding. Decision- making and risk-taking customs that direct negotiations involve religious belief and status. Familiarity with a foreign cultural background allows negotiators to understand how they conclude and what is considered important. -Brandon Sibley.

1. how would you explain labor issues this to a bunch of first graders?
Hello Class, Domestic manufacturers will likely face various social and labor issues with their
international suppliers. The first social issue is religion. Religion plays a significant role in the
international market. For instance, social customs and business practices that would be accepted
and common in a nation that Christians dominate may be offensive and completely unacceptable
in Islamic nations. Therefore, understanding the depth and role of the influence of religion on
business practices is important to achieving successful agreements. The second social issue is
cultural norms. It is important to understand cultural differences as every country has distinct
traditions, history, customs, and code of ethics. Another issue is the language barrier since
businesses must rely on translators when communicating with international suppliers. In most
cases, translations do not normally have the same meaning resulting in misinterpretation or
misunderstanding of feelings, ideas, and expressions. The issue of gender is also vital as
international organizations have to pay attention to gender hierarchy in other countries. While the
United States has more women in higher business positions today, women still do not receive the
same respect and attention in other nations-labor issues, wages, working conditions, and labor
regulations. Understanding the cultural background of foreign suppliers is very important.
Understanding cultural backgrounds assist domestic manufacturers in communicating effectively
and respecting one another to do a successful business. People must accept and realize cultural
differences to establish strong working relationships. Culture guides values, thinking patterns,
behavior, and decision-making in business. Also, negotiating becomes difficult when dealing with
people from different nations. Developing trust needs cross-cultural understanding. Decision-
making and risk-taking customs that direct negotiations involve religious belief and status.
Familiarity with a foreign cultural background allows negotiators to understand how they conclude
and what is considered important. -Brandon Sibley