The ups and downs of the American economy still have reverberating effects on the economies of the world. The American economy is the worlds’ largest and American businesses today are working successfully outside the borders of the United States. America is home to nine out of the ten top global companies and it is becoming more and more important to understand how Americans do business not only for those who want to do business in America, but also for those who work with Americans from or within their respective countries.

• Historical and political overview of America
• American economic environment: past and present
• American culture: religions, beliefs and customs
• American cultural values and attitudes in the workplace – time conscious, hierarchy, individualism
• American cultural attitudes outside the workplace – at home and at business events
• A typical American corporate structure – the role of org. charts and management roles
• American communication styles – direct, clear, use of humor, focused on “getting the job done.”