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Modern History:
Modern History:
Nigeria was under British rule until October 1960, when Nigeria gained its full independence. In July of 1966, Yakubu Gowon, a northern officer, became the country’s leader and divided the country into twelve states to help prevent the chaos and tension between different regions....
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Business culture
Here are some key Do’s and Don’ts when doing business in
Nigeria
Do’s
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Do some research on the Nigerian company you visit before you
arrive
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Do get to know the hierarchy of the company as early as
possible
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Do show up on time
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Do be patient with Nigerian traffic
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Do address Nigerians using their titles as this shows respect
to the status of the person
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Do...
Customs, behaviors, norms, traditions
Etiquette and customs of Nigeria
The most common greeting is a handshake with a warm, welcoming smile.
•You must take the time to ask about the person’s health, the health of their family, or other social information
•Address people initially by their academic, professional or honorific title and their surname.
•When greeting someone who is obviously much older, it is a sign of respect and deference to bow the...
Cultural Dimensions in Comparison to the U.S.
References:
http://geert-hofstede.com/nigeria.html
Hofstede’s cultural values dimensions are a good way of determining how any nation would interact in a business relationship.
Power Distance Dimension
In terms of power distance, Nigerian businesses have hierarchical organization, where the company’s delegation of power resides in the people of high-management positions....
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