Working/Thinking style in Brazil.?

Question

Hello,

As a part of an assignment on "Negotiations" , I and my team are researching on the work practices, culture, thinking style of Brazilians.

If you have every worked at Brazil or have any induction documents that would give me a preview about the working style in the country, could you please provide me with that inputs.Any inputs/help on it, will be appreciated.

Answer 1

I suggest you order :
Brazil - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!) (Paperback)
by Sandra Branco "

You can order it for $9.95
from Amazon

I found the book useful when I went to Brazil

Brazil expects to become self-sufficient in energy this year, meeting its growing demand for fuel by raising output both from petroleum and ethanol. The use of ethanol, from sugar cane, is so widespread that gas stations have two sets of pumps, marked A for alcohol and G for gasoline

Champions in 2 of the past 3 World Cups, probably the most successful football team in the world. It is often said that in football (soccer) “The English invented it, the Brazilians perfected it.” No wonder Nike pays the CBF $12 Million/year to wear the logo

It sometimes amazes foreigners how present-time based Brazilian are. They might organize a party for later the same day.

Brazilains like establishing and maintening relationships.Brazilians put people they know first and, if necessary , even bend the rules to accomodate their needs

Brazilians enjoys bending the rules this is called Jeitinho , transalted as " a little way.

Also they have strong family ties.

Brazilians care good deal about appearance..It not a coincidence that Brazil have some of the best plastic surgeons in the world,they get a lot of pratice

Answer 2

Brazil has many different tribes of Indian descent. plus a lot of Spanish dutch German speaking people plus a lot more . football or soccer is there favorite wotk practice is just staying alive. is work.

Answer 3

I lived there many years. The market is very competetive, because is not that many jobs. Lots of taxe evation and corruption of course. Many do not have college degre making just grads have a decent job.