The concept of "professional" dress and actions varies from society to society.
The connections between social culture and business are multifaceted and sometimes subtle. Thus, it takes effort to reveal how culture and business are intertwined and to quantify the overall impact of social factors. Even so, awareness of social culture and business links potentially increases both your business revenue and reputation.
Policy Formation
Social culture has a major influence over what policies a business implements. For example, a business might give time off that corresponds with national holidays, place limitations on discrimination or do business according to a schedule that matches the needs of the consumer. Human resources thus is concerned with balancing cultural needs and business needs.
Changing Nature
Social culture is not static -- it changes over time as people adapt. This means that business also is not static. It has to adjust according to the social demands that develop. For example, as technology improves and becomes easier for a society to implement, businesses come under more pressure to include technological devices and methods in their operations.
Differing Cultures
Culture varies around the world. What is acceptable in one nation might not be acceptable in another. This means that businesspeople have to be aware of how their culture differs from other cultures in order to establish good business relationships. For example, in some cultures, businesspeople might see bringing a gift to a business meeting as a gesture of good faith. In other cultures, this might appear like a bribe.
Marketability
Businesses can stay in business only if there is a demand in a society for the product or service the company offers. Businesses determine whether demand exists through research. Market research is always social research, because a market is always a segment of the population.
Accountability
No matter what industry you place your business, your business is responsible to society at some level. For example, it is good business practice to limit the emissions and waste your company produces so your consumers stay healthy. Likewise, society has a responsibility to provide businesses with accurate information and to enforce industry regulations.
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