Cambodia.

Cambodia

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By Ankur PatelMBA-IBAmity University

"When the culture extinguishes, the Nation will

disappear.When the culture is

magnificent, the Nation is prosperous".

- Khmer proverb

"When the culture extinguishes, the Nation will

disappear.When the culture is

magnificent, the Nation is prosperous".

- Khmer proverb

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About Cambodia About Cambodia

GDP US$ 11.36 billion

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Facts and StatisticsFacts and Statistics

Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos

Capital: Phnom Penh

Population: 13,607,069

Ethic Groups: Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, Chinese 1%, other 4%

Religions: Theravada Buddhist 95%, other 5%

Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos

Capital: Phnom Penh

Population: 13,607,069

Ethic Groups: Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, Chinese 1%, other 4%

Religions: Theravada Buddhist 95%, other 5%4Ankur Patel

Major Industries: Agriculture, fishing and forestry, mining, construction, garment manufacture, tourism.

ECONOMYECONOMY

Inflation: 4.1% (2010)

Major trading partners: US,UK, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Canada and Taiwan

Basic Economic Facts

Exports: $5.212 billion (2010 est.) Exports - commodities: clothing, timber, rubber, rice, fish, tobacco, footwear

Imports: $6.944 billion (2010 est.) Imports - commodities: petroleum products, cigarettes, gold, construction materials, machinery, motor vehicles.

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Education : University in CambodiaEducation : University in Cambodia

Royal Academy of Cambodia

Institute of Technology of Cambodia

Royal University of Agriculture

International Institute of Cambodia

Institute of Management and Development

Norton University

Royal Academy of Cambodia

Institute of Technology of Cambodia

Royal University of Agriculture

International Institute of Cambodia

Institute of Management and Development

Norton University

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Cambodian Society & Culture Religion

The majority of Cambodians follow Theravada Buddhism.

"Karma" is the term used to describe this - i.e. if you do good you will have good karma.

Theravada Buddhism has the following principles: - Be honest. - Have the right thoughts. - Speak the right words. - Perform the right deeds. - Have the right thoughts - Be intellectually alert.

Common Cambodian chronic social diseases : Status and classes (rich and poor), Power differences , Fears ,Lack of trust , Lack of self-confidence , Corruption, Violence, Egoistic, Resistance to change, jealousy, Short-term thinking ,Not valuing Cambodians.

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Meetings do not stick to any schedule or agenda. At the beginning of meetings small talk should always be employed. If Cambodians disagree with an idea of other, they generally remain silent. In a Cambodian culture, punctuality is most important. Non-verbal behavior is just as important to be aware of. For example, smiling in Cambodia can have many meanings; it may mean a person is nervous or he does not understand what has been said. Avoid prolonged eye contact. Emotions is considered a negative behavior.

Business MeetingsBusiness Meetings

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Management style- CambodiaManagement style- Cambodia

• Being a Manager in Cambodia• The Manager Role• Team Player• Approach to Time• Approach to Change• Decision Making process• Communication Style

• Being a Manager in Cambodia• The Manager Role• Team Player• Approach to Time• Approach to Change• Decision Making process• Communication Style

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Being a Manager in CambodiaBeing a Manager in Cambodia

Essential to maintain harmonious relationships

Emphasis on protocol

Self-discipline

Decision-making

Relationship with government and businessmen

Essential to maintain harmonious relationships

Emphasis on protocol

Self-discipline

Decision-making

Relationship with government and businessmen

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The Manager RoleThe Manager Role

Paternalistic attitude When in meetings, praise should be given to the entire group for any contributions, and not to individuals Decision making

Paternalistic attitude When in meetings, praise should be given to the entire group for any contributions, and not to individuals Decision making 11Ankur Patel

Approach to TimeApproach to Time

Cambodia is very relaxed with its attitude towards schedules and timelines Cambodians will not upset others in order to force meeting a deadlineSchedules need to be set in advancePatience is a necessary

Cambodia is very relaxed with its attitude towards schedules and timelines Cambodians will not upset others in order to force meeting a deadlineSchedules need to be set in advancePatience is a necessary

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Approach to Change

Cambodia’s intercultural adaptability and readiness for risk is minimal

Change is difficult

The idea of it is not received with enthusiasm

In order for change to take hold, Idea need to perceived and accepted by group

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Decision Making ProcessHierarchical cultureDecisions are made at the top of the company Informal networking among employees or between managers and subordinatesFollow directions explicitly

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Team PlayerTeam Player

Face and reputation play an important roleEncourage participation establish a non-threatening work environmentWhen meeting together and moderating ideas, intercultural sensitivity is necessary

Face and reputation play an important roleEncourage participation establish a non-threatening work environmentWhen meeting together and moderating ideas, intercultural sensitivity is necessary

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Communication StyleCommunication Style

Personal relationshipsWill be slow while they take the time to get to know youGovernment approval is necessaryDon’t say “no” or “no problem”Displaying anger or irritation could negatively impact negotiations

Personal relationshipsWill be slow while they take the time to get to know youGovernment approval is necessaryDon’t say “no” or “no problem”Displaying anger or irritation could negatively impact negotiations 16Ankur Patel

Resources (Photos) : Google Image

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