Germany

=Organizing International Business Activities - Germany=
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//This section should include a 250-300 word introduction, which includes a detailed definition of "International Business Activity" and includes information regarding historical, statistical, and other vital information on your country. Utilize the CIA Factbook to help you. Be detailed and specific in your explanations - a minimum of 250-300 words with links, graphics, and annotations.// In all of the Countries, there is something they all have in common, with out this business wouldn't even exist. This common factor is known as [|International Business Activity]. I.B.A is activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise and it's made up of many different parts. To start any I.B.A process you must first know about the countries culture, social factors, political and legal factors, economic conditions and geographic conditions. Also must know about the countries history, the foreign language, cultural awareness and have good study skills. This will continue to be important as business activities among Germany and different countries increase. Another important piece of I.B.A is that a company must know about the four steps each country must go through to [|importing] activities. Step number 1: Determine demand which means determine whether consumers in this country will purchase imported products. step number 2: Contact suppliers, importers can contact foreign companies that will do a good job and will best serve their needs. step number 3: Finalize purchase, this is when the purchase agreement comes in. The important company must come to an agreement with the supplier on specific terms for the purchase such as who will pay for shipping and when will items be delivered and how will payments be made. last but not least step number 4: Receive goods, this stage is when they make the delivery and check the order to see everything is OK and if there is any damage and of course pay what needs to be paid. Not only must a company know about importing activities but they must also know about the [|exporting]procedures. There is 5 steps to this. first step is to find potential customers, people who will like to buy your goods and services and are willing and able to purchase the products. second step is to determine if people in other countries can use your product and services, this is known as meeting the needs of the costumers. third step is agree on sales terms. Every business transaction involves shipping and payments items. To know this things we have to know how will the product be shipped, who will pay for the shipping cost, the buyer or the seller and in what currency will the payment be made and when is it due. Step four is provide products or services. After agreement is reached on selling terms, the finished goods are shipped. last but not least the transaction must be completed. This is when payments are due if they haven’t been received yet. So many little things make up International Business Activity. Germany is one of the most developed countries when it comes to automobiles and sportswear Adidas, Pumas, porches and Mercedes is things they are known for. Germany is the 5th largest economy in the world and the biggest in the Euro-zone. Germany is really a pretty place, their climate consist of temperate and marine days to cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers. once in a while it will be warm. Germany has a lot of different ethnicity's, such as Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish. With different ethnicity's comes different languages. The official language is German of course but there are Minority languages such as Sorbian, spoken in the East; Danish, Mainly in the area along the danish border. Germany is very much a planning culture. They like to think ahead and know what they will be doing at a specific time on a specific day. German’s believe that maintaining clear lines of demarcation between people, place, and things is the surest way to lead a structure and ordered life. Germany has a federal republic as government. Their meeting etiquette's are as same as ours. when someones comes in trying to make business, they must give a greeting and a quick, firm handshake. To actually have a good business environment you must know about the country's differences and etiquette’s that are needed to make a good impression and to also make them want to do business with you. Business isn’t as easy as it looks but it sure is interesting and interactive.

‍Economic Conditions - Abby C.
//This section should include factors that make up the Economic Conditions of your country. Be sure to include information on the legal sytem of your country. How does this legal system help or hurt business in your country? What kinds of situations have brought (or are bringing) positive changes for the business environment in your country? Be detailed and specific in your explanations - a minimum of 250-300 words with links, graphics, and annotations.// The economic conditons of Germany would be a marine and temperate type. It is mostly cloudy cool most parts of germany are hilly with wet summers and winters, and on the southern part their is occasionally a "fhun" a wind that blows and is usually humid. Its Legal System would be a Federal Republic of Germany, who also guarantee stable laws for the people. The right to be equal and before have freedom before the law which is ensured by the Basic Law. The standared of a Democratic Constitutional State are to improve the Constitution.The German supreame court that is The Federal Constitutional Court guides and maintenance of these rights and care of justice the management of Justiceis divided into five branches which are ordinary, labor, administrative, social, and financial courts. "CIA The World Factbook." //Central Intelligence Agency//. Print. . Overall, Germany has been undergoing very good changes in its tax law troughout the last few years deacreasing a 53%(1998)-(2005).Also t he recognized high leval of Legal stability attracts foreign companies and its to benefit of the countries investments and its enterprising activity in the country. "Good general conditions strengthen the consumer climate in Germany." //GFK Group//. 2011. Web. 29 Nov 2011. .



=‍Imports, Exports, and Trade Relations - Krizia A. = //This section should include a list of major imports and exports of both your country and several countries in the region. Explain why these items are comminly bought and sold by people in the region. Be detailed and specific in your explanations - a minimum of 250-300 words with links, graphics, and annotations.// ===‍Germany's Imports, Exports, and Trade Relations=== Germany is the fifth largest economy in the world and the largest economy in the euro-Zone. Depending heavily on its exports to drive the economy with a strong network of trade relationships. With almost all the major trading countries in Europe and all over the world, along with a weakened euro, Germany became the world's 3rd largest exporter in 2010. One of the strongest demands for German's commodities is automobiles. In 2009, Germany produced 5.2 million vehicles, and was the worlds 4th largest producer and larges exporter of automobiles. Germany automobile companies also dominate 90% of the top tier automobile market, which boasted brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.

‍Exports:
$1.303 trillion in 2010

‍Export-commodities:
machinery, vehicles, chemicals, metals, manufactures, foodstuffs, and textiles.

‍Primary exports partners:
France 10.2% of total exports, US 6.7%, Netherlands 6.7%, UK 6.6%, Italy 6.3%, Austria 6%, china 4.5%.

‍Imports:
$1.099 trillion in 2010

‍Primary import-commodities:
machinery, vehicles,chemicals, foodstuffs, textiles, and metals.

‍Primary imports partners:
Netherlands 8.5% of total imports, China 8.25%, France 8.2%, US 5.9%, Italy 5.9%, UK 4.9%, belguim 4.3%, Austria 4.3%, and Switzerland 4.2%. As one of the main members of the EU, Germany also strengthened econimic and political ties with other countries. It is a strong supporter of the United Nations and OSCE (Organization for security and Cooperation in Europe). After the unification of the east and West Germany in 1990, relationships between the two former republics strengthened, with the West supporting the east in rebuilding its economy. ===‍[|Annual transfers]amounting to Us = $80 billion, were also transfered from the West to the East Germany to aid in modernization and integration oth the whole germany, which is expected to last till 2019.=== "exports, imports, and trade relations for germany." //CIA factbook// (2011): 1. //germany trade relations//. Web. 29 Nov 2011. 

==‍‍‍Currency: Values and Factors - Miriam T. == //This section should list the major currency of your currency as well as other major currencies in your region. Research factors that might affect the value of these currencies. Contact the local consulate for your country and conduct an interview with someone to obtain information about the monetary system and shopping activities of your country. What economic and political factors influence currency values in your country? How do those factors differ from factors in other countries in the region? Be detailed and specific in your explanations - a minimum of 250-300 words with links, graphics, and annotations.// Germany is one of the most developed countries in the world. Deutsch Mark(German Money) is Germany's currency and is also one of th strongest currencies in the world. The Deutsche Mark was the official currency for West Germany before the it got together with East Germany.in 1991 the Deutsche Mark was the currency for Germany. The currency was divided into 100 Pfenning(German Coin). The Euro was introduced to Europe In the year 1999. So now present day Germany uses the Euro as their main currency. One Euro Equals 1.95583 DM. Factors that affect the currency would be the demand of people. Whenever demand is high and supply is low the value of the currency rises. When the demand is low and supply is high the value of the currency lowers so people would buy more. Other factors would be inflaion. Inflation is when the regular value of goods and services are increased drastictly. This basically lowers or takes away the value of the currency. This is also something that Germany is currently going through.

‍‍Laws and Regulations - Jacky M.
//For this section locate and list examples of laws that affect business activities and international business trade in your country. How do these laws and regulations compare with those of the United States?// //Be detailed and specific in your explanations - a minimum of 250-300 words with links, graphics, and annotations.//

‍Laws and regulations
In the United States Regulations for business activities are require that investors receive financial and other significant information concerning securities being offered for public sale and prohibit fraud in sales. The legal system of Germany is the civil law system. Germanys exports a lot of machinery, vehicles, chemicals, and household equipment and benefits from a highly skilled labor force for thier importing regulations. They are very strict because the product has to be a certain item and has to weight a certain amount. Compared to the United states, they can Import or Export almost anything like fruit, animals, meat and plants but there are no foreign exchange controls over payment for imports. Some of the disputes of the United States is that they have domestic measures closely with its own neighbors like Canada and Mexico they do that to monitor and control legal and illegal personnel, transport, and commodities across the international borders. In Germany they have no disputes what so ever.



‍Consumer Products/Services - Cris R.
The CPS is one of the global leaders among testing institute's, operating a network of laberatories and inspection sites in more then 40 countries. This would expand if the instituate in Germany would increase the numbers of services for every consumer product. The expenditure on medical treatment for one example has tended to increase as a proportion of national income through out the European Union. Overall, there's been a rising trend in low-spending countries and since the nineteeh century. The German economy has been shaped by industrial production, international trade, and the rise of consumers culture. Sadly, the number of people involved in agricultural production that have droped 2.7 percent of German work force were involved in agricultrual foresty, and fishery combined and 48 percent was devoted to agricultrual products and 85 percent of it is domestic food needs.



‍Promotional Activities - Vivian R.
//This section should describe the common promotional activities in your region. How do these compare with advertising and sales promotions in the United States?// //Be detailed and specific in your explanations - a minimum of 250-300 words with links, graphics, and annotations.//

‍Small Business Success - Corrina R.
These are examples of some small businesses Advertising & Sales, Automotive, Cleaning & Maintenance, Pet Services, and Sports & Recreation. The 2 main problems in starting a small business is to make money, paying your bills and living expenses in the meantime. Small business owners overcome these challenges by knowing how to sell on your prices of your item. Dont be a failure on making money change your attitude and be coffedent. Making enough to pay to live your shop.

‍Conclusion - Oscar R.
//This section should include a detailed summary of the team's research. Based on your research, what type of business would be the most successful in your country? Why// 'International Business Activity" is a major process that all counrties go through. Germany is a well developed country which means they import and export plenty of goods through the world. Germany is known for these 4 major products that are exported from germany all around the world are "Adidas", 'Pumas" "Porches" and Mercedes Benz". All of Germany's citizens's rights are protected by something called 'The Basic Law'. Unlike the U.S , Germany has 5 different branches ,  ordinary, labor, administrative, social, and financial courts.Germany is 5th largest economy in the world which is no wonder why their the 4th largest producer in the world that imports and exports the most.  They export and import machinery, vehicles, chemicals, metals, manufactures, foodstuffs, and textiles. Two of the main products exported through out the world are the "Porsche" and "Mercedes Benz"Germany can Import or Export almost anything like fruit, animals, meat and plants but there is no foreign exchange controls over payment for imports , in other words there's no taxes. The CPS (Consumer Product Service) increases the number of services for every consumer product. The small businesses of Germany are Advertising & Sales, Automotive, Cleaning & Maintenance, Pet Services, and Sports & Recreation. Having a small business in Germany are having to pay your bills and living expenses. Overall, Germany is a very well developed country with a strong economy and an amazing Import/Export and Trade Relation.