ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR OF FRANCE PRESENTED BY TANWEER

HISTORY

Prehistoric And Ancient France

France in the Middle Ages

The Revolt of the Nobles

The French Revolution

INTRODUCTIONNational name: Republique Francaise

Land area (547,030 (sq. km)

Population 66 million

Roman Catholic 83% Protestant 2%, Islam 8%, Jewish 1% unaffiliated 4%

Monetary unit: Euro

Gross Domestic Product GDP US$ 2.712 trillion

GDP per capita US $42,793 Inflation 2%

Cont..

France is member of UNO, G8, G20, NATO and OECD

France is bordered by six countries

France is the world's fifth-largest economy

French citizens enjoy a high standard of living

Economy

France is the world's sixth largest exporter Tourism (1st tourist destination in the world 83

million visited France 2012)

MAIN BUSINESSFinancial servicesBankinginsurance sectorIndustries (machinery, chemicals, automobiles,

aircraft, electronics; textiles, food processing; )

FRENCH PEOPLE BEHAVIOR French people would appreciate if you try to

speak French with them.

A good posture is considered a sign of breeding

Do not put your hands in your pockets.

Do not eat chewing gum in public places.

French people stand close to each other during a conversation.

Cont.….. Be aware of the volume of your voice.

A light grip followed by a brief shake hand

Eye contact is customary.

VALUES OF THE FRENCH PEOPLE

• French great pride in their nation

• Male-dominated culture

Liberté

Egalité

Fraternité

Business operations Transactions Rules and regulations

Registered Business Do not engage in larceny Fraud Contravention of labor law

Business Ethics

ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR

In same level use the informal form of "you”

Punctuality (importance their work place) Task is more important rather than time

Meetings, Presentations, and Negotiation Tactics

Positions and the corresponding power are clearly defined

CONT… Hierarchy

Strategy

Strategies usually developed on a long-term basis

Negotiations

MOTIVATION CONCEPTS IN FRANCE

France is individualistic country

High self-actualization

Expectancy Theory.

HR Management Practice:

PAY SETTING

PERFORMANCE

PROMOTIONS:

TRAINING:

BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYEES

• Excellent social security system

• Minimum wages

• Seven weeks’ vacation per year as well as a 35hour work week

LEADESHIP STYLE/THEORIES:

France organization apply the autocratic styles

Situational Theories