Sourcing products in China: A Cultural Perspective

Background and Orientation
Is it smart to source Nike Shoe's in China? Well in order to formulate an answer to this question, we must take many things into consideration. One of the most important things in a foreign country is it's cultural orientation. And in order to engage in proper business practices with countries outside of our own, we must consider a number of these cultural factors. We must look at the entire history of the country and investigate it's business relations with the United States. We must also take a closer look at the people residing in the country and become familiar with some of their customs and traditions. With this information, we can better understand the Chinese culture and compile sourcing information for possible future relations sourcing within this country.
Early on, China was gradually reduced after 1840 to a semi-feudal country (Elworthy, 4). The Chinese people struggled for national independence and for democracy and freedom, which lead to ...