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035			_a(Sirsi) u115462
100			_aOsbourne, H
245			_aBonjour, colleague
260			_c2001
490			_aEstates Gazette _v(0143) 27 October 2001, 170-171(2)
520			_aThe first of a three-part monthly series looking at the experiences of British surveyors working abroad, focuses on France and the differences between British and French work practices. Highlights important aspects of French business culture such as conducing meetings over lunch and the formality of business practices. Explains that the French broker's approach is less customer focused than the UK or US, doesn't offer the same level of advice and fees are requested from both sides. Provides a short guide to the French business culture looking at business structures, management style, meetings, team working, communication style and women in business. Also includes a checklist of approaches and attitudes that prevail in the French business environment. Concludes that French processes are starting to become more anglicised but it is still important for British surveyors to conduct a policy of non-interference in the French business culture.
590			_aABS
650			_aPROPERTY INDUSTRY
650			_aBUSINESS CULTURE
650			_aSURVEYORS
650			_aSURVEYING
650			_aFRANCE
650			_aUNITED KINGDOM
650			_aWORKING PRACTICES
650			_aSECONDMENT
690			_aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
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