Islam is intertwined with the government and legal systems in every Middle Eastern country to a greater or lesser extent. As a result business activities, contracts, and relationships operate differently in this area of the world. Understanding the particular combination of religions, ethnic groups, forms of government, and legal systems in each country is essential for success. Understanding some of the fundamentals is a good place to begin.
If you would like to see the models referred to in this podcast, they are available in the most recent book Michael Copeland and I published. The book is called Global Perspectives and is available for $4.99 US dollars on Amazon Books and Apple Books. Please send any feedback to info@globalcollaborations.com. This series of podcasts is designed to help you work more effectively across cultures by developing more global insights.
