Research Guides: Business Research: Intl Bus

Librarian

she/her/hers

Contact:

936-294-3587
lshen@shsu.edu
Rm 223F, Library main floor

Country Culture & Profiles (incl. Business & Cultural Etiquette)

CountryWatch This link opens in a new window
A to Z World Culture This link opens in a new window
A to Z World Food This link opens in a new window
Specialized resource for cultural & dining etiquette from different countries

In-depth Country Reports

MarketLine Plus This link opens in a new window
Analysis of political, economic, social, technological, legal, & environmental structures (PESTLE)

Country Commercial Guides (CCG)
Detailed guides from the US Govt Commercial Service on doing business in different countries,
incl. trade regulations, stds, & business customs... etc.
globalEDGE
Free Country Guides & Resources, courtesy of Michigan State University
World Bank Doing Business Guides
New resource launching in September 2024; click "Doing Business Legacy" for most recent guides from 2020
World Factbook (from CIA)

OECD Economic Surveys
Reports by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
World Bank Country & Economic Data
Country & economic data from the World Bank, incl. downloadable World Development Indicators
United Nations Statistical Yearbook
Yearly review of social & economic conditions at global & country-level
EuroStat
Trade statistics from EU Countires from the European Commission
Asian Development Bank
Economic data and reports by country & region
Global Competitiveness Report
From the World Economic Forum, which consists of over 1,000 top global corporations

Communication and Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new window
Articles on communication styles practices across different cultures
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Suggested search using (career guide AND country name)
Engine Orange This link opens in a new window
Articles covers multiple disciplines, including psychology, sociology, political science, and communications... etc.

Resume & Job Guides

Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Use search words: (country name) AND career guide

Job Listings

Use a key concept AND country name:

e.g. Business Etiquette AND China

Or, click to find books on these subjects: