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The Netherlands

The Netherlands. The Netherlands. Established 1815 Size: 2x New Jersey Population: 16 Million (compared to 319 Million US population) Capital – Amsterdam 12 Provinces ( Noord -Holland and Zuid -Holland) but NOT called Holland Monarchy : King Willem-Alexander. History.

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The Netherlands

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  1. The Netherlands

  2. The Netherlands Established 1815 Size: 2x New Jersey Population: 16 Million (compared to 319 Million US population) Capital – Amsterdam 12 Provinces (Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland) but NOT called Holland Monarchy : King Willem-Alexander

  3. History The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999.

  4. People • Language – Dutch & Fresian • Ikhou van jou (Dutch) • Ik bin fereale op dy (Fresian) • Religions – 41% none, 31% Roman Catholic, 13% Dutch Reformed, and 15% other • Tall – average height 6’1 • Blunt • Modest

  5. Strange Facts • Invented Gin • 70% of the worlds bacon • Bicycle capital for the world 18 million • First Country to legalize same sex marriage in 2001

  6. Do’s • - be direct and concise. They do not perceive this as rude. This includes small talk. It is not necessary in the Netherlands. • - expect to be called by your first name, and you may feel comfortable to do the same. • - be punctual. This is very important. • - avoid pretention. Dress conservatively. Avoid bragging. • - stick to the agenda for the meeting. • - include education (BS, MBA, etc) on business cards. The Dutch value education.

  7. Don’t • do not ever ask about pay! • - do not argue using emotions. Support all your arguments with facts and figures. • - do no inquire about the personal lives of business associates. They are private people. • - do not give praise or reprimands in public. Both are done privately. • - don't refer to the Netherlands as Holland! • - do not give expensive gifts to your business partners. Your generosity may be perceived as a bribe. • - do not chew gum in public. This is considered rude. • - do not talk with your hands in your pocket. This is also considered rude.

  8. Business Exports Imports Machines Transport equipment Chemicals Fuels Foodstuffs Clothing  • Food • Machinery and equipment • Chemicals • Fuel 

  9. Training Plan To process their natural resources, vocational training in the following areas: Machine operation Machine repair Manufacturing facilities Maintenance Worker Median pay $44,160 or (E 33,906) Average pay for Mechanical Engineer is E 35,896)

  10. Training Plan cont. • Elementary school CITO test • High School – student selects either • VMBO – 4 years - 60% practical vocational training • HAVO – 5 years – 1-2 years vocational followed by university or enter work force. Often an agricultural focus. Instead add machine repair. • VWO- 6 years university • Agricultural focus > machine repair. • On the job training / apprenticeship

  11. References • Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands • www.economywatch.com • www.payscale.com • Bureau of Labor and Statistics

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