The business specifics of selected countries from three continents

This bachelor thesis acquaints the reader with the issue of cultural differences and etiquette in the Czech Republic, the People's Republic of China and the United States. The aim of this thesis is to compare the cultural differences and etiquette in terms of negotiation in a specific area: organizing animal protection, namely pet adoption. A partial aim of the thesis is to monitor the existing literature, to monitor some selected organizations engaged in animal rescue and in prevention of cruelty committed against animals, and to compare the particular countries' individual approaches resulting from cultural differences. The data and information relating to Czech non-profit organization have been obtained through personal consultations. The data relating to the other non-profit organizations derives from the web sources. First, the thesis deals with the issues of globalization and communication characteristics of cultural dimensions necessary for understanding some of the connections described in the following chapters. The information gathered there shows a valuable comparison of different approaches to specific business negotiation in the selected countries; this may be important if there is an interest in international cooperation, from the perspective of both individuals and representatives. The thesis provides a comprehensive overview of cultural differences and etiquette in the Czech, Chinese and American culture, and of negotiation practices when adopting pets.