Czech Chicago Style Pizza

Term Paper # 101614

Business > Companies
Business > International
European Studies

An analysis of the cultural differences Chicago Style Pizza will have to deal with following its expansion into the Czech Republic.

1,482 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper examines how the Czech Republic has a history embroiled with communism and totalitarianism. It attempts to analyze the cultural differences between the Czech Republic and the United States as a prerequisite to understanding the necessary business risks, which Chicago Style Pizza will face following its expansion into the Czech Republic.

Outline:
History of the Czech Republic
Cultural Differences and Associated Business Risks
Comparative Advantages in the Czech Republic
Hofstede's Evaluation: It's Usefulness in with Chicago Style Pizza in the Czech Republic
Trade Barriers in the Czech Republic
Economics of the Pizza Market in the Czech Republic: Demand, Cost Structure, and Elasticities

From the Paper:

"The Czech Republic is moving closer towards Western-style models of business management and economic reform; inevitably increased pizza consumption factors into the constant upward trend. Today the Czech Republic is one of the most affluent of the post-Communist states of Central and Eastern Europe; so Kafka will find a favorable business environment in Prague. Prague is located within Central Europe this is a prime location for new business activities and creates an ideal environment for foreign trade and increased business investment opportunities; Kafka is taking advantage of a fruitful business environment."

Sample of Sources Used:

Breyerova, Petra (2004). "Pizza Market Competition Heats Up". Czech Business Weekly. Retrieved February 3, 2007 from http://www.cbw.cz/phprs/2004122021.html
"Czech Republic", (2006). Culture Grams World Edition 2007. Michigan: ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
"Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions", (n.d.). ITIM International Consultants. Retrieved from http://www.geert-hofstede.com/hofstede_czech_republic.shtml on February 2, 2007.
"Euromonitor International", (2007). Retrieved on January 3, 2007 from the University of Phoenix Library Database.