분야
pptxCulture and People
Doing Business in Slovakia
What to Do
What Not to do
Success & Failure Business Cases
Conclusion / Recommendations
Became an independent state on 1 January 1993
after Czechoslovakia spilt into its two constituent parts.
Becomes European Union member since 2004
Currency changed in 2009 (Slovak Koruna -> Euro)
86% Slovak population.
Hungarians, 10% the largest minority
Long history of invasions
The Slovak Republic Culture
Tradition
Established gender roles
An emphasis on Catholicism
Respect for the elder is still prevalent
Slovak culture is gradually being westernized
Personality
Being assertive and self-confident can be perceived as being self-centered
Slovaks have difficulties “selling themselves”.
Identity
Very proud of their country and national identity.
Slovaks and Czechs feel close to each other, sharing a similar culture, language and history.
