ECONOMIC CONDITION MATRIX

COUNTRY GDP GNP POPULATIO INCOME EDUCATION CULTURE REFERENCES

N
PHILIPPINE 330.91 2,801,216.28 108,098,344 Sixty percent of K-12 Education since Known as the https://psa.gov.ph/content/employment-situation-january-2019
S billion US PHP Million in Million (July the population 15 June 2011 melting pot of
dollars in the fourth 2019) years old and western and https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/01/03/1774183/philippines
2018 – quarter of 2018 over are in the 1 yr. Kindegarten eastern cultures. -population-hit-107-million-2018
Trading Based on the labor force. 1-6/7 – Elementary It is culturally
Economics Exports: 2015 Census 7/8-10 – Junior High strongly Euro- http://www.popcom.gov.ph/
6.15B of Population Employment rate school American.
with a Total is recorded at 94.8 11-12 – Senior High https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_Philippines
Population of
313.6 semiconductors percent. school LANGUAGE:
100,979,303
billion and electronic and 2010-
English https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/philippines/gross-national-
USD products, 2015 Employed females 13 yrs of compulsory Filipino product
(2017) – transport Population – 38.7% education Local
en.wiki equipment, Growth Rate Employed males – Language/Dialec https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-culture-of-the-
garments, of 1.72 and 61.3% 4-5 years in tertiary t philippines.html
copper calculation RELIGION:
products, using 55.9% – Service Before 2011 90.07% identify https://www.britannica.com/place/Philippines/Cultural-life
petroleum Geometric Sector as Christians
products, Equation 19.7% - Industry Pre elem (Optional) with 80.58%
coconut oil, 22.2% - 1-6 Roman Catholic
Incidence of
fruits Poverty
Agriculture 1-4 Church; 5.6% of
21% (as of 1st citizens
Imports: Sem 2018) Underemploymen 10 yrs of compulsory identifying as
9.43B t - 15.6% education Muslim
CUISINE:
electronic Unemployment - 4-5 years in tertiary Rice as a main
products, 5.2% staple; (used in
mineral fuels, deserts too)
machinery and as of CLOTHING:
transport January 2019 slacks, shirts,
equipment, skirts, and
iron and steel, dresses based on
textile fabrics, European
grains, designs are
chemicals, common. Barong
plastic and Terno
FAMILY:
Family centered
Close family ties
can and
extended family
is common
CULTURAL
CONCEPTS:
Bayanihan”
(cooperation).
“Pakikisama”
(one with the
group) where
Filipinos need to
maintain a
smooth
interpersonal
relationship with
one another,
even when
others are
wrong.
“Utang na Loob”
(a deep sense of
gratitude) to
show
appreciation or
return a favour
to someone.
“Padrino”
(godfather)
system uses a
person of
influence or
position to get
things done
faster.
GENDER
EQUALITY
CUBA $96.85 $81.92 billion 11,492 195 70.5% of the Compulsory school - Vibrant culture https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/CUB/cuba/gnp-gross-
billion US US dollars in Million population 15 nine years heavily national-product
dollars in 2015 (2019) years old and over Optional school: influenced Latin
2017 – are in the labor Three-year upper American, https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/cuba-exports-and-imports.html
Trading Population force(2013) secondary education European,
Economics Growth Rate African and https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Cuba
Imports $15.2B is -0.1% Indigenous
(machinery, (2002-2012) 4.691 million labor Primary Education: American http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/cuba-population/
petroleum, force as of 2017. 6 years Culture.
chemicals, 72.3% - state LANGUAGE: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Cuba
food, and sector Secondary Education: Spanish
equipment) 27.7% - non-state • Middle school: English https://havana-live.com/cuba-boasts-high-employment-rate-millions-
sector 3 years RELIGION: in-private-sector/
Exports $1.74B • Upper Secondary 47% Roman
Raw sugar, Unemployment: Education: Catholic https://www.indexmundi.com/cuba/economy_profile.html
Refined 1.70% (2018) 3 years 22% Non-
Petroleum, religious https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/national-
Rolled Tobacco, 26% other traditions/cuban-tradition2.html
Hard liquor and Optional: National religious sector
Citrus Fruits. Programmes of upper 5% Protestant
secondary education
which include CUISINE:
advanced vocational Ajiaco, a soup
training consider to be
Cuba's comfort
Higher Education: 4 to food.
5 years CLOTHING:
licentiate/Professiona Latin styles like
l Diploma tiered ruffled
skirts,
Literacy rate: 99.75% exaggerated
sleeves and
brightly colored,
embroidered
shirts and
blouses.
Communication Style Matrix
COUNTRY FORMAL
PHILIPPINES Verbal
 Business Language is English
 Generally indirect in communication.
 Expect people to defer decision making to
Sources: those in higher ranking positions.
 Negotiations often progress slowly as
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/filipino-culture/filipino-culture-communication#filipino- Filipinos like to check in on how everyone
culture-communication feels about a matter.
 Refer to people with their office title, such
https://www.worldbusinessculture.com/country-profiles/the-philippines/culture/business- as Director, Attorney, and etc.
communication-style/  It is not uncommon to see someone texting
while in meetings.
https://www.international.gc.ca/cil-cai/country_insights-apercus_pays/ci-
ic_ph.aspx?lang=eng
Non-verbal
 Use of handshake is a common greeting in
business.
 Use of English in business conduct.
 It is important to be punctual. You can
expect a Filipino to be on time when the
appointment is business-related.
 Personal relationships play a large role in
Filipino business culture
 Filipino business culture is hierarchical.
 unlikely to directly refuse a proposal or
reject something you say
 Dress code is informal in general
INFORMAL
Verbal
 Use of “po” and “opo” when addressing
elderly, people of position or unfamiliar
persons
 Use “Pagmamano” when meeting elderly
 To avoid directly saying ‘no’, a Filipino may
say ‘bahala na’, which generally means that
it is up to God’s will or fate.
 Use of ‘psst’ to call someone’s attention
 Parents and other elders are never
addressed on a first name basis
Non-verbal
 Relaxed approach to time.
 Remove one’s shoes before entering
someone’s home
 Refusing refreshments is considered
impolite
 will use their finest crockery and cutlery
when they have a visitor
 Reluctant to take the last serving of any
shared food served at a meal. Food and
drink is intrinsic to Filipino hospitality
 will offer a person passing by to stop and
eat
 it is common for Filipinos to walk hand in
hand or arm in arm
 Smile or laugh may indicate happiness or
pleasure, used to relieve tension or used to
cover embarrassment.
 Point to objects by puckering their lips and
moving their mouths in the direction they
are pointing to.
 Modest display of affection like holding

CUBA Verbal
 Business Language is English
https://dziegelmeyer.wordpress.com/2013/10/23/nonverbal-communication-in-cuba/amp/  Cubans value moderation, they find it
inappropriate if someone is excessively
http://acad.depauw.edu/~mkfinney/teaching/Com227/culturalPortfolios/CUBA/Verbal.html timid or excessively confident.
 Cubans are very direct and concise when it
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-languages-are-spoken-in-cuba.html comes to business because they are
consumed with getting the task done
quickly and efficiently.
 Expect people to defer decision making to
those in higher ranking positions.
Non-verbal
 Use of handshake is a common greeting in
business.
 Use of English in business conduct.
 Having good personal relationships will
open many doors that may get
obstructed/closed otherwise. Before
getting to business, it is a good idea to
establish a rapport with your colleague
or client.
hands and putting an arm around the
shoulders are acceptable in the Philippines.
Verbal
 Saying hello when entering a place is a very
good common and is a sign of good
manners.
 When talking they tend to speak loudly,
just to show emphasis that they are
knowledgeable and confident on the
subject being discussed.
Non-verbal
 It is considered very rude to take a step
back from the person with whom you are
speaking.
 They feel comfortable being physically
close to another individual.
 Cuban’s tend to be very direct and clear
about what they need/want/are talking
about, however, constant eye contact
should be avoided. This is because too
much will make them feel uncomfortable.
Yet, refusing or avoiding eye contact is
considered a sign of dishonesty.
 They greet friends with a kiss in the cheek
and a hug.
 Cubans often use physical gestures in
communicating such as puckering the lips
when it comes to pointing to someone or
something. Other gestures like crunching
or wrinkling of nose indicates that the
person can’t understand what you are
trying to say and a slouched back which
shows that the person is not feeling well.