Czech-Colombian business cooperation with consideration of cultural differences

The aim of this bachelor thesis is to analyze the business relations between the Czech Republic and Colombia and to compare both cultures. The thesis is divided into five chapters. The first chapter deals with the general characteristics of Colombia. The second chapter is focused on the economic situation of Colombia, which includes the analysis of macroeconomic indicators and a description of international trade. The third chapter introduces the Czech-Colombian business relations, which includes the trade balance, the commodity structure of export and import, and most important Czech companies featured on the Colombian market. The following chapter is devoted to cultural and business specifics, including a comparison of both countries according to Geert Hosfede. The last chapter includes interviews with specialists of Colombian market.