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Saudi Arabia has one of the largest male/female gaps. The life of
a woman is very restricted, with laws concerning leaving the
house, dress code, and servitude to the male. Consequences for
breaking out of these sex-based roles are strongly punished. Saudi
Arabia is a masculine society. The masculine country lives in order
to work. Managers are expected to be decisive and confident. To
emphasize fair and competitive performance, they must battle
and conflict resolution.
Culture of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's economy is petroleumbased; 75% of budget revenues and 90% of export earnings come
from the oil industry. Saudi Arabia is one of the few fastest
growing countries in the world with a high per capita income of
$20,700. Extreme heat and aridity are characteristic of most of
Saudi Arabia The Kingdom occupies about 80 percent of the
Arabian peninsula Islam. Islam's two holiest sites, Mecca and
Medina, are located in the country. Public theatres and cinemas
are prohibited. Saudi Arabian dress follows strictly the principles
of hijab