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CULTURE AND ITS INFLUENCE IN BUSINESS

Religion Currencies used Portuguese, african and indigenous


• Catholic 65% • Brazil Real indian influences
• Protestant 22%
• Largest Catholic population 123 million One of the largest economy in the
people world
The government
• Democratic federative republic
• Presidential system
• Three branches
• Executive
Population • Legislative
• 212.350.977 • Judiciary

Life expectancy Language


• Men 71,6 • Portuguese
• Women 78,8
CULTURE AND ITS INFLUENCE IN BUSINESS
“To our friends, everything; to others, the law” Good eye contact is expected.

Negotiate with people not with companies Close proximity and physical contact.

Brazilian business is hierarchical. Title- Person’s first name

Greetings involving women will involve kissing of both


cheeks. Meetings often start and finish late.

Handshakes are usually reserved for men.


Appearance should reflect your level of importance.

Hugging and back slapping


The O.K. sign in Brazil is considered rude.

Constant interruption whilst someone is acceptable. Relationship with your Brazilian counterparts is not
purely transactional. It is personal as well.
Conversation topics “good” and “bad”
BRAND IMPACT IN THE WORLD
THE LARGEST GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR OF SNACK FOODS
• Acquisitions (Smartfood)
• Ability to anticípate changes (trans fat)
FORBES #40

BRAND VALUE $14.7B

EMPLOYEES 50000

SALES $11.7B
+ 40 COUNTRIES
GENDER PARITY (38%)
NORTH AMERICA
ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
EUROPE
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
ASIA, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
Bibliography
• https://www.forbes.com/companies/frito-lay/#18a7d3230bf1
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinatroitino/2018/05/08/the-future-of-
snacking-according-to-frito-lay/#404118185856

https://www.pepsico.com/docs/album/annual-reports/pepsico-inc-2017-annual-
report.pdf
https://www.fritolay.com/making-a-positive-impact/supporting-communities
https://www.todaytranslations.com/consultancy-services/business-culture-and-
etiquette/doing-business-in-brazil/
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/brazilian-culture/brazilian-culture-
etiquette#brazilian-culture-etiquette
http://worldpopulationreview.com/governments/brazil/

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