Quiz This
True or False?
The Bahamas has a paternalistic culture that values
American individualism and a casual
laid-back style. It’s a Caribbean culture that would be a good fit for
aspiring entrepreneurs seeking a partnership agreement in the
Bahamian business community.
If you traveled to the Caribbean, island of St. Kitts
and *handed out $100 bills to strangers at the airport
A. You would be considered a hero and welcomed into the homes of islanders
B. The money would be returned
C. You would be arrested
*Based on a real incident
ANSWERS
The Bahamas is a matriarchal society and a collectivistic culture.
In direct contrast to the individualism valued in America.
All the members of a particular business
enterprise would have to agree to the joint venture
and without 100% agreement, the joint venture would not
move forward. Although American culture is popular in the Bahamas,
Bahamian business society adheres more to British etiquette,
practices and formality.
And when a well-known entertainer’s husband visited St Kitts
and handed out $100 bills at the airport, recipients returned the money.**
Lesson: Customs and culture differ greatly in other English language countries.
Regardless of race, color or creed. Not learning what those customs
are ahead of time can be costly and sometimes embarrassing for aspiring
entrepreneurs.*
How much do you know about African American
entrepreneurs in the 21st century?
This iconic musician heads the first African American Company
to have their product sold at Wal-Mart? Who is he?
How many African-American Fortune 500 CEOs are there,
and how many are women?
Answers
Lloyd Price, founder of Lawdy Miss Clawdy, which he named after his hit song, supplies a sweet potato cookie.
In late 2012, there were 13 African American CEO’s, 6 active, and 1 woman.
References
PBS Tavis Smiley Interview Feb. 19, 2013
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/interviews/singer-lloyd-price/
Lloyd Price Bio
http://rockhall.com/inductees/lloyd-price/bio/
YouTube Song
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQZVufJfcG0
Infographic Sept. 2012
Economy Watch
How CEO’S Are Made
African American Woman CEO
http://www.forbes.com/profile/ursula-burns/
*Research paper written for my small business class several years ago.
**C-Span Feb.3 2013
In-depth with Randall Robinson
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310247-1
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