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Introduction:
We are living in a transition point of history where dynamics of human communication, social system and demography is changing due to rapid development of technology, human migration and globalization. At present invention of information sharing technologies has enabled people of different geographical location, background, culture and race to work together which the world has never seen before. Due to those changes. international business has reached to a new Hight and leaving impact on economics, culture, communication and business management. New challenges are emerging for the business leaders and senior officials to deal with different people in business meetings and forums.
Australia in a country in southern hemisphere with an emerging economy. Open economy policy of the Australian Government and rapid emigration of people from all over the world to Australia is become a new opportunity for business expansion. On the other hand, Bangladesh is also developing its economic strength and day by day increasing it ability to export to different foreign territories. Other than that, a vast number of young students and young professionals entering Australia to fulfill their endeavor. Thus, it is become a challenge for Bangladeshi professionals involved in international business with Australia and those who are emigrating to Australia to understand and know the business and communication culture of Australia.
In this paper we have tried to provide short overview on Australian culture and business communication along with a comparison with Hofstedes Cultural Dimension and basics of Australian business etiquette for the better understanding of the reality we have also provided some basic information like history, geography, demography, economy and business environment.
History:
The Europeans came to Australia in the 17th century and territorial claims were made form 1770 after Capt. James COOK started colonialization in the name of Great Britain over the existing prehistoric settlers, who came from Southeast Asia 40,000 years before the Europeans. The that time it was a penal colony. But in 1851, gold mine was discovered near New South Wales and the event contributes the population boom. Later in 1901, with six states, Commonwealth of Australia was created unified under a constitution.
Geography:
Area: The country is in Oceania continent surrounded by Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. Geographic coordinates of Australia are 27 00 S, 133 00 E. The total area of the country is 7,741,220 sq km where 7,682,300 sq km is land and 58,920 sq km is water bodies. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2019)
Topography: The country is mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast. It is considered as worlds lowest continent. The mean elevation is 330 meters. Mount Kosciuszko has the highest peak which is 2228 meters above sea level. (Geoscience Australia, 2019)
Climate: Australia is in the southern hemisphere. It is a large continent and different areas have different weather conditions. The country has four seasons. The north of Australia experiences tropical influenced climate.
Season Months
Summer December to March
Autumn March to May
Winter June to August
Spring September to November
The southern areas of the Continent are generally are cooler, sometimes rainy winters. The mountains in this region have a typical mountain climate, the highest peaks are usually covered by snow year-round. (Weather Online, 2019)
Demography:
Population: Australia is enjoying relatively consistent population growth. The population has reached 25 million in 2018 with an average 1.6% of growth rate and density of 3.14%. Countrys east and southeast parts consist highest concentration of people. And the population has a balanced sex structure, with a male female ratio of 99:100. Because of the improved living condition and decreasing death rate the countrys life expectancy has gradually increased, which is now greater than 82 years. (Census of Population and Housing: Nature and Content, Australia, 2016 , 2015)
Ethnic groups: In both, colonial era and post federation era, mostly European settlers migrated to Australia. During World War II a large scale of European migrants swamps Australia and the population become more than double at the end of the war. Due to White Australia policy non-European migrants were discouraged till mid -1970s. After that a significant number of non-Europeans migrated to Australia. According to countries census published in 2016 the common ancestries were –