Ugly Americans : past, present, and future : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

The central purpose of this paper is to discuss the common views that foreign nationals have concerning U.S. businesspeople and to consider the reasons why these views exist. These are important factors to consider because they have a profound effect on the success of U.S. firms operating internationally. The consequences which these views may hold are also contemplated and presented. Possible corrective measures and solutions which may be able to reverse these generalizations about American businesspeople are proposed. Ideally, if these suggestions are followed, foreign citizens will develop more positive views of U.S. culture and Americans participating in the global marketplace.