: Business Culture in Israel
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The library resources below can be used to find information about the business environment and culture in Israel. This is only a select list; additional suggestions can be found using the Business/SPEA Information Commons Research Guides.
Country Research (economic, political, social):
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Business Source Premier is a library database with Israeli country reports that provide insight into economics, political conditions, government structure, and technological infrastructure. In addition, one can search for articles related to companies and business. |
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OECDiLibrary is a library database that provides online publications, data, and statistics gathered and produced by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). Locate growth and policy indicators, economic surveys, and trade and tax statistics for Israel. |
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WDI Online is a library database and the premiere data source on the global economy. It includes economic, social, and environmental data for Israel back to 1960. |
Country News:
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This English-language news site provides real-time news and analysis of issues in Israel, the Middle East, and globally. |
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Factiva is a library database that provides access to global news and business information, including local newspapers, same-day newswires, and company reports. Use Factiva to view Israel's current headlines and major news publications. |
Company & Industry Research:
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MarketLine Advantage is a library database that contains company and industry reports and analysis. |
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ReferenceUSA is a library database that provides company profiles. Use the OneSource section to locate information on Israeli companies. |
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Passport GMID: Global Market Information Database Passport GMID is a library database that contains market, industry, and cosumer information and data for 205 countries. |
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ThomsonONE is a library database that provides in-depth company analysis and financials for international, public companies. NOTE: Use Internet Explorer when accessing this database. It is not supported by other browsers. |
Cultural Research:
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GlobeSmart is a library database that provides in-depth information and advice about business, culture, and travel-related topics for Israel (and 64 other countries). NOTE: To access GlobeSmart, choose "Register Here" from the log-in screen and use your @indiana.edu e-mail address to create and register your account. |
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Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands A print guide, located at the Business/SPEA Information Commons Reference Desk (HF5289 .M67 2006), to doing business in more than 60 countries. The section on Israel begins on p. 256. |
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Passport Israel: Your Pocket Guide to Israeli Business, Customs, and Etiquette An e-book that provides an overview of culture, politics, and business, as well as in-depth information on strtegies for success, socializing, customs, and communication. |
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Produced by The World Bank and International Finance Corporation, this annual "Doing Business" report includes data about doing business and regulations in Israel. The country table on p. 171 is useful. |
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Provides information about Israel's governmental structure and history as well as guides to living in and visiting Israel. |
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Israel Social Sciences Data Center The ISDC was established by the faculty of Social Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with a mission to collect, preserve, and distribute data of interest to the academic community. It is a major infrastructure for quantitative research of Israeli social and economic issues. |
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U.S. Commercial Service: Israel The U.S. Commercial Service's website guide to exporting to and doing business in Israel. |
