Making Sense of Iranian Society, Culture, and Business, livre ebook

Iran represents a large and emerging economy with a strategic location extending from the Persian Gulf to Central Asia, a huge consumer market, tremendous natural resources, and numerous petrochemical and manufacturing industries, which require heavy investment and development. Understanding the Iranian business
environment requires a holistic approach because in Iran society, culture, religion, economy, politics, and family are intimately intertwined. Therefore, this book adopts a broad scope and relies on a wide range of academic and professional resources to bring insights into the Iranian context. The author bridges theory and practice by offering a reasonable blend of academic perspective and practical expertise. He offers an analytical, readable, comprehensive, and impartial account. This book is a valuable reference for business managers, investors, analysts, policy makers, scholars, students, expatriates, travelers, and all those who are concerned with the Iranian affairs.
Introduction ..........................................................................................ix
Part 1 Making Sense of Iranian Society ....................................1
Chapter 1 Iran and Iranians...............................................................3
Chapter 2 Salient Themes and Trends in Iran’s History ....................21
Chapter 3 Current Issues .................................................................33
Chapter 4 The Various Causes and Features of
the Islamic Revolution ....................................................49
Chapter 5 The Distinctive Features of Iranian Shia ..........................63
Chapter 6 A Hybrid and Complex Political System .........................75
Chapter 7 Iran and the World .........................................................87
Part 2 Making Sense of Iranian Business ..............................105
Chapter 8 Structure and Components of Iran’s Economy ..............107
Chapter 9 Energy Market ..............................................................125
Chapter 10 Nonoil Sectors ..............................................................135
Chapter 11 Business Environment and Management Practices ........147
Chapter 12 Consumers and Consumption ......................................165
Chapter 13 Cultural Traits ...............................................................181
Chapter 14 Communication and Negotiation Styles .......................195
Glossary ..........................................203
Notes ..........................................205
References ..........................................225
Index ..........................................245