1 Intil recently, people and businesses were oppressed by the state and this has affected people's attitudes. It is not uncommon for laws to be ignored and taxes to go unpaid. In some cases, only contracts between close personal friends are acknowledged. Therefore, networking is vital for a successful business. Presently, the legal situation in Russia is in a state of flux, with laws constantly being rewritten. Those that exist are often unenforceable. Most agreements are therefore made on a trust basis, so it is vital that personal relationships do not break down. The management style is centralized and directive. Too much debate can indicate a lack of decisiveness.Subordinates take orders from the 'big boss'. Many Westemers see this as a lack of initiative on the part of middle managers, but in actual fact, middle managers have little power. Most delays occur because the question has not been presented to the actual decision-maker. However, things are changing in Russia. The old regime is gradually being replaced by Westem business style, and younger managers will have a much more modem approach than their older counterparts.
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