Nora works in Alpha company, a family enterprise specialising in retail. Nora is the director of public relations at the company and is charged with maintaining a positive outlook for Alpha company nationally and internationally.The company is about to seal a deal with a famous Turkish clothing brand. After the initial agreement, the company board members will travel to Ankara to officially sign contracts and attend press conferences to announce the deal.

Although the deal is private between a privately owned Saudi company and a retailer, it is crucial to Saudi Arabia as it will strengthen trade ties between the two G20 member countries.

In light of what we have studied at IB regarding the importance of cultural and political systems awareness, what do you think Nora should prepare for the mission?

Discuss how meetings should be conducted, social cues and interpretations, food and beverages, and dress code. What aspects of Turkey's political and legal systems do you think Alpha company need to be aware of?The work should be presented as a word-processed essay. It will start with an introduction to Saudi Arabia and Turkey and their business relations. And then, it will move on and discuss the case as described; a comprehensive conclusion should follow.

Word count guide: 900 - 1100 wrds.