The Danes
Dimensions & Values
Companies
Facts
100
What are the most common names?
Anne & Peter
100
When working in Denmark, do you experience a "high" or "low" power distance?
Denmark has a very low power distance.
100
How many companies are there in Denmark? Approximately 100.000 or 200.000 or 300.000
Approximately 300.000
100
How many hours do employees work per week? (standard full-time employment)?
Standard full-time employment is set at around 37 hours a week in Denmark.
200
How many % of the people working in Copenhagen area goes by bike to Work?
36%
200
How many % of the Danes believe the Danish Justice system is fair?
85%
200
Are the most large or small companies in Denmark?
There are most small companies in Denmark! Micro-companies with less then 10 employees are more than 90% of the companies in Denmark.
200
How many weeks of holidays are employees entitled to each year (minimum)?
All employees in Denmark are entitled to five weeks’ holidays.
300
How many % of the Danes live alone?
Approximately 40%
300
Do you always shake hands when you meet people for a job interview?
Yes! We shake hands when we meet a person the first time. A nice, firm handshake accompanied by eye contact and a smile.
300
Mention at least 5 of the top20 companies in Denmark.
1. AP Møller Maersk 2. Novo Nordisk 3. ISS 4. Arla 5. Dong Energy 6. Carlsberg 7. United shipping USTC 8. DLG 9. Danish Crown 10. Dansk Supermarked 11. DSV 12. Vestas 13. Coop 14. SAS 15. Danfoss 16. Statoil 17. F.L.Smidt & Co. 18. Lego 19. Siemens 20. Danish Agro
300
In order earn paid holidays, you need to have worked full time for a whole year. Explain the difference between the calendar year and the "Holiday year"
You earn paid holidays in the calendar year from 1 January to 31 December • You earn 2.08 paid holidays per month of employment • You take paid holiday in the subsequent year (vacation year) form 1 May to 30 April.
400
Which is the most sold car in Denmark?
Volkswagen
400
Are Danes on time for meetings?
Yes. Danes are actually quite punctual. If you're running late, let the people you are meeting know that you will be late.
400
Is Denmark a good country to start a business?
Yes! 1.Switzerland 2.United Kingdom 3.Sweden 4.Finland 5.Netherlands 6.United States of America 7.Singapore 8.Denmark 9.Luxembourg 10.Hong Kong (China)
400
How many weeks of holidays in a row are you entitled to?
All employees have the right to three weeks’ uninterrupted holiday between 1 May and 30 September (primary holiday).
500
What is the name of the Danish Prime Minister?
Helle Thorning Schmidt
500
TRUST is a keyword of the Danish culture. Can you give an example?
Example: Your manager trust that the job will be done in time and as agreed without supervision from the manager. Example: Babies sleeping outdoors. Example: Stalls of fruit and vegetables by road
500
How many (%) of the private companies in Denmark used their network to recruite new employees in 2014?
66%
500
Between 10 March and 15 April each year, SKAT will send you an annual tax statement and an information card. You must check the figures on your annual tax statement and report any changes or additions. TAX in Danish is: SKAT. What else does SKAT mean in Danish?
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