s: (read the lessons below this question) 1. Chose three (3) Filipino values discussed in topic 4 and describe how these values affect the attitudes of business constituents. Cite one concrete example for each. 2. Choose three (3) Filipino values and infer how these values influence business practices. Cite one concrete example for each. DISCUSSIONS!!!! 1. UTANG NA LOOB "A debt of good will (utang na loob in Filipino) is incurred when a person becomes the beneficiary of significant assistance or favor given by another. Usually, the beneficiary is in acute need of the assistance given or favor granted. This provides an opportunity for the giving of help to serve as a vehicle for the expression of sympathy or concern. 2. FILIAL PIETY Filial piety is an important concept in Filipino culture. It is understood as essential in order to maintain the collective face of the family and to avoid experiencing hiya (see Social Interactions and Hiya in 'Core Concepts'). Many Filipinos hold the belief that each family member has several duties and responsibilities they must uphold. 3. PADRINO SYSYTEM The padrino system also encompasses the Filipino bilateral kinship system within which patron- client relations often take place. The padrino system highlights the importance of the Filipino idea of the 'family', especially in the making of political decisions. Within the radiating bilateral networks of kinsmen and ritual-kinsmen, an individual Filipino necessarily forges selective personal alliances to negotiate his or her way through the complexities of intra-familial and inter-familial politics. Reinforcing this social fluidity, 4. SUKI "In the Philippines there is a special business relationship referred to as 'suki' in the Filipino language. According to Ronald (1991), 'in the commercial context, suki relationships (market- exchange partnerships) may develop between two people who agree to become regular customer and supplier. 5. MANANA HABIT "Maana is a Spanish word meaning 'tomorrow' or 'later' which is also described as procrastination. The photo portrays just that, there is still a lot of time left and do it tomorrow or later. Maana habits simply means putting off important tasks for later and hastily make it to the last minute when the deadline draws closer. 6. Amor Propio "Amor propio" is Spanish word which means self -love; a sense of self-esteem or self respect that prevents a person from swallowing his pride. It includes sensitivity to personal insult or affront. A slight remark or offensive gesture, though insulting, would not trigger a sense of "amor propio". 7. The Value of Shame ("Hiya") "Hiya" is the value that regulates the Filipinos social behavior. Just as one is very careful not to be subjected to embarrassment or "mapahiya" one must also make it a point not to cause another person's embarassment. For example, in asking favor, both parties are careful not to offend the other. So if a favor cannot be granted, the person who cannot oblige apologizes for his failure to do so with an explanation that it is not his intention to refuse but that other factors beyond his control keep him from doing so. 8. "Go-betweens" An intermediary or "go-between" (locally termed as "padrino") is needed to defuse the situation. The "go- between" makes it possible to raise matters that may have caused a person's "hiya" or embarrassment. The person addressed by the go-between has the prerogative to turn down the request, or contradict the charges and explain his side without fear that he is threatening the amor propio of the petitioner" (sanamagan.wordpress.com, 2010)