...Part 2 Cases Case 1A–Joint Venture #1: The Corning-Vitro Divorce This case analyzes the business venture and subsequent breakup of Corning Glass Works, and American company, and Vitro, a Mexican firm. Suggested Questions for Class Discussion 1. Did Vitro and Corning do enough research before engaging in a joint venture? 2. Was it wise to start with such a large venture? 3. Could some of the problems have been mitigated through cultural training during the joint venture? 4. Was two and one half years long enough to try to make the joint venture work? Was it too long? 5. What can the two companies do to prevent such situations from occurring in the future? Case 1B–Joint Venture #2: The Volvo-Renault Marriage This case presents an overview of the successful alliance between two automobile makers, Volvo and Renault. Suggested questions for class discussion: 1. How does this case differ from the situation presented in Case 1, the Corning/Vitro joint venture? 2. Did the “chemistry” between the two top executives contribute to the overall success of the venture? 3. Did not having a provision in the agreement for dissolving the relationship contribute to its success? 4. Did the purchase of each other’s stock help ensure success? Case 2–Moto Coming to America This case gives a detailed account of the “courtship”...
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...The test will focus on material covered since the Midterm Exam: Unit #7: Deviance and Social Control * Schaefer and Haaland, Ch. 7 * Wolf, “The Rebels: A Brotherhood of Outlaw Bikers” * Video: Faking the Grade Unit #8: Sociological Research Methods * Schaefer and Haaland, Ch. 2 Unit #9: Social Stratification / Politics and Economics * Schaefer and Haaland, Ch. 8 and Ch.14 * Bales, “A New Slavery” OR Reiter, “Serving the Customer: Fast Food is Not about Food” Unit #10: Global Inequality * Schaefer and Haaland, Ch. 9 * Eglitis, “How Economic Inequality Benefits the West” OR Klein, “The Discarded Factory….” * Video: NO LOGO Unit #11: Racial and Ethnic Inequality * Schaefer and Haaland, Ch. 10 and Ch. 16 pp. 375-377 * Video: The Real Avatar – optional Unit #12: Gender and Family * Schaefer and Haaland, Ch. 11 and Ch. 12 pp. 254-259, 262 and 265-267 * Adam, “Why Be Queer?” * Kimmel “Masculinity as Homophobia” * Video: Tough Guise 1. Explain how Daniel Wolf used participant observation to conduct research on biker gangs and how he used the interactionist perspective and labeling theory in his analysis. Define the term counter-culture, say how this concept applies to biker gangs, and use the conflict perspective to explain why people might join a counter-culture such as a biker gang. Use Merton’s anomie theory and the cultural transmission theory of deviance...
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...Article Research on Diversity Leadership and Supervision 11/26/11 Professor Grier On the article titled, “Legal Developments—Diversity Links to Key Business Need” the basic premise is that there has been a growing trend in minorities that have fluctuated to a major increase here in the United States. It states, “In 2000, the Census Bureau found that non-Hispanic whites were 52.3 percent of the people in the central cities of all metropolitan areas. In the latest count, that share had declined to 50.2 percent.” These major companies have been cognizant of these latest trends along with other minority groups as well. “Feeling underutilized—Latinos want to contribute their unique talents without giving up their cultural identity. Help them see how their unique abilities such as bilingualism and biculturalism can translate into decision-making, revenue-generating leadership roles, which offer more opportunity for advancement” the article goes on to state. As being in the supervisory role I could see how that could help clients and the company as well. There can be room for advancement for said minorities but does that exclusively exclude the silent majority of those who have “paid their dues” and put forth the effort to continue to be a productive worker in the corporate sense? However, should a supervisor or a company spend its much needed resources and capital on recruiting on minorities to create a politically fundamental diverse workforce? “But as companies...
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...RESEARCH PROPOSAL Topic of the research paper: ‘Human Rights Protection in the Post-Communist Countries: the Disquieting Case of the Baltic States’ Why this topic? 1. The Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, are ex-communistic countries that were reborn as self-determined nation-states 16 years ago, in 1991. Major economical, political and social changes that were caused by the ’Big Bang’, i.e. the collapse of USSR, have resulted in several legal and social issues in the societies that need to be researched and analysed. 2. The Baltic States are the member states of the United Nations and European Union and thus face serious obligations concerning human rights protection arising from several ratified international treaties. So far the feedback from the UN has pointed out various important shortcomings in the population policies and legislation, particularly concerning minorities’ issues. 3. Russia, as the official succession state of the former USSR is interested in keeping the constant pressure on the Baltic States by sending out signals to the international community about alleged on-going discrimination of Russian minority groups. 4. The topic has become the target of both, international and national interest, due to the recent events (e.g. April riots in Estonia) which requires Estonia, but also other Baltic States, to reconsider and revise the whole population policy and human rights legislation. These aforementioned reasons and the overall need to develop...
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...The topic of my research paper is, “The effects of Diversity on Recruiting, Selection and Retention.” I chose this topic in order to explore some issues surrounding diversity in the workplace and provide some valid solutions to those issues. Today, embracing diversity is becoming necessary for companies to compete globally. Unfortunately, there is still a huge debate surrounding Affirmative Action. There are a number of positive benefits for a company, which actively participates in formulating a diverse core workforce. The objective of my research paper is to address the following topics throughout my paper: Affirmative Action, attracting minority candidates, challenges with legal compliance when hiring minorities, Assessment methods to aid in the hiring of new employees, benefits of a diverse workplace culture, Diversity programs, Training, Diversity as it pertains to global market, cultural competency and job benefits to maintain a diverse balanced workplace. I will address difficult topics, such as, preferential hiring for ethnic groups to meet quota, making accommodations for women with children to maintain a balanced diverse workplace and issues surrounding racial discrimination EEO cases. I will also address how the US has viewed diversity as a priority for employers. I will reference legal cases supporting Affirmative Action, cases of other legal issues confronting poor minority hiring practices. Equally I will also provide references of companies...
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...EXAMINING THE CRACKS IN THE CEILING: A Survey of Corporate Diversity Practices of the S&P 100 March 2013 Table of Contents FOREWORD ....................................................................................................... 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................. 2 EXAMINING THE 10 KEY INDICATORS .................................................... 7 1. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy ........................... 8 2. Internal Diversity Initiatives ...........................................................10 3. External Diversity Initiatives ..........................................................12 4. Scope of Diversity Initiatives...........................................................13 5. Family-Friendly Benefits....................................................................14 6. EEO-1 Disclosure ..................................................................................15 7. Highest-Paid Executives ...................................................................16 8. Board Representation .......................................................................18 9. Director Selection Criteria ...............................................................20 10. Corporate Commitment ................................................................21 DIVERSITY SCORES BY SECTOR ................................................................22 CONCLUSIONS AND NEXT STEPS...
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...de Campos June 30, 2014 Outline I. Introduction a. Thesis: Diversity in higher education, which is the inclusion and integration of minorities and marginalized groups, is important because it brings a variety of knowledge through the exposure of students to different perspectives, makes students prepared for working environments, and improves the country’s development. II. The Problems with the Lack of Diversity on Higher Education in the United States a. Comparison between the National Population Number of Minorities and the Number of People that Access Higher Education- Is it representative? b. Problems When the Minorities and Marginalized Groups are Misrepresented in Higher Education III. Higher education and Society a. Responsibility of Universities to Influence and Make Changes in the Society b. Affirmative Actions in the U.S Universities i. Historic ii. Controversial Points- a Defense of Affirmative Action as a tool to guarantee Diversity iii. Issues IV. Diversity a. What is Diversity? i. Defining Diversity in this Research Paper ii. Nomenclature b. Benefits to Society i. Collective and Individual Benefits ii. Numerical Representation and Informal Interactional Diversity iii. Interaction and Educational Benefits V. Preparing to Work a. Corporations, Global Trade Market and their necessities i. Amicus brief General Motors VI. Improving the Country’s Development a. Social Benefits ...
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...“English as a global language, and the concepts of Self and Other” Research compiled for The Paper Store Enterprises Inc By Jani Liggins, October 2011 For More Information On How To Use This Report Correctly, Please Visit www.paperwriters.com/aftersale.htm There are two ways in which the concept of English as an international language might be approached, with reference to the need for efficient global communication and the issue of Self and Other, in terms of both individual and national identity, which Edward Said addresses. On the one hand, one could reasonably assert that there is a necessity for a global language, and several valid justifications for that language being English. For example, with the advent of the new technology and global communication, it is evident that national barriers are being dissolved and there is a much greater degree of interaction between different countries, both on a personal and a corporate level. From this point of view, it is clear that the method of communication which is employed should be one that is familiar to all, even though this does not in itself mean that the individuals concerned would need to sacrifice their original methods of communication in order to participate in a global one. In many countries, the second language which is taught in schools is English: in addition, most Europeans already have English as a second language, and in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres...
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...Environmental Inequality in the United States Introduction Minority and poor populations have been experiencing an unequal amount of exposure to various environmental hazards. The goal of this paper is investigate the situation at hand and provide an explanation to whether this treatment is ethical. Thus, in this paper, I will not only attempt to analyze reasons why these populations experience more pollution than other populations and the types of pollution that they experience, but I will also explore the solutions provided by other researchers on how to solve environmental inequalities. Previous research has been carried out to detect why most, if not all, of the polluting industries, such as power plants and waste facilities, tend to be located in minority and poor neighborhoods (Carter; Morello-Frosch; Pellow and Park; Bullard and Wright). Normally, people that live in low income neighborhoods will experience a disproportionately high amount of pollution compared to those living in high income neighborhoods (Morello-Frosch). Therefore, parks, trees, and outdoor recreational areas tend to be located in wealthy neighborhoods. Consequently, minority and poor neighborhoods tend to have the lowest ratios of parks-to-people (Carter). This means that there is a low amount of park space per 10,000 people. Other research shows that even if we ignore the level of income, minority neighborhoods, such as African American and Hispanic neighborhoods, will still experience higher levels...
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...Targeting children and/or minorities is exploitative MacMillan Dictionary explains meaning of the word ‘’exploitative’’ as ‘’treating people unfairly in order to get some benefit for yourself’’. Marketing targeted at children is not anything new; businesses have always targeted children as part of their demographic market segmentation. What perhaps has changed is how companies do it and what media they use to get through to children. Most brands target specific age groups. Very often advertisements which are directed at children are using stealth marketing techniques (Shakeel and Khan, 2011, 3) which are integrated into games or online films. Many websites sell also their own merchandise. Companies offer collectable toys which are based on movie characters and fast foods offer toys together with a meal purchase. According to Calvert (2008, 225) children younger than eight do not posess cognitive skills to understand the intent of the advertisement which is directed at them and have troubles distinguishing between movie characters and characters in the advertisement. However, according to Beder (1998, 105) by the age of eight most children make their own buying decisions. The reason for companies targeting children is quite obvious - it is the size of the market and value of children as customers. According to marketing expert James U. McNeal, PhD, author of "The Kids Market: Myths and Realities" (1999, 220), US children under 12 already spend a massive $28 billion a year...
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...Opportunities and Challenges of Human Resource Management *Susmita Das Abstract Today, the field of Human Resource Management (HR) is experiencing numerous pressures for change. Shifts in the economy, globalization, domestic diversity, and technology have created new demands for organizations, and propelled the field in some completely new directions. However, we believe that these challenges also create numerous opportunities for HR and organizations as a whole. Thus, the primary purposes of this article are to (a) examine some of the challenges and opportunities that should influence the future of HR, and (b) provide an overview of the very interesting articles included in the special issue. Also consider implications for future research and practice in the field. “It's been a long time coming. But I know a change is come.” Keywords:Future of human resource management, Globalization, Knowledge economy, Diversity, Technology ------------------------------------------------- 1. Change from a manufacturing to a service or knowledge economy ------------------------------------------------- One of the major challenges influencing the future of HR processes is the change from a manufacturing to a service or knowledge-based economy. This new economy is characterized by a decline in manufacturing and a growth in service or knowledge as the core of the economic base. A service economy can be defined as a system based on buying and selling of services or providing something for...
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...across countries that include people from varied cultures, speaking numerous languages and educated in different systems (Rosenzweig 1998). Consequently, organisations are becoming increasingly diverse places to work, reflecting the changing demographic of society. Diversity is no longer a phenomenon; diversity management is now a mainstream field of scholarly research, with the number of publications of diversity-related issues doubling every five years (Bell and Kravitz 2008; Rivera 2012). There is consistent evidence amongst contemporary research positing several mechanisms by which diversity can improve individual, group and organisational functioning (Di Tomaso et al. 2007; Hartenian and Gudmundson 2000; Richard 2000; Seigyoung and Menguc 2005). The focus then turns on organisations to develop a framework that leverages the diverse viewpoints and experiences of its employees in ways that increase company effectiveness. 2.2. Minorities have made great advancements with respect to their positions in managerial and professional roles over the last five decades. However, a compelling body of empirical research still shows racial and gender disparities within employing organisations (Tomaskovic-Devey and Stainback 2007), signaling that within the...
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...certain events in a widely presentable form. Written reports are documents which present focused, salient content to a specific audience. Reports are often used to display the result of an experiment, investigation, or inquiry. The audience may be public or private, an individual or the public in general. Reports are used in government, business, education, science, and other fields. Reports use features such as graphics, images, voice, or specialized vocabulary in order to persuade that specific audience to undertake an action. One of the most common formats for presenting reports is IMRAD: Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion. This structure is standard for the genre because it mirrors the traditional publication of scientific research and summons the ethos and credibility of that discipline. Reports are not required to follow this pattern, and may use alternative patterns like the problem-solution format. Additional elements often used to persuade readers include: headings to indicate topics, to more complex formats including charts, tables, figures, pictures, tables of contents, abstracts,and nouns summaries, appendices, footnotes, hyperlinks, and references. Some examples of reports are: scientific reports, recommendation reports, white papers, annual reports, auditor's reports, workplace reports, censusreports, trip reports, progress reports, investigative reports, budget reports, policy reports, demographic reports, credit reports, appraisal reports, inspection...
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...Alcoa’s Strategies for Managing Diversity. Abstract Over the years, many organizations have been faced with the challenge on how to manage diversity. It is difficult for many organizations to understand what diversity is and what strategies to use to manage it. Managing diversity in the workplace takes an extreme amount of effort, persistence, and dedication from everyone within the organization. This paper explains the background of Alcoa, their philosophy for managing diversity, and the steps they have taken to reach their goals of managing diversity within their workplace. Also if the steps they used were appropriate and if they will work for them in the future. AlCOA’S STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING DIVERSITY. Managing diversity can be accomplished in organizations if the correct approaches are utilized and followed up with. Alcoa is an organization that is dedicated to its strategies in managing diversity in their workplace. They have various approaches that they all work together on as a team to accomplish their goals for diversity. My belief is Alcoa is a great company for anyone to be employed with. Alcoa’s Background. Alcoa is the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum. It also is the world’s largest miner of bauxite and refiner of alumina. In1888, the enterprise was incorporated as The Pittsburgh Reduction Company. In 1907 the name was changed to Aluminum Company of America and later, in 1999, it was shortened to Alcoa. In addition to inventing...
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...Los Angeles: A critical essay looking into increasing inequality and its root causes in the metropolitan area across the last 50 years Los Angeles is one of the most economically developed cities in the world and it represents a beacon of technological advancement, social progression and equal opportunity for people all around the world. Los Angeles (L.A.) was recently ranked 9th on the Global Economic Power Index (Florida, 2012) and 20th on the Global Power City Index that included criteria such as “livability”, “cultural interaction”, “environment” and “accessibility” (Institute for Urban Strategies, 2014). These ideas may ring true for some; however there are many who live within the city limits that experience a very different reality. In the last 20 years there has been an increasing amount of academic literature examining rising economic, social, political and underlying racial inequality within L.A. This essay will attempt to evaluate this literature so as to examine what inequalities are occurring and identify possible causes underlying them. For future reference within this essay, I am going to be looking at L.A. as the Greater Los Angeles Area, which includes the city of L.A. and other interconnected urban areas so as to avoid confusion on where possible boundaries are drawn and also to have a greater area from which to draw comparison from. Socio-Economic History Leading to Contemporary Inequality The situation Los Angeles is currently in can be attributed...
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