...Kasey Hearn Take home paper #2 When we interact with people on a day to day basis, they get a sense of how we interact both verbally, and nonverbally. By changing our normal, everyday routine, even for a little bit, those people seem to notice. Over the past couple of weeks I broke two verbal rules, and two nonverbal rules. The end results were quite surprising to me. I had to think about what rules I wanted to break and who to break them with. I made everything sound sarcastic and changed the order of my sentences for the verbal rules. I stood really close to someone and didn’t use a lot of eye contact while speaking with another person for the nonverbal rules. I made everything sound sarcastic when I was talking to my mom. I thought that this would be the most funny rule to break with my mom because she usually takes everything so serious and can’t really tell when one is being sarcastic or not. When I got home, she asked me “how was your drive? How was traffic?” Let’s just say my three hour drive home on the weekends is usually never any fun. So I replied “oh it was just great. The traffic wasn’t that bad this time.” This is breaking the pragmatic rule, which deals with the implications or interpretations of statements. I have never really used sarcasm while talking to my mom, so I thought it would be interesting, which it was. She kind of just stared at me with a blank look on her face and replied with a somewhat confused “ok”. Eventually she asked me if I was being sarcastic...
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...Introduction 'Ear-it' is a leading manufacturer of personal headphones and related accessories owned by South-Korean. 'Ear-it' has three main types of products which are Ear-it, Ear-it plus and Ear-it Xtreme. They are in-ear headphone, large size over-head headphones and medium size over-head headphones respectively. The factories are based in Zhejiang province in China and has been operating for many years. The products manufactured are in high quality for export. The Chinese market is being extending largely within this 5 years. Since Chinese market is one of the most largest market among the world. It shows great potential for our company 'Ear-it' to develop personal headphones business as there is increasing demand for luxury goods and...
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...consumer merchandises that have become necessities and transformed into the day-to-day routines of society without having to think twice about it. CP or Colgate-Palmolive, is an icon for the personal hygiene industry throughout the United States, and as a worldwide company has positioned the brand as a most important home care in multiple foreign countries.The CMF line is CP’s most popular brand. The brand was a huge hit because of its individuality and the value that it crafted for consumers was astonishing. Colgate Max combined a new breath-strip and a mixture of therapeutics’, which added to more than 40% of their incomes. Since the product was successfully launched in the United States, CP chose to target its international audience by targeting specific geographies such as Mexico and China. Of course this process came with many challenges in regards to the cultural differences, but the personal hygiene market polished CP’s strategy with less competition. CP’s plan did not just include strategies and ideas to exploit sales in local marketplaces, they sought to completely wipe out Crest as competition and lead the market portion in Mexico. Colgate owned 82% of shares in Mexico. This meant that it was hard to bring a new product in without losing sales because it was difficult to obtain space on a shelf and the consumers in Mexico were not as likely to use products that were recently launched. CP positioned CMF by focusing on the “extreme freshness” benefit with all the unique...
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...Part I My fast-food franchise has been cleared start a business in United Arab Emirates, Israel, Mexico, and China. I will now begin the construction of my restaurants. The financing of my business will come from the United Arab Emirates, the materials will come from China and Mexico, the technology and engineering will come from Israel, and the labor in the restaurants will consist of hiring employees within the countries that the business is in. My management team from the United States will be in charge of hiring employees for the restaurants. There will be a big meeting at the headquarters located in the United States to provide and explain the project and to help everyone become acquainted with one another. While attending the meeting the members in the group are staying with their own culture and not communicating with anyone outside their group. Because these different cultures are not mingling, the cultural phenomenon in this situation is the language, ethnocentricity, beliefs etc. This is because each of the groups has their own values and standards. Each of the cultures ethnocentricity is different and they use their own standards based on their culture to judge the behavior and beliefs of other individuals of a different culture. Each of the cultures has their own behaviors, values, customs, and beliefs that are taught from generation to generation, which is known as enculturation. Some of the other cultural phenomenons are nationality, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic...
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...Reflective Log Hofstede’s 4 dimensions Power distance: Society can accept and expect that power is distributed unequally in the organizations and institutions. Power distance has different between large and small. People with large power distance will great acceptance of unequal power, but people with a small power distance want power to be shared equally. Some Asian countries are large power distance and western countries are small power distance. Uncertainty Avoidance: When a society has threat from ambiguous and uncertain situations, they try to through providing a safe job, setting up more formal rules and beveling experts’ assessment to avoid uncertain situations. Using weak or strong to describe uncertainty avoidance. Strong uncertainty avoidance is characterized by intolerance for behaviours and ideas that deviate from the norm. Collectivism vs Individualism: The extent to which people define themselves as autonomous individuals or members of groups. An individualist society is a loose organization of social structure. People just care about themselves and their immediate families. Collectivism societies are characterized by a strict social structure. People have their own group and want to get help from group, at same time members put emphasis on groups and be loyal to group. Femininity vs Masculinity: The distribution of emotional roles between the genders. A masculine society has social values such as competitiveness, assertiveness, self-confident materialism...
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...Practicum(Fall_2012), taught by Professor Schultes ABSTUCT The basis of this article was to address the idea that adding entertainment elements in Chinese sports industry can change the current status of Chinese sports industry. The methods to support the article include: personal interview, analyzing the current situation of Chinese sports industry, the sharp contrast between the present condition of Chinese sports industry and U.S sports industry, the analysis of Chinese sports market, proposing an example of entertainment project on a basketball team. Upon the approaches, Chinese sports industry has the huge potential and should have a try to put entertainment elements in sports. The anticipated effect of this article is to make Chinese sports industry moves forward and have a splendid future. Entertainment elements should be added in Chinese sports China is a huge sporting nation as it can be proved from the achievements of recent Olympics Games: in 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, China got 59 medals including 28 golden medals; in 2004 Athens Olympic Games, China acquired 63 medals including 32 golden medals; in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, China obtained 100 medals including 51 golden medals; in 2012 London Olympics Games, China won 87 medals including 38 golden medals. Although the result facially seems to be outstanding, the fact is that Chinese sports industry is still developing. So some people suggest that Chinese government should set up a revolution on Chinese sports industry...
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...VanillaLemon Article Review and Analysis ----The Secret of Starbucks’ Success in China The current event article I found tells about the successful marketing strategies that the Starbucks Corporation takes to enter into the market of China, and simultaneously the problems and difficulties it has in the process of market expanding. The Starbucks Corporation is the global leader in specialty coffee consumption. Arising almost overnight from a market in Seattle, Washington, the company today provides quality premium coffees with a superior level of customer service and at a premium price, around the globe. Starbucks is an excellent example of a company that has successfully embraced a differentiation focus strategy tailored to providing a high quality, focused product, of which, for the company customers, price is in essence, no object (Isidro, 2004). Based on the stateside success, Starbucks begins to expand its international market. Additionally, the current coffee consumption of China is much lower than the average level in the world, therefore a huge commercial space existing there. Starbucks realizes this great development potential, hence it hopes to make China becomes the largest international market except U.S. in the future. However, this is a big challenge for Starbucks Corporation, and therefore the article analyzes the SWOT and 4Ps strategies of Starbucks by taking this entering into China’s market as an example. Besides, the article also summarizes the major problems...
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...Chinese Urbanization: its implications and business opportunities According to a McKinsey Global Institute study, “, China will have an urbanized population over one billion by the year 2030, from approximately 600 million today. As 400 million more people move from the countryside to urban population centers, there will be massive shifts in income, consumption, and the use of public goods (mass transportation, education, etc.). These changes will have a great impact on China’s society and economy. Why China’s Urbanization cannot be stopped China’s development over the last 30 years since the opening of China’s doors in 1978 has been anything but a smooth, national process. Indeed, starting with Guangzhou and following with Shanghai, Beijing and now Tianjin, the mega-cities have developed at a much faster pace than its surrounding areas, with surrounding cities, and rural areas lagging far behind. Both geography and socio-political concerns have contributed to this pattern of growth. Geographically, the coastal areas have been China’s traditional powerhouses in trade and commerce, and given China’s borders with the Himalayas, the Gobi Desert, and the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, the coastal areas served as China’s primary (if not only) conduit to the West. Socio-politically, Guangzhou’s and Shenzhen’s proximity to Hong Kong made them ideally suited to serve as the first door to the west; Shanghai’s location at the terminus of the Chang Jiang made it a historically...
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...INTERNATIONAL CYBERLAW TREATY: TREATY SERIES 882(61 STAT. 1119) Utilization of cyber space /internet of the United States and the Foreign Countries Treaty between the Unites states of America and other foreign countries such China, Europe, South America respecting utilization of cyberspace between the countries, signed at Washington, June 4, 2005; and protocol signed at Washington, December 11, 2005; Ratification advised by the senate to certain understandings; ratified by the president of the United states of America, December 2, 2005, subject to said understandings; ratified by United States, November 15, 2005; subject to said understandings; effective December 7, 2013 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Whereas a treaty between the United States of America and the Foreign countries of the world relating to the utilization of the cyberspace/internet from shores of California, to the shores of foreign countries of China, Europe, India, was signed by their respective Plenipotentiaries in Washington on June 4, 2005, and a protocol supplementary to the said treaty was signed by their respective Plenipotentiaries in Washington on December 11, 2005, the originals of which treaty and protocol, in the English and other foreign languages, are word for word as follows: The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Foreign countries: animated by the sincere spirit of invigorate and friendly cooperation which happily governs...
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...arise. Both the United States and China have very large, established cultures that are known throughout the international community. Though there are many differences between these two vast cultures, it is precisely these diverse factors that shape the cultural atmosphere of each nation. In this paper I will discuss the similarities and differences between these two cultures using first-hand accounts in the form of a personal interview and factual evidence backed by research. Language Language is a universal form of communication, using different symbols and/or sounds to portray emotions, thoughts, or information; the meaning behind each language is unique to the culture of origin. In China, the predominant language – at about 94% of the population – is Mandarin, which has been influenced over the years by various forms of dialect (Ebrey, 1996). “In schools, I was taught both Mandarin (as a primary language) and English (as a secondary language).” (Haruno, S., personal communication, September 25, 2015). The U.S. is very similar in this manner, as we have adopted English as an official language, while simultaneously harboring various ethnic groups that may speak other languages. Language plays a major role in both of these nations as it is reflective of the way people in each respective society live, believe, and function. Religion Another factor that contributes to the diversity of cultures is religion. Like many other countries, China is a multi-religious nation, comprised...
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...Simeng Zeng INTL 190 Professor Quinney April 10, 2013 Assignment #2: Finding the Global in the Local Thomas Friedman asserts that the word is flattening by the increasing development of technology, which transforms the human experience of time and space. With the process of globalization, the interaction among people in the world has changed from country level to company level, then to individual level. The world is flattened in a way that barriers such as time and space are disappearing. As a product of the process of globalization, I have witnessed this flattening process in every aspect of my life and expect for the future transformation. Eight years ago, I packed 14 years of my life into two big suitcases and flew over the Pacific Ocean from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China to San Francisco Airport in California, America. I did not only leave the delicious food that I used to crave in Shanghai, but also my closest family members and friends back in Shanghai. I was worried if I was able to keep in touch with them and if we could still laugh together on the same topics. After I settled at the new home, I asked my mom for telephone call cards to call my friends. I called them every week for an hour or two at weekends and this became the thing that I was most excited to do. I remembered that my dream was to have a call card that does have minute limit so I could use it forever. Now, I just realized that my dream certainly has come true. I never have...
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...CASE STUDIES (1-4) Allison Circle – Addison, Texas Specifics: Addison Circle is a mixed-use urban village built around a circle and grid street system, with apartments and office spaces as the primary uses. The 80-acre development incorporates 2,700 to 3,000 dwelling units along with neighborhood retail, parks, civic space, and 3 to 4 million square feet of office and commercial use. It is a mainly rental project and has a density of 50 dwelling units per acre. Financing: The mixed-use project is part of a public and private partnership between Post Properties, Inc. and the town of Addison, providing a positive public relation for the development. Post Properties contributed $134,000,000 (65% debt / 35% equity) and the town of Addison contributed $10,200,000 to the development. Experience: Successful rezoning for the public and private partnership developments must use joint efforts of city staff and developer’s team. The strategic planning process incorporated the developer, consultants, and task force comprising of town staff, enabling a cohesive project. This relationship helped ensure understanding and attain a final consensus on adoption and implementation. Additionally, the development team needs time to market the concept, while cities must be proactive in the process to develop a sustainable and integrated mixed-use residential development. CityPlace – West Palm Beach, Florida Specifics: CityPlace is a mixed-use development town center that features...
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...October 15, 2009 1.) A: “One is that Germany was too "green" for a slash-and-burn outfit like Wal-mart, with its plastic bags and plastic junk Another is that Wal-mart couldn't hack the pro-labor union culture of Germany. Another is that Germany is anti-American when it comes to name-brand retailers (even though Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks are popular there).” B: Wal-mart failed because of their lack of knowledge, of foreign countries. In order for Wal-mart to have a successful business over seas, is to do research about the particular country that they want their cultural business to be located. “There are many reasons why Wal- Mart’s business model failed in Germany, such as Cultural attitudes, Customer Service, and Cultural arrogance all contributed to what one economist referred to as a failure. But under these basic economic decisions were a host of basic cross- cultural mistakes that fuelled the company’s poor strategic planning.” They had the right idea on how to approach Germany, but they didn‘t do their research on the country it‘s self. “Wal-Mart failed to take into account Germany’s cultural attitudes, especially with regard to such matters as labor law and the role of unions.” Wal-mart’s guide lines are focusing on just the company and not about the different countries values. “Wal-Mart also runs afoul of requirements that workers‟ representatives be consulted before introducing changes in working conditions.” If Wal-mart would have did more research on...
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...Cultural Diversity If a United States business owner was to do business in China or France they would need to know a few helpful things. In China, being a guest it is important to know that they treat the guest with a great deal of kindness and respect. They allow the guest to do whatever they please because it is considered rude if they refuse a request they make; even smoking in their place of business if that is what the guest wanted to do. Chinese also believe the number four is bad luck so a person should avoid this number at all costs. If a person was to give a gift, the Chinese like things that are even numbers; except the number four. The numbers six and eight are considered very lucky, so if a person can incorporate those numbers they will do well. The personal space is a bit different, the Chinese get inside of your bubble. They stand very close, sit close, walk close to a person. The article on Chinahighlights.com says “In China a reasonable bodily separation may be virtually nonexistent. Therefore there is no “excuse me” or tap on the shoulder given when reaching across someone’s place at a table or pushing past on a crowded street.” Upon meeting someone in China shaking hands, nodding, or bow is also very common. Some instances when being introduced to a group the Chinese may greet you with applause, a person should applaud back. Also a person should greet the most senior person first and then descend from there. A person should not blow into a handkerchief and...
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...Introduction What is culture you say? Well this means the collection of values, beliefs, language and many more. However cultural variations means communicating is influenced by having verbal and non verbal communication meaning different things in different cultures. This affects communication because verbal and non verbal communication depends on the culture and their differences in language an words. Service users from different Cultures find it hard to understand non verbal communication as certain gestures, words, expressions, eye contact can get transmitted wrong in their language and they will think that we are insulting them. Therefore we wouldn't understand what was happening. I personally think that before anyone travels or speak to another culture or person who speaks English well as their own language it's always best to have an interpreter to make sure they understand the communication they were receiving, however they won’t have an interpreter all the time. Speech [pic] Speech is a very important part communicating. In the British culture we use speech to communicate as it shows interest with open and closed questions. By using open questions with a client you are allowing them to give answers in details and to clarify responses. Closed questions are easier for clients who have dementia, strokes, speech impairment etc., these are easier for them to answer so their brain doesn’t think about the question much. http://environment.uwaterloo.ca/ . Expressing your...
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