...differences in culture and work ethic between Americans and Japanese. It shows how each group handles conflict in the work place, as well as at home. The main characters and leaders are faced with dilemmas and have to figure out how to work as a team to keep the automobile manufacturing plant up and running smoothly. According to Western Washington University (2011), there are many different sociological differences between the Japanese and Americans. Most importantly, the views of conflict and conflict resolution differ greatly. In the United States, conflict is seen as something that is inevitable, or bound to happen, whereas in Japan, conflict is considered dangerous to all relationships and should be diffused before it begins or avoided at all costs (Western Washington University, 2011). This fact along plays a major roll in the struggles between the Americans and the Japanese at the automobile manufacturing plant in Gung Ho. The American workers almost seemed as though they were looking for conflict to solve, but the Japanese executives were quick to avoid it at any cost possible. Culture also plays a major roll in determining how the characters approached and completed tasks presented to them. In the movie, a few of the American and Japanese main characters argue about their differences in spending time with family. The Japanese say that their job is their life; it is most important so they can provide for their families. For the Americans, they preferred to spend as much time...
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...(High-Context & Low-Context Culture Styles. (n.d.)). According to Edward Hall, these cultures prefer group harmony and consensus to individual achievement. They focus more on a speaker’s tone of voice, facial expression, gestures, posture, etc. than the actual words said. Travel effect stated four reasons why American workers chose not to use their vacation time. The first reason was the dread of returning from a vacation to piles of work, followed by the belief that no one will be able to step in and do their job for them while they're gone, not being able to afford going on vacation and lastly the fear of being seen as replaceable. “Indians are more efficient. Americans believe in more action and fewer words.” (SocialPC. (n.d.)). As previously stated, there are many differences between American and Indian work culture. Americans tend to be more relaxed work wise, while Indians tend to be extremely hard working. Due to their hard work, Indians quickly learned to adapt to new cultures and are very successful in other countries. Many of the differences between American and Indian culture arise from the fact that Indian cultures are based around their religions. Americans tend to be more individualistic and live life at their own will while Indians tend to rely more on the values of religion and family. Reference Chapter 1 Lecture: High-Context & Low-Context Culture Styles. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.marin.edu/buscom/index_files/Page605.htm Goudreau, J. (2013)...
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...MGT615 AIU Processes Processes MGT615 AIU September 27, 2015 Abstract After encouragement to write a brief article about "CEOs and presidents" for a management journal by a colleague, this paper will compare the leadership styles of three leaders: Ursula Burns, Rodney O’Neal, and Kenneth Chenault will be compared. It will include an introduction to the concept of influence processes, a summary of the various types of influence processes and the factors that can affect them, and an analysis of the processes used by the three leaders. Influence Processes Influence processes are the processes a leader will use to influence their employees. There are four types of influence processes which are high-control innovator, status quo guardian, participative innovator, and process manager. There are six factors that could affect these influence processes, which are environment, structure, leadership, technology, strategy, and culture (Nahavandi, 2006). Ursula Burns, Rodney O’Neal, and Kenneth Chenault are three leaders with different leadership skills. The influence processes leaders use to impact their organization are direct decisions, allocation of resources, reward systems, selection of other leaders, promotions, and role modeling. The direct decisions that a leader will deal with include various aspects of the organization’s shape, vision, mission, and culture. The allocation of resources is one of the most powerful effects of top managers; a leader has the final decision...
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...------------------------------------------------- American airlines leadership American Airlines Leadership American Airlines has a very unique history being the first “major airline” in the United States. The original name of the company was American Airways, which was conceived through the acquisition of 80 different airlines in 1930. The smaller airlines that were acquired included, Southern Air Transport in Texas, Southern Air Fast Express (SAFE) in the western United States, Universal Aviation in the Midwest, amongst a few others. With the airlines working under one name they were able to provide a much simpler way to travel and like many early carriers then, American earned it’s the most by carrying U.S. Mail. By 1933 American Airways operated a transcontinental route network serving 72 cities. In 1934 American Airlines was created by E.L. Cord who acquired American Airways and renamed it. The new owner, E.L Cord, hired C. R. Smith a Texas businessman. Smith began to work Donald Douglas in a project where they would pioneer a new phase of airline industry. Smith and Douglas worked and developed the DC-3, exclusively for American Airlines. This new plane was known as the flagships and the American Airlines’ DC-3 allowed for the company to be made the first airline to be able to operate a route that could earn a profit solely by transporting passengers, instead of relying solely in mail transportation. American Airlines was not only the first to profit from passengers...
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...A Jazz Summit Jordan Barrack November 28, 2011 A variety of opinions are mentioned in this extensive interview of the jazz greats. Some are similar and others are complete opposites of one another. The topic of whether or not jazz is in a state of decline is quite simple to me. It’s not in decline, just changing. According to the article, almost all of the musicians interviewed had a consensus that it is true that it is not the most popular genre of music and some night clubs are shutting down but the audience for jazz lives on and is ever present in the community and will always be available to those who wish to be a part of it. The subject of jazz becoming just “Art Music” is a topic most of these musicians feel strongly about. Many agree that jazz has always and will always be an art music form. It’s known that jazz is not overly popular and the venues in which it is mainly played in is discussed as well. Mingus clearly states his opinion of disgust for the night club scene and feels that jazz will be much more appreciated and noticed outside of the behavior and atmosphere that comes with nightclubs. However, Gillespie seems to prefer the night club environment simply for the fact that you can be more creative. The rest of the musicians seem to appreciate aspects of both the concert hall and the night clubs and the chance that new things will come about. Discussing the trend of “third-stream” the majority’s opinion lies with the fact that almost everything that third-stream...
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...I have recently attended one of the workshop offered by WCTC. It is called “Don’t eat the marshmallow.” One particular thing which struck me as interesting is the concept of grit. Grit is associated with courage, conscientiousness, long term goals, endurance, resilience, and excellence. These traits are things that a regular person never thinks about, yet many studies have relieved that successful people have the majority of these traits. I cannot help and self-reflect on these concepts and make a connection to some of the most influential people who have shaped my beliefs and state of being. I am most influenced by famous authors from the 19th century. Writers like Ralph Waldo Emmerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Jack London are authors who...
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...Duke Ellington is known to be as one of the innovators to formulating the concept known as Big Band music today. Big Band music is known for its swing style manner that became famous thanks to the famous clarinetist Benny Goodman. Benny Goodman was hired by Fletcher Henderson who was known to have his arrangements broadcast on the radio that was sweeping the nation, this helped aid the new style to reaching national ears. As for any musician in the game it is important on how to get your content out there in order to increase your fan base. This is exactly what the people focused on in the Harlem Renaissance, getting their stuff out there for the public opinion. That is why Ellington’s compositions would be a part of movies, stage, and contemporary...
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...first time. At the interview he was exposed to an African American man, a handicapped woman and a lady from India. It dealt with his assumptions and attitudes about working with others different than him. The second video dealt with a woman that was working with an African American man and her preconceived notions. There was a history with a friend of hers that did not end well. It’s important that it’s talked about because just when the country makes progress you read a story in the paper that makes you think differently. It’s important that everybody accepts and understands the benefits of diversity in the workforce. After I saw the video it was hard for me to think that there were people that still acted that way. I know the country has come a long way, but there’s obviously work that still needs to be done. A lot of people’s misconceptions come from the assumptions that they may have regarding others that are different from them. The behavior that is exhibited will clue others into what you truly believe and how you feel. The first assumption that people make is that diversity is only about race, gender or nationality. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Diversity encompasses the whole person and uniqueness of each individual. One of the best things to learn and we can teach our kids is not to judge others on outside appearances. That’s rather superficial anyway. Both videos portrayed an African American man. In both videos it was apparent that the person has...
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...An innovator is a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. Ida B. Wells, born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, was a daughter of slaves. After the Civil War ended in 1865 and the 13th Amendment was added to the United States Constitution, just like many freed slaves, her family enthusiastically pursued education and business. Wells began teaching and soon found out that being legally equal to whites did not mean being treated equally, She learned this after she paid for a first class train ticket and sat in the car reserved for white ladies and was told to move back which she refused to do, and she was physically dragged from the train as the white passengers applauded. Wells became a journalist after that incident and led an anti-lynching crusade, as well as forming groups fighting for African-American justice. Ida B. Wells affected America culturally by informing the public about racial and women rights, psychologically by changing how individual’s thought about...
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...narrate racism faced by African Americans at that time. In the meaning of a word the Gloria narrates the importance of evaluating the word which are used and heard. She was humiliated and called a “nigger” by a young white boy. This experience invoked the feelings in her that she is living in a society which is based on racial discrimination against black people. In addition, she presented arguments of evaluating words which usually have different meanings and are used in different contexts. On the other hand, in Battle Ralph Ellison has narrated his personal experience of delivering a speech in a luxurious environment of white people gathering. He was humiliated during his speech and didn’t receive any respect from the audience. These racial issues experienced by the narrators of the stories clearly undermine the curse of racism. Considering this aspect, the presented paper will cover comparative analysis of the racial issues narrated in these stories. In the essay Nigger: the meaning of a word Gloria Naylor thoroughly discusses the...
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...Theorist of Choice “W. E. B. Du Bois” Tyrone Thomason SOC 101 Introductions to Sociology Instructor: Emily Frydrych June 14, 2012 William Edward Burghardt DuBois, to his followers, was by strong-willed devotion and intellectual perseverance, an assailant of injustice and a guardian of freedom. A forerunner of Black Independence and Pan-Africanism, he died in chosen refugee in his home away from home with his ancestors of a famous past Africa. Branded as a "radical," he was overlooked by those who hoped that his substantial contributions would be buried alongside of him. But, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, "history cannot ignore W.E.B. The degree to which he thrived disclosed the great magnitudes of the man." He taught sociology at Atlanta University amongst 1898 and 1910. Du Bois had anticipated that social science could help abolish segregation, but he ultimately came to the decision that the only operative approach against racism was agitation. He dared the prevailing dogma of black accommodation as preached and practiced by Booker T. Washington, then the most significant black man in America. Washington advised blacks to accept discrimination for the time being and elevate themselves through hard work and economic gain to win the respect of whites. Du Bois's plentiful books include The Souls of Black Folk (1903), John Brown (1909), Quest of the Silver Fleece (1911), The Negro (1915), Dark water (1920) etc. It is his massive literary productivity on such...
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...Famous Thinkers PHL/458 14 April 2014 Instructor: Wendy Rusnock Twentieth Century Thinkers Beginning in the early 1900’s at the turn of the century, was a time of change, brilliance, dedication, and new-found technology. From quill pens to ink pens, horse and carriages to the earliest motor vehicles, the segregation of Blacks and Whites to the Civil Rights movement, handwriting important information on tablets to storing important information in a computers; the Twentieth Century saw a tremendous amount of positive contributions to society. Some contributions made in the last century are often over-looked and taken for granted. North Americans in particular have become a bit spoiled with all that is “just there.” What we have forgotten, and often needs reiterated is that without the integrity and dedication found in the creative minds of the Twentieth Century, the United States would be living as if it were still 1901 rather than 2011. This for many today would be considered the dark ages. There are various individuals that are responsible for the growth during this time period. Two of the most influential, though each had separate goals, were Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Bill Gates. Both individuals contributed a great amount and may have gone down in history as having changed the way the world thinks and worked personally, socially, and politically. Martin Luther King Jr. was arguably one of the most influential civil rights activists and speakers of the century...
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...Salvation is a story from The Big Sea, which was written by Langston Hughes, an African American poet, playwright and fiction writer. He was one was the earliest innovators of the then new literary art form, jazz poetry. This is a story that took place during the author’s childhood, when he was going on thirteen. This story is about how he lost his faith as a child when during a revival meeting he remained the lone “young lamb” that did not see Jesus. In the end, the young Langston decided to deceive the whole congregation by pretending that Jesus had come to him. Hughes shows us how the thoughts and actions of the people around us can affect our actions, and how complete trust and innocence can result in a complete lost of faith. Hughes uses vivid imagery and simple language to convey a believable child’s point of view. Hughes starts his essay with two contradicting statements: that he “was saved from sin…but not really saved” (). This is a signal to the reader that the title Salvation does not mean what one would think it means. Initially the author went to a revival meeting at his aunt’s church with the full intention of being saved. She told him “when you were saved you saw a light, and something happened to you inside! And Jesus came into your life! And God was with you from then on!” (). His use of exclamation marks punctuating these sentences portrays a picture of a child who was excited and enthused about this upcoming event. He completely believed his aunt and his...
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...As we know the great innovator Adolphus had to stay in business. He did so by having over 25 new products which included soft drinks, ice-cream and special trucks. Anheuser-Busch continued to make Budweiser but with no Alcoholic content. They kept the same flavor and brewed the same just alcohol free. Upon the revocation of the Prohibition of alcohol in 1933, Anheuser-Busch printed advertisements, like “Something More Than Beer is Back,” stating they were bringing it back bigger and better. They brought back new jobs, industry and good hospitality. It never seemed to ease on Anheuser- Bush because we had the depression in the early 30’s. Being the master marketer that Anheuser- Bush is they would put out campaigns such as in 1936’s “Every Sip Helps Somebody.” Regaining sale like before the prohibition was a hard fought battle all the way. During Prohibition, consumers had become more accustomed to the taste of bootleg alcohol. The “Five Day Test” or “Budweiser Test” was a campaign designed to get consumers back to an American lager. The five day test asked consumers to drink only Budweiser for 5 days and when they returned to the bootleg beer they would realize the taste of Budweiser is better. This was introduced in 1935 and the campaign did so well that different...
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...continuity for her pursuits was the subject of variability (Benjamin & Shields, 1886-1993). Commencing her career with a degree in literature and a teaching certificate, Leta detoured into the fields of sociology and psychology finding the additional degrees necessary tools for change. Leta was an early 20th century feminist psychologist and advocate for women’s rights. By 1911, her determination and use of scientific method yielded proof that women were equal to men in terms of their intellectual capabilities. She sought equality for clinical psychologists doggedly determined to construct a framework of professional practice standards. Application of the standards raised the practice to a level considered suitable for inclusion in the American Psychological Association during World War 1. Leta was a gifted and prolific writer who produced her own text books, generated scores of journal articles and wrote poetry. She loved her husband, Harry, and their devotion to each other is chronicled in the biography he wrote (Hollingworth, 1943). Beginnings Leta Settor Hollingworth was born on the plains of Nebraska on May 25, 1886. The rushing of wind across fields of prairie grass and the evening chorus of the cicadas and crickets, were Leta’s first lullaby. Her mother, Margaret Danley, bore two more daughters in quick succession. Unfortunately, the stress was too much for the petite fragile woman who succumbed to death following the birth of her third child. “She was so small that...
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