...Argentina’s community and economy has plenty of potential for any firms looking to do business here. As a United States firm looking to expand business, conducting research on this country is a must. It’s location on the South American continent is second best behind Brazil, but it will make our business here succeed. As a U.S. firm looking to expand our business in Argentina, businesses must know the cultural aspects of the country being pursued. Argentina has its very own customs in the households and in public, but businesswise, most of the customs and norms are the same as the United States. The main language spoken here in this country is Spanish, and English is being learned as a second language. As an U.S. firm traveling to this country, learning Spanish as a second language to maintain a successful business in Argentina is a must. Learning Spanish will show Argentina businesses and their leaders that time was taken out to learn their language to communicate. Business leaders in Argentina depend on establishing and maintaining a great, personal relationship in order for businesses to compete and flourish in the economy. Just like a U.S. business, firms need good relationships with other business leaders or other firms to keep their own business flowing and producing goods or services. Argentine customs with holding business conversations are right in tune with U.S. business meetings or conversations. The greetings, handshakes, eye contact, punctuality, and the ability...
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...PALERMO RECOLETA RETIRO LA BOCA MONSERRAT BELGRANO SAN TELMO ______________________________________________________________________________________ ACTIVIDAD CULTURAL: LOS BARRIOS DE BUENOS AIRES y algunos aspectos culturales Lucia Chamanadjian Imagina que vas a estudiar en una universidad en Buenos Aires por un semestre y ahora tienes que buscar un apartamento allí. En Montreal te encantan los diferentes barrios, como el del Ghetto de McGill, el de Mile End o el de Le Plateau. Pero en Buenos Aires, ¿en qué barrio vas a vivir? ¿Qué te gusta de un barrio? ¿Quieres un barrio tranquilo o con mucha acción? ¿Te encanta ir a restaurantes cerca de tu casa? ¿O prefieres tener muchos parques o jardines en tu barrio? ¿Quizás te fascina ir a museos o al cine con mucha frecuencia? ¿Qué te interesa conocer sobre la cultura y las costumbres? La mini-presentación de cada integrante debe durar entre 2 y 3 minutos y debería ser en forma de diálogo. Cuando hagas tu presentación, es importante mirar al público y no solo leer. También es importante poner la información en TUS PROPIAS PALABRAS. Esta información te será útil:En esta actividad vas a usar casi todo lo que aprendiste hasta ahora en clase. Pero vas a poner más énfasis en las estructuras y en el vocabulario aprendidos en los últimos capítulos, como: el capítulo 9 : * los verbos reflexivos (donde sea posible)los capítulos 5 y 11: * los diferentes usos de...
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...Proper dress attire in Argentina Argentina is very fashion conscious Country. Went visiting Argentina you should dress to impress. Argentine are always ready for any event. They could go from the office to a party, because of the way they dress. Even if you got to a park you should always bring different clothes to change into in case you get invited to a restaurants or for a drink. Went visiting Argentina there is some rules that you should follow as far a dress attire. You should never wear ripped or baggy clothes. You should always avoid flip flops. ("Dress Attire in Argentina", 2006-2014) If you are going to the wine county you should wear western attire: you will need a good pair of slim boot jeans a straw-hat and your best cow girl/boy boots. ("What To Wear: Argentina Wine Country", 2015). Proper Dress Attire in Costa Rica Costa Rica attire is very different then Argentina: Went hiking in the forest you want to make sure you bring the proper dress attire which includes a water resistant back pack a poncho and a good pair of hiking boots. You must bring repellants as you will get bit by the bugs. Went you are on the beach you should have a less two swimsuit so you can change if you like and be as causal as you want. ("What To Pack For Costa Rica", 1994-2015). You should not bring miniskirts, low necklines, tight blouses or strapless wear as the Costa rican court rule in 2012 ("Costa Rican Courts Decide On Dress Code", 2012 ). That it is inappropriate for...
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...Argentina Argentina is one country of America, located in South America, bordered by Chile to the west and south, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north and Brazil and Uruguay to the northeast. Argentina has 23 provinces and the autonomous city of Buenos Aires, its capital and largest city. It is the eighth-largest country in the world by land area and the largest among Spanish-speaking nations. Argentina’s estimate population is of 42,192,500 people and the total area is of 2,780,400 km2. The north is characterized by very hot, humid summers with mild drier winters, and is subject to periodic droughts. Central Argentina has a temperate climate, with hot summers with thunderstorms, and cool winters, and higher moisture at the east. The southern regions have warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous zones. Some of Argentina’s natural resources are: Fertile plains of the pampas, lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, and uranium. The government of Argentina, functioning within the framework of a federal system, is a presidential representative democratic republic. The President of Argentina is both head of state and head of government. Argentina is ranked 113th out of 183 economies in Doing Business 2012. Its overall ranking has increased by 1 point compared to last year. Argentina applies import duties and a range of indirect taxes on import and local transactions. Products imported for consumption are generally subject...
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...Argentina Introduction Argentina has a population of 33 Million with an ethnic composition of 85 percent European descent, primarily Spanish or Italian. Indians, mestizos (people of mixed Indian and Spanish ancestry), and blacks together make up the remaining 15 percent. The Republic of Argentina is a democracy for now, but has had a long history of military power. Spanish is the official language, although many people speak English, Italian, or other languages. Argentine Spanish is heavily influenced by Italian and is unlike Spanish spoken anywhere in Latin America. Church and state are officially separate, but about 90 percent of the population considers itself Roman Catholic. Jews and Protestants account for 2 percent each. Argentina Fun Fact Argentina is the homeland the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church known as the Bishop of Rome. Jorge Bergoglio, is the first Pope selected from outside Europe in over 100 years and the first from the Americas. He will be known as Pope Francis. The longtime Bishop of Buenos Aires, the new Pope spent the majority of his career at home in Argentina with his roots in the Jesuit Order. As the Cardinal of Buenos Aires, he was known for humility, doctrinal conservatism and a commitment to social justice. Argentina is a country of wide-open pampas and ancient forests, in addition to very sophisticated cities, such as its capital, Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, has the largest number of Jews in Latin America; they are commonly referred...
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...Argentina is located in the southeastern part of South America. Its neighboring countries are Brazil, Paraguay, Chile and Uruguay. The size in square kilometers of Argentina is 2,736, 690.00. In 2012, the recorded population of people in Argentina was 41.3 million. Argentina is a federal presidential representative democratic Republic. The President of Argentina is the head of Government and Head of State. Legislative power is vested in the Argentine National Congress and the president. The Judiciary in Argentina is independent of the Legislature and the Executive. The country holds regular elections on n a multi-party system. The Head of Government and Chief of State in Argentina is President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. The current political party in power in Argentina is the Justicialist Party. The Civil Law Legal System is the legal system of Argentina. The pillars of the legal system in Argentina are the Civil Code of Argentina and the constitution of Argentina. Traditionally, Argentina’s economy was based on agriculture but the service and industrial sectors have grown in recent years (Dicken & Oberg 110). In 2006, the GNI per capita was 201.6. Natural resources in Argentina include fertile plains of the pampas, zinc, lead, tin, iron ore, copper, manganese, uranium and petroleum. Argentina exports primarily raw materials and agricultural products to the European Union. The European Union exports machinery, chemicals, transport equipment and other manufactured goods...
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...------------------------------------------------------ Institute’s Certificate “Certified that this Global /Country Study and Report Titled “……………… ……………” is the bonafide work of Mr./ Ms……… …………………….. (Enrollment No………..), who carried out the research under my supervision. I also certify further, that to the best of my knowledge the work reported herein does not form part of any other project report or dissertation on the basis of which a degree or award was conferred on an earlier occasion on this or any other candidate. Signature of the Faculty Guide (Name and Designation of Guide) (Certificate is to be countersigned by the Director/HoD) _______________________________________________________ Demographics of Argentina | Population of Argentina, 1961–2010 | Population: | 40,091,359 (2010 census [INDEC])[1] | Growth rate: | 1.036% (2010 est.)[2] | Birth rate: | 17.75 births/1,000 population...
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...Argentina Wine My company has become interested in selling wine. My company will consist of a few stores throughout the country along with an online store. My company will be different than others by not carrying local wine. My company is based in the United States but is investigating in to selling imported wine from Argentina. The United States wine industry has been increasing in sales since the early 90’s. In 2014 just 893 million gallons of wine were sold in the United States. California produces about 90% of American wines. Though Americans are the top consumers of wine throughout the world, our production only account for 8% of wine produce in the world. Malbec one of the wines Argentina produces in large quantities is one of the favorite cheaper wines in the United States. About 94% of restaurants in the United States serve Malbec. So there is a defiant demand for this wine. The United States being the largest importer of Argentina wines can be seen as either a strength or a weakness. Strength is that you know it will sell, and it is essay enough to import. The weakness is that there is a chance that the supply is already meeting the demand. This wouldn’t be such a bad effect on online stores but actual stores would need to research to make sure the market is not already covered in their area. The best reason to not import wine from Argentina is the new labor price increase. Some farmers are saying that is almost 40%. This will make the cost of wine rise...
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...HSBC have fallen after it made provisions of more than $1.1 billion to cover losses from the economic crisis in Argentina. The Argentine crisis accounted for $1.12 billion of the write-down - which was slightly higher than analysts had forecast. The figures were in line with analysts' expectations and this helped push shares in HSBC 59p higher to close at 837p. Last year Argentina descended into chaos as people protested against draconian policies introduced to try and avoid default on overseas debt and devaluation of the peso. Eventually the pressures became too strong, and Argentina defaulted on its debts and floated the peso against the dollar. HSBC took a $520m charge to cover losses stemming from the change in value of the peso, and a general provision of $600m for losses in Argentina. Concerns about HSBC's exposure to the crisis in Argentina came to the fore yesterday as it emerged that its investment banking arm was preparing to lower its profits forecast for the company. HSBC Group's 2001 results, notably the economic crisis in Argentina and the related devaluation of the peso by the government which forced HSBC to book a US$1.12 billion charge. Argentina has been a major disappointment foe HSBC and they have a very talented team and all the necessary elements for success in a stabilised economy to have a profitable business. Nevertheless, the situation in Argentina remains both fluid and disturbing. The Argentine monetary collapse in 2001 was devastating to the economy and...
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...The Culture of Argentina is a country largely influenced by Spanish, Italian and other European cultures. There is at least 40 different languages spoken in Argentina, but Spanish is the most dominant. Some of the languages are extinct or in danger because it is only spoken by elders whose decedents don’t speak the language. The economy of Argentina is a high income economy; it is the 2nd largest in South America following Brazil. Argentina is one of the world’s major agriculture producers. It is a top producer of beef, citrus fruit, grapes, maize, sorghum, soybeans, honey, squash, sunflowers seeds, wheat, and yerba mate. This added up to 9% of GDP in 2010 and around one fifth of all exporters. Argentina for most of its history and current...
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...Argentina borders on 5 South American countries: Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay. Argentina is divided into twenty-three provinces. Mendoza is one of those provinces and It is the main wine producer of Argentina. The capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the 4th largest city on earth. In 2001, Argentina had 5 presidents in 10 days. Also, the average person in Argentina spends more than 20 hours a week listening to the radio. The money in Argentina is called the peso. Argentina is rich in animal species. The coast of Patagonia is home to seals, penguins, and giant anteaters. A bird called the Rufous Hornero is the national animal of Argentina.It is known as the red ovenbird. It feeds on insects and other animals caught by searching...
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...The Culture and Variety of Argentina The country of Argentina is one rich in history and complex in culture. It is located in the far reaches of South America, inhabiting 1,068,302 square miles of the southeastern region of the continent, and over 39,000,000 people populate it. Those people make up the identity of a culture, a society of Argentinians that inhabit a unique place amongst not only the Latin-American region, but also the world as a whole. If we are to analyze the culture of the Argentinians, there is one important place to start. Buenos Aires, the capitol of the country, accounts for over a third of the country’s population, and is rich in diversity. The city, and country, has religion freedom, as well as many different dialects meandering amongst the population, although Roman Catholicism is the official religion and Spanish the official language of the country. This relative “melting pot” of individuals carries a unique atmosphere, with different kinds of handicrafts found all over the country. “The gauchos produce silver buckled belts, spurs, stirrups and the mate gourds from which they drink their mate through a silver straw. The indigenous groups produce wood carvings, weavings and textiles such as ponchos” (Select, 2010). This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the cultural relevance of Argentina and its people. The country is also very prominent within the realm of entertainment such as music and dance. The music scene in Buenos Aires...
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...La Ganadería Argentina La ganadería, como constante en la historia económica de Argentina Me propongo en este ensayo, señalar la importancia que ha tenido la ganadería para la sociedad Argentina. Para este trabajo se atenderá el trasfondo histórico del ganado, en los siglos XVI al XVIII, XIX, XX y la primera década del siglo XXI. Por otra parte se formularán las siguientes preguntas: ¿Cómo la ganadería contribuyó al nacimiento y desarrollo de la provincia de Buenos Aires? ¿Cómo fue el desarrollo ganadero Argentino en el siglo XIX y que importancia tuvo? ¿Cuáles fueron los factores que propiciaron el desarrollo ganadero en el XX? ¿Qué circunstancias han afectado negativamente a la industria ganadera en la primera década del siglo XXI? ¿Qué posibles soluciones existen a la crisis ganadera y cuáles son las oportunidades en el comercio ganadero del Mercosur? La idea de la fundación de Buenos Aires se concreto inicialmente en 1536 con la perspectiva futura de una gran empresa colonizadora. Ese esfuerzo inicial solo estableció las bases del lugar y el diseño de la ciudad, pero, eso no fue suficiente. La hambruna fue tal que hubo que refugiarse en la provincia de Asunción que presentaba unas condiciones mejores de supervivencia. No obstante, en el 1580 se regresa a Buenos Aires por la existencia abundante de ganado, que inicialmente los antiguos conquistadores habían soltado en la pradera. Este medio ganadero le permitió tener en su alimentación constante para llevar a cabo...
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...The Argentine tango is Argentina’s contribution to the world of dance. Although most Americans identify the tango as simply a sultry partner dance the creation of the tango is deeply rooted in the economic and migrant history of Argentina, and more specifically Buenos Aires. In the late 1800’s, the impoverished state of Europe initiated many people to migrate to the New World. Migrants from Spain, Ireland, Italy, Germany, and Turkey fled Europe with the hope of a better life. Most migrants dreamed of settling in New York but instead many landed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. To their displeasure, Buenos Aires wasn’t the escape from poverty that they fantasized. During this period, most migrants were men who left their families behind to build a home before uprooting their spouses and children. Most emigres, especially those from...
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...that contributed to the devaluation of the peso against the dollar, the affect it has on business opportunities for trade (importing and exporting), and the Argentina’s Government intervention to recovery. Additionally, this paper will illustrate the incompatibility between Argentina and the IMF (International Monterey Fund), and show the downfall of the IMF’s influence in Argentina. Furthermore, this paper will explain how the HSBC should maintain its status of investments and strategies in Argentina, and factors that should be monitored. Economic Crisis: Argentina and the HSBC Past to Present In the beginning of the 21st Century, Argentina’s economy prospered with a booming 5 percent annual growth rate over a three-year span; this economic phenomenon would not last. By the mid-21st century, Argentina was printing money to finance munificent benefits for workers, and protectionist measures were establishment. This intervention only led to poor productivity and crated a weakness in the structure of Argentina’s economy. During the 1980s, inflation became an epidemic that reached a high point (hyperinflation) twice and the collapse of two banks. Additionally, the people lost faith in the Argentina currency (peso), which led to shipping capital abroad and investing in the U.S. dollar (Daniels, Radebaugh, & Sullivan, 2011, pp. 333-334). Over the next decade, new economic policy was established; privatization of various state-run organizations, strengthen fiscal management...
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