...and markets. Today, so many different components, ingredients, and specialized business activities go into products that we’re often challenged to say exactly where they were made. Example: Japanese firm Matsushita furnishes the CD player in the Korean-manufactured Kia Sorento.) International business consists of all commercial transactions—including sales, investments, and transportation—that take place between two or more countries Increasingly foreign countries are a source of both production and sales for domestic companies (These global activities enable us to get more variety, better quality, or lower prices. Private companies undertake such transactions for profit while governments may undertake them either for profit or for political reasons.) Studying International Business is Important * Most companies are either international or compete with international companies * Modes of operations may differ from those used domestically * The best way of conducting business may differ by country * An understanding helps you make better career decisions * An understanding helps you decide what government policies to support (Global events affect companies of all sizes and industries. As a...
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...as though it is the best way for society to live by, but honestly more than half of the people associated in politics are not there to help nor do they care or try to understand the struggle people go through, as I stated at the beginning of the semester. They only care about themselves and their pockets. As students, I believe we can and should reinforce the origins of politics. It sounds a tad easy than it actually is, but I strongly believe that if given the chance not only could society put a stop to the dirty game appearance of politics, it also teach us qualities of strength and leadership. It helps us voice our opinion and have a say in crucial issues. We should push ourselves to make right decisions in order to make our politics system less corrupt. This class has taught me that without politics there would be no existence of a society because there would be a lack of structure that would only lead...
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...this essay, I am reviewing a book entitled Why Nations Fail written by Daron Acemoglu, and James Robinson. The book was written in 2012, and the authors mention the ongoing Arab Spring as they were putting together their ideas in writing. This coincidence makes me wonder if these authors were also impacted by the information revolution or the information outburst as Nye (2013) often chooses to call. In fact, the authors did not mention the term ‘information revolution’ in the book; they simply state that Egyptians are on the street not because they are poor, as many scholars and political analysts suggest, but because power has resided in the hands of a few elites, and these elites have used political power to amass personal wealth at the expense of the bigger mass. But why the Egyptian revolution took place at this particular time, instead of a decade ago, for example? As far as I understand political theories, the answer lies behind globalization and information revolution which opened a new gate to information. That is, since billions of people around the globe are capable of reaching the internet (about 1.7 million according to Nye), many are able to read online news, or even watch them live as they are being broadcasted. Thus, it is possible to associate the Egyptian revolution or the Arab Spring to globalization and information revolution. Acemoglu et al, (2012) also indicate that Egypt’s ex-president, Hosni Mubarak gathered a huge amount of Egyptian wealth (about $70 billion)...
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...influence a firm in its operations. These forces are more or less important and threatening to a company. They range from the customers to the competition, through laws and environmental regulations and encompass a very broad number of actors in any competitive environment. Political activity is perhaps one of the most important forces to monitor and manage for companies. It relates to the laws and regulations that shape the competitive environment, and companies have numerous opportunities and ways to influence them. In this regard, this paper will address the ways that firms have to manage the uncertainty of their environment through corporate political strategies. The analysis will start by clarifying the relations between the firm and its political environment, in order to see which topics deserve a stronger focus when developing a corporate political strategy. Then, a distinction will be drawn between corporatist political systems and pluralist ones, so to give an indication on which kind of strategy to choose. Finally, it will be possible to give more details about the means that companies have to pursue their corporate political strategy, considering that their relevance depends on the political environment at hand. I) The links between business and politics From Hillman and Hitt (1999, p.826) it can be said that politics set the grounds for business activities. By developing and implementing laws and regulations often applicable to the society at large, they directly...
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...societies dysfunctions than a parody of the self, The Media helps to provide some sort of equilibrium in this world of ever changing, always yearning chaos. Some analysts have been tempted to disregard The Media. I haven’t. If society has a favourite child, it is The Media. Economic Factors Increasingly economic growth and innovation are being attributed to The Media. Of course, The Media fits perfectly into the JTB-Guide-Dog model, a classic economic system of analysis. National Debt The Media The results displayed in the graph are too clear to be ignored. Of course the national debt is in financial terms 'holding hands with The Media.' Supply Side Economic Tax Cuts Tax deductions could turn out to be a risky tactic. Political Factors Modern politics owes much to the animal kingdom. Comparing The Media and much of what has been written of it can be like comparing night and day. It is always enlightening to consider the words of the famous political Achilles B. Adger 'The success of any political system can...
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... and other groups. Under the picket-fence federalism the main focus was opposed to the urban situations and problems for the disadvantage. Picket-fence federalism was a way that the government went to help the individuals who were apart of the less fortunate through the help of different governmental agencies. List and explain at least three strategies states used to respond to welfare reform following the implementation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996. Relate your answer specifically to state discretionary rule-making and changes in the categorization of case studies With the new opposed governmental relations involved over the years different presidential administrators wanted to bring change into the system. There were many different types of welfare reform that followed the implementation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996. According to the text, during Clinton’s presidency, the foundation of New Federalism remained, however the main themes were regulatory reform and shifting decision making authority to state and local governments. (Denhardt, 2009). Because of congressional concern that welfare had become a way of life For some recipients, a key purpose of the new law was to promote work Over welfare and self-reliance over dependency. In support of this goal, the Law provides that states must require able-bodied recipients to participate In work or work-related activities and must impose a 5-year lifetime limit ...
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...long and short runs. In order to prove it we are going to find out what economic institutions are, why they are matte, what are the reasons behind different institutions in different countries and finally support it with historical facts. 1 Links between economic growth and economic institution What are institutions? The term “Economic institutions” can be defined in mach different way and have multiple meanings. On the one hand North (1990, p.3 ) defines institutions in a general wide way as “ the rules of the game in a society, or more formally, are the humanly devised constants that shape human interaction… In consequence they structure incentives in human exchange, whether political, social, or economic”. Hadgson (2004, p. 655) explains economic institutions as “ durable systems of established and embedded social rules that...
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...Research Methods of Proposed Study…………………………….. Ethical Considerations of Proposed Study………………………………………….. References………………………………………………………………………….4 Chapter I: Introduction Statement of the Problem For anyone that is familiar with Canadian politics, especially in the Canadian Senate, corruption is a common theme. Richard Gwyn proposed that Canada’s political integrity was near perfect up until 1975, where political transgressions became prominent in the news. What Gwyn fails to note is the many smaller transgressions that have surfaced prior to 1975, which may not fall into the category of noteworthy (Gibbons & Rowat, 1975). The empirical evidence that must be stated with response to Canada’s political corruption is what is considered by many to be political integrity. What questions must also be answered; are what is considered shabby politics? Is Canada’s political integrity really as spotless as it seems, or are some transgressions overlooked because of what some people actually consider corruption? Purpose of the Proposed Research Study The proposed study will examine what citizens really consider to be political corruption. A sample population will be given a questionnaire to quantitatively test the opinions of Canadians to...
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...Agriculture In Canada Canada is one of the largest agriculture producers and exporters in the world. Canada produces a wide variety of agriculture commodities anything from wheat and barley to cattle and poultry. In comparison to other countries Canada’s food production is relatively efficient. Canadians, on average spend less than 10 percent of their household income on food. Canada's agriculture and food industries have changed dramatically since the 1950’s. Canada’s growing economy has greatly altered production agriculture. Canada has a long history of an agriculture based economy. Canada international partnerships include NAFTA as well as the WTO. Canada’s top three trade partners are the United States, China, and The United Kingdom. The majority of Canada’s pork and beef are exported to the U.S. NAFTA and keeps shipping costs low and allows the Canadian market to grow. Canada’s top grain crops are canola and wheat, and their top grain exporters are Japan, China, and Mexico. Canada’s agricultural production and exports have grown in the last decade. A recent change in agriculture policy has removed the control of wheat exports out of Canada. Canadian agriculture has been growing exponential, however production agriculture only accounts for less than 1 percent of the workforce. Even though the average size and value of farms has increased, the number of employees and farms has decreased. In 1941, there were 732,832 farms with an average of 96 hectares. Fast...
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...minority groups, who are free from discrimination and their rights and privileges are valued equally to those of the majority. Through political, human and cilvil rights, social well-fare systems, and international relations, Canada has formed a strong governmental institution that fosters an inclusive democracy. Between 1945-2014, the Canadian identity transitioned to an inclusive democratic society defined by domestic social reforms and international commitments to the global community In the last seventy years, Canada developed lawful political, human and civil rights within the nation and in the global community. In May of 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organizations, to draw up the United Nations Charter. Canada participated in the San Francisco conferences as a founding member of the Unite Nations. The Charter strived for collective security to avoid war, to develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international co-operation in solving international problems and promoting and encouraging respect for human and civil rights. Canada’s participation in the United Nations was instrumental in a global reputation of humanitarian contributions. Canada’s dedication to fundamental human rights internationally, upheld Canadian core democratic values. Canada’s federal government crafted a new Canadian Constitution that domestically improved the civil rights of every citizen. Authorized in 1982...
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...Environmental Analysis (Target Country) Student Names: Aqeela Romer, Carleen Etienne, Christina Williams, Tenniel Cartwright and Chelsi Fowler Course: MKTG 412-0116 Instructor: Michael Rolle Affiliation: The College of The Bahamas Date of Submission: March 10, 2016 Canada’s Cultural life According to “International Marketing,” ‘culture is an integrated system of learnt behavior patterns that are distinguishing characteristics of the members of any given society.” Canada’s culture originated from Europe, especially Britain and France. Canadians are relatively a broadminded, civil and very community-oriented people. Although they are individualistic in terms of their basic cultural traits, they nevertheless place a great deal of emphasis on the individual's responsibility to the community. This is seen as giving balance and a good quality of life. They’re also very protective of their constituent identity and encourage their people to stay true to it. Canada also has a low context which means most of its information is explicitly contained in the words. Furthermore, Canada’s government is made up of constitutional monarchy that is also a parliamentary democracy and a federation. A multitude of languages are spoken in Canada. According to the 2006 census, English and French are the preferred language of 67.1% and 21.5% of the population, respectively. Canada also has five widely-spoken non-official languages...
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..., people Historical and political background Economy Geography and people Geography Geographic size: 3.9 million square miles Capital: Ottawa Major cities and population: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax The landmass of Canada is around 3,849,674.042 square miles, and it occupies the northern half of North America. Canada has six time zones, and it has coastlines on the Atlantic and Pacific and the Arctic Ocean, giving it the longest coastline on the world. Canada also has a boundary of 5,525 miles with the United States in the southern. The northern of Canada is Arctic islands, which come within 497 miles of the North Pole. Geography of Canada changes significantly with different its part and with the different region. There are such different climate accompany with landscape. There is a lot lakes and rivers spread out over the country. Canada has more than two million lake and it takes 7 per cent of the Canadian land mass. The biggest lake is Great Bear Lake located in the Northwest Territories. (“Geography Canada”, 2013) However, Canada has only 12 per cent of the land in northernmost is suitable for agriculture because of the harsh climate. Therefore, most of the Canadian live within a few hundred miles in the southern border, where the climate is milder. People Population: 35,163, 430 inhabitants (world population review, 2013) From the chart of Canada’s population growth, Canada’s inhabitants has tripled since...
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...Americans operating in Canada will feel very comfortable integrating into society and will be able to successfully execute their business objectives. The key areas of focus to effectively prove Canada’s compatibility with American firms is based on the following criteria: * Culture * Management * Population Demographics * Compensation * Religion * Ethics * Political Risk * Economy Culture Canada’s culture is very similar to the United States and by analyzing the cultural dimension theory by Geert Hofsted, American businesses will be able to understand how the similarities positively impact the success of American expatriates working in Canada. Hofsted’s cultural dimensions theory is an analysis of 5 specific factors that define the makeup of a society. Using a ranking system he was able to compare over 50 countries to Canada in all of these dimensions: power distance, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, career success and planning for the long-term horizon. Power distance This dimension measures the rigidity or flexibility of a country in terms of how organizations structure management and subordinate relationships. If a country has a high power distance, management structures seem to be more rigid or hierarchal and a chain of command system is in place. Rarely will an employee bypass his supervisor for it may be considered an act of insubordination. On the other hand, a country with a low power distance may have a management structure...
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...Historically, Canada’s aboriginal populations have been poorly represented within the Canadian political system (Dhillon, 2005; Paul, 2005). Over several decades, many initiatives to help increase representation have been presented. These proposals continue to fail at the hands of either the members of parliament or the Canadian people. Firstly, this paper will explore a sample of past initiatives aimed at enlarging aboriginal populations’ presence namely, First Nations peoples, within the Canadian political system. Secondly, an explanations for why, despite a push for equality, these populations continue to be underrepresented will be provided. Lastly, this paper will look to the future and identify the benefits of equal aboriginal representation...
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...business of Canada’s government. It is composed of the Queen who is represented by the Governor General and the Cabinet which is a group of members of government which also includes the Prime Minister.The governor general, with help from the prime minister is chosen by the queen to represent her. The cabinet consists of 25 - 30 people that are chosen by the prime minister. The cabinet is accountable to the prime minister and help our government. To be in the cabinet you must be appointed by the prime minister. This is Canada’s Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. He decides on the size of the cabinet , selects the cabinet ministers. The cabinet ministers are usually members of parliament. He also assigns their responsibilities and portfolios. To become a prime minister : you must be elected as the leader of a political party , you must be elected as a member of parliament and the party you lead must win the most seats in the house of common. The Legislative Branch: Canada’s Legislative Branch, is the law-making branch of government. It includes the Governor General, the House of Commons and the Senate. They make laws and represent the interest and rights of Canada's regions. To make a law : you must propose it to the House of Commons as a bill, the house will then debate the bill and will vote on it. To win the vote in the house, you might decide to make changes to the bill. The House of Commons is a major law - making body in Canada's federal political system. The...
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