...disappointment than just being the defeated ones. It all started in the summer of 2006. The European Championship was just around the corner, and since Germany was going to be the host of this spectacular occasion, everybody was enthusiastic about the upcoming weeks. While final preparations were being made and busy bees were trying to correct the last flaws to present Germany in the perfect light to the rest of the world, the atmosphere was full of excitement and everybody was counting the days until the built-up pressure of anticipation was finally going to be released. It was comparable to a child impatiently awaiting Christmas morning. As the weeks went along, people’s moods seemed to get better and better, the more games the Germans won. It appeared that the team, captained by Michael Ballack and coached by Jürgen Klinsmann was undefeatable the closer they stepped towards the final. Many national teams stayed in Germany during that time such as...
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...people to ever live. Armed with his lies and manipulation of the Germans, he was able to kill 11 million innocent people. But, who was Hitler really, and how could this happen? Although Hitler became the dictator of Germany, he was born in Austria in 1889. When he was three, however, his family made the move to Germany. Hitler’s family was just like any other typical family at the time. Although, Hitler himself was very introverted and detached from life. In Hitler’s young adulthood he enlisted in the German army to fight in WWI. Hitler was a very daring soldier, and he seemed to realize when it was the right time was to take a risk. Hitler was also a raging nationalist, so naturally, years later when...
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...M10B Handout Briefing Sheet for Case Diagnosis Report (CDR) Assignment Our third and final major graded project requires you to integrate your knowledge of interpersonal communication, conflict management and teamwork. This assignment provides you the opportunity to work with other students from your section on a case study concerning a communication problem, which occurs in a business setting. The case study is elaborated in packet you will purchase along with other required text and course materials. You will work on this case study as a virtual (online) team. The composition of each team will include not more than 4 students. Your section instructor will decide how the team members are selected. The Charge For the purpose of this assignment you, along with other members of your team, will assume the role of human resource and organization development consultants for Henry Tam and the MGI Team. Henry Tam has asked your team to diagnose and develop strategies for managing and solving the communication problems that members of the MGI team have been experiencing. Detailed information describing the nature of the problems as well as the members of the team are available in the HBS 9-404-068 (Henry Tam and the MGI Team) document. Tasks to Be Completed Based on the information provided in this document, Mr. Tam has asked your team to perform five specific tasks. (1) (2) Define and describe the nature of the problems Analyze the problems by providing a detailed explanation...
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...his destiny he informs his loyal men that he will fight alongside them, “one final time” (Haney.7642). When the Geat hero Beowulf is about to finally meet his match, he considers the great Thanes above himself and realizes there would have been no success without them. Beowulf evidently illustrates why he is the ideal German because even after all the things he has achieved in his lifetime, he looks back and humbly says the Thanes are greater than him. His reward for all his loyalty to the Camitatus is the acknowledgement from them that his heroic work will never be forgotten. Another example occurs before Beowulf’s battle against Grendel the great dragon as he recognizes that it was different to see the “other rigged out in his gear” and “ready for battle” (1470). As Beowulf is about to fight an underwater battle, he valorously reassures his Camitatus that no matter what happens in this battle, it will be alright. Being the leader of the Geats, Beowulf personally feels responsible for assuring the people and his comrades are safe and by stating it will be alright gives his people hope, just as the whole story of Beowulf tried to provide hope for the ordinary German tribes of the Middle Ages. Twice proving his loyalty to the Camitatus, Beowulf is considered the ideal man and a hero. On the other hand, in the Arthurian Legend just after watching the noblest of knights attempt to wield the sword stricken in the stone, “no other knight” attempted to nudge the blade and the hunting...
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...“The outbreak of war in Europe in 1914 was due to an aggressive German foreign policy which had been waged since c.1900” How far do you agree with this opinion? Explain your answer using Sources V, W and X and your own knowledge. It can be argued whether Germany’s foreign policy was the main reason for the start of World War One. Source W highlights that Germany’s actions since the 1890s had created international tensions but this was mainly due a handful of political and military leaders, source V goes onto say that pressure internally and externally drove Germany to create such an aggressive foreign policy, source X goes against this and illustrates that it was the alliance system that caused the outbreak of war rather than Germany herself. However, Germany’s aggressive foreign policy can be defined as the real reason for the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914 due to the evidence that has been provided. Germany’s foreign policy can be identified as the main reason for the outbreak of war, this is highlighted by source W “…German actions going back to the 1890s had done much to create international tension” This source suggests that tension between Germany and the other great European powers had been rising since pre 1990 and that these had contributed towards the start of the war. For example Germany’s policies of Flottenpolitk and Weltpolitik were very aggressive. Weltpolitik even meant ‘World policy’ and aimed for Germany to expand into a global power, this demonstrates...
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...The outbreak of war in Europe in 1914 was due to an aggressive German foreign policy which had been waged since c.1900 Source X, though suggesting a variety of reason, places most blame on the German encirclement for the birth of the First World War in August 1914. Source V too highlights a selection of factor the war can be blamed on. It suggests German domestic tensions and fear of “civil war” to concern of encirclement via the triple entente started the war. Source W proposes that the outbreak of war was due to German aggression. The Naval race between Germany and Britain as well as general Weltpolitik is to blame for the start of war. Ultimately German aggression was key but caused by encirclement. Source W suggests that aggressive German Weltpolitik was a major contributing factor leading up to the start of the First World War. After seeing the success that his cousin had in England, Kaiser Wilhelm decided that he too wanted an empire and desired the restoration of “Germany’s place in the sun”. This called for a more aggressive stance on foreign policy. Keen on expanding “German actions going back to the 1890s had done much to create international tension” source W states. Germany was more likely to enter conflict with neighbouring countries to gain land and territory increasing German status and strength, due to extreme desire to expand. This is clear in German interest in morocco. During the 1905-11 Moroccan crises, German-French relations reached new tensions...
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...the display of German aggression inevitably contributed to the outbreak of general European tensions, and war in 1914. The use of strategies such as the Anglo-German Naval Race, as stated in Joll’s source, highlighted the aggression by Germany prior to war. Moreover, this type of tactic also demonstrated the desire and hunger Germany obtained for continental power, another factor towards European tensions. The sources in question both support and contest the set statement, to an extent. Sources 1 and 3 by Corrigan and Joll, respectively, argue how Germany’s use of tactics agitated European powers, thus causing war. However, Source 2 by Turner disagrees with the statement, arguing how other European powers were to blame for the outbreak of general war. Nevertheless, all sources will be taken into account and analysed with the support of other relevant in the build-up to war, before reaching a final judgement. Corrigan’s source thoroughly argues how Germany used the tactic of aggression to stipulate war. Corrigan includes the historian within the source, Fischer, to highlight how Germany were to blame for general war. Fischer states that “at least as early as 1906, Germany had in place a plan for an aggressive war based on the premise that Germany would have to fight Russia and France simultaneously”. The quote demonstrates how Germany aimed to use methods of aggression to agitate other nations. Additonally, the quote also implies how Germany had been planning for war for a substantial...
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...How far were divisions in Germany in 1917 the same as pre 1914? In the years leading up to 1914, divisions between the German people were relatively minor – it was referred to as a ‘political nation’ rather than separate political parties. In fact, when war was announced, people were filled with dread and fear, which was inevitable; however there was also a sense of newly found patriotism found in the majority of Germans, which teamed them all together. On 4th August the Kaiser himself stated ‘I know no parties anymore, only Germans.’ At this time, the political divisions of the pre-war era were over. Yet at the same time, even though it seemed the entire country was united, there were still a few remaining divisions such as; division due to the Prussian voting system, due to interest groups, and due to classes. In some ways, the divisions in 1917 were very similar to pre 1914, as for example the same arguments were still being had in 1917 as pre 1914 about the voting system, as it was an unfair three class based system. However, on the other hand there were some divisions which had become much worse, such as the split of the SPD, the continual polarisation of left and right parties, and the role of the Kaiser. At this point, it seems that divisions in Germany in 2927 had increased by quite a large extent in comparison to pre 1914. To begin with, 1917 saw the split of the SPD into the SPD and the uSPD. Pre 1914, the SPD was one party who supported the working classes. As a result...
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...interesting about our diverse world is something as simple as how healthcare is provided in different regions of the world. Do you believe there is a difference in healthcare in different parts of the world? Well there is quit a complex difference. For example, I’ll explain the healthcare provided in India is quite different from the healthcare provided in Germany. The differences can be viewed or evaluated in different means. For the purpose of this discussion three main factors will be identified and compared. The quality of life in contrast to healthcare provided, the foreseen future impact of the aging population, and the economic impact on the individual society. I will exam and compare the current of future of health care in the India and German societies. Healthcare is important to all in every corner of the world. In some societies healthcare is better than others. Germany has been known for years as a strong society and have always been on the tip of the spear when it comes to technology. To contrast, Germany has make social mistakes in the fast and has not always been in the best light of the world for how they treat the human race as a whole. On the other hand India has been viewed as a very rich cultural society, strong in religious faith. India, does not come to mind when thinking of an economical efficient country. To compare one facet of each society does not represent they society as a whole, but will show the difference in one major portion of each society. India has...
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...| Unification of Germany | | | | HISTORY | | | Unification of Germany Introduction Economic success, political failure, and diplomatic tension marked the idea of a unified Germany in the period after the Napoleonic Wars. It was not clear around which power, Austria or Prussia, Germany could achieve national unification (Merriman 2010). Prussian merchants, with the support of the Prussian crown, established the customs and trade union known as the Zollverein in 1834 (AP Central - German Unification 2013). The Zollverein freed trade between most of the German states, with the exception of Austria. The upper class were wary of any change that might threaten the status quo and feared the strong nationalist feeling unleashed by the revolution, the expansion of which might lead to, they reasoned, the proclamation of the equality of all citizens (Merriman 2010). Industrialists and merchants thus brought liberal politics into German nationalism. During the Revolution of 1848, liberals met in the Frankfurt Assembly and drafted a constitution modeled on the ideals of the French Revolution of 1789 (AP Central - German Unification 2013). The assembly offered to share power under a constitutional monarchy and offered the crown of a unified Germany to Frederick William IV of Prussia. The Revolution of 1848 brought some liberal reforms to Prussia, such as the ability of the parliament to obstruct certain forms of taxation. However, the Prussian leadership, which...
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...in Europe proper. The strong economy and growing military reputation lay foundations for a strong, proud and militaristic culture. As a relatively new state it could learn from the mistakes of others and as a large state it could bully and manipulate its neighbours, but it was still a subordinate of Austria in the Holy Roman Empire and nowhere near powerful enough to contend Austria’s seat of dominance. The influence that Prussia gained allowed for a stronger Prussia later, the knowledge that Prussia was vastly superior to its neighbours aided in giving Prussians a sense of self-confidence that allowed them to make the exertive steps towards unifying Germany after 1815. From the 9th century until 1806, the Holy Roman Empire dominated the German states, a common language and a notably similar culture had developed and bound the member states together as the ‘Germanic states’ of central Europe. Prior to the dismantling of the Empire by Napoleon in 1806, the Empire had been stagnating and its ‘golden years’ had ended, modernisation was almost non-existent and the member states were growing ever more selfish. In addition to this the empire’s armies posed very little resistance to the advancing French army, regardless of having a larger population...
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...The statement that German was united by “iron and blood” refers to the speech given by Prussian statesman Otto Von Bismarck, referring to the ‘Bismarck wars’; the battles heavily acclaimed to be the binding force behind German unification into one, powerful state. However, it is also possible to agree with Kenyes , who challenged Bismarck’s speech and opinions on unification by believing in an economically led charge towards unification; hence the use of the term “iron and steel” To agree on Bismarck’s “blood and iron” beliefs, You have to start with the ‘Bismarck wars’, wars created to help unite Germany against common enemies. The Danish War of 1864, which was fought over the two duchies ‘Schleswig’ and ‘Holstein’. Denmark, who occupied the Duchess at the time, had taken the land from the Prussians in the 1400s (Bismarck was of course Prussian by nature). Denmark was also the main threat from the North of Germany, consequently explaining why the Duchies were such crucial regions for Germany to control/have influence over. Two years later, in 1866 there was the Austro-Prussian war. Austria had always been a strong, united and independent nation; which situated geographically right next to the German states would clearly be enviable of pro-unification German ministers. Bismarck wanted the Austro-Prussian war to show that his Prussia was the more dominant and significant state than Franz Joseph’s Austria. Previously too Bismarck had met with Napoleon III In Biarritz to discuss...
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...other countries: Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland (Chow, 2015). With the biggest population of all the European Union countries, Germany’s population density is one of the highest in all of Europe at over 230 persons per square kilometer. The UK, Netherlands, and Belgium are the only countries in Europe with a higher population density (Chisolm, 2011). The official language of Germany is German. As would be expected, the majority of German citizens speak German (over 100 million people). Some minority languages in Germany include Danish, Sorbian, Frisian, and Romany. Turkish, Kurdish, Polish, the Balkan languages, and Russian are the most commonly spoken by immigrants to Germany. German is the language consisting of the most native speakers in the European Union. Worldwide, as a foreign language, German is the third most taught. Additionally, it is the second most widely used language on the Internet. Over the last 30 years, almost all German citizens have been required to learn at least one foreign language in school. This is usually English....
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...Cultural Identity Project: German-American Liberty University Online PACO 504 European ethnic groups began immigrating into America during the colonial period and immigration continues to this day. As each European culture assimilated to the English American culture immigrants intermarried and developed a so-called “melting pot” or “salad bowl” of culture, traditions, and values (Hays & Erford, 2014, p. 389). German people, as they made their way to a land of freedom and promise, experienced a constant change in their identity with regard to the cultures, values, beliefs, and traditions that some German Americans continue to practice today. As each culture or ethnic group becomes assimilated or acculturated many of their initial cultural qualities are lost and replaced with new ones. Hays & Erford (2014, p.386) assert that acculturation can be considered as bidirectional in that the individuals encountered from both or multiple ethnic groups may experience changes in their primary set of cultural variables based on their interactions with each other. Acculturation and assimilation have certainly occurred with the German American. Brief German History Germany was a fragmented society and full of conflict before 1871. It was made up of approximately three hundred and fifty principalities and one thousand small nation-states until Wilhelm I of Prussia was proclaimed Emperor. His reign led to the unification of the German Empire (Amato, 2006). Millions...
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...ChapterⅡComparison of Confucius Institute and Goethe Institute from the Intercultural Communication Perspective 1、孔子学院：大规模扩张背后的跨文化传播形态 Since November 2004, when China's first Confucius Institute was established overseas in Seoul, South Korea, in just a few years, the number of it has been increasing at a rapid speed, exceeding more than 100 in countries and regions around the world. On average, a new branch is set up per week. It can be easily seen that the newly founded Confucius Institute is expanding at an increasing speed, compared to Goethe Institute, which has a history of nearly 60 years. However, considering the essence of foreign language teaching and media organizations and the effect of the language and culture dissemination, rapid growth of number does not necessarily mean effective cultural transmission. This is actually the concern of study of foreign languages and media organizations, on which all similar institutions should focus. It is of great importance to analyze, compare and indicate the effect of cultural transmission, so as to come up with solutions to improve the process. From the operating level, Confucius Institute mainly focuses on the teaching of entry-level Chinese, complemented by coaching tai chi and other activities of interest in traditional Chinese culture. Considering the large number of Confucius Institute around the world, Confucius Institute has made contributions to promoting Chinese worldwide, even though its activities are limited...
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