... beliefs , tastes and traditions of the local people occupy the first stage among these. When they opened Disneyland Paris ,they only offered a French sausage, in spite of the fact that most people that visit the park are foreigners and prefer different cuisines . It caused decrease in the number of visitors . After such a mistake now they have learned a lesson and for example ,if they are going to open new Disneyland in a location where there is a strong restrictions on food based on the religion or the preferences of the people , they will be much more careful about it. The attires that are worn by the people and their appearance now can be graded due to their cultural and environmental background. Some great experiences like putting feng shui signs to the entrance of the park showed that they respect the local people's values . They can apply this experience to become more successful in other new countries. Also using special Chinese attractions and decorations on holidays was extremely effective and gave them a hint to combine the traditions and customs of the local people with their own. Disney now has to destroy the frontiers between them and the local people in order to increase the number of the visitors as they had lots of difficulties with the stereotypes of the French had about them. Hiring more local people for management can be a good solution so the local people can feel more involved in . The...
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...Dragon Turtle sitting on bed of coins and ingots is a symbol of good luck, longevity, protection, harmony and money in Feng Shui. Dragon Turtle is a Chinese legendary symbol with the head of dragon and the body of turtle and thereby is a combination of the 2 out of 4 celestial animals of Chinese mythology .It has a coin in its mouth and a baby tortoise on its back. The Dragon Headed Turtle with a baby of its back while standing on a pile of coins represents a new business venture with prospects. The symbolic meanings of the animals are dragon (luck); tortoise (long life), baby tortoise (new beginnings, fertility or excellent descendants luck) and the Coins represent the Money that can be made. The dragon is said to be blowing good breathe to people and carrying Ru Yi which signifies power, high rank and doing everything well. The ideal placement of the Dragon Turtle Feng Shui Symbol would be in the North or East sector of the house. Placing this dragon at home is said to bring the occupants of a home good luck, wealth and feeling of security. The Dragon Headed Turtle also protects a home from negative energies. Do not put the symbol in the North or East if it is directly in front of you while putting it at Office or Business place. Instead it would be best to position the symbol parallel to where you sit or right behind the seat looking sideways which signifies support. Keeping a dragon turtle will attract prosperity to your business and improves your relationships with those...
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...statue built, plans for a tourist route, and stamps, t-shirts, spirit bottles and many other products made with his name and image on them. With the fame brought by winning the Nobel Prize, pressure and anxiety were present followed. Mo Yan is the second richest writer in China, but cannot decide if he is happy. He explains that he is under pressure and stress, so he is not sure how he can be happy, but having won the Nobel Prize, he cannot be unhappy. Having written stories of mostly of rural life being a ‘representative writer of his generation’ (Wu), he is highly regarded by other writers, as well as criticized for not taking on more social responsibilities. Mo Yan wrote stories like Feng Menglong, about ordinary life. Mo Yan’s stories reflected lives of the ordinary people, while Feng Menglong stories were mostly about himself and the people in his...
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...Living Room Feng Shui Ideas Feng Shui is known as a method of placement to improve your life in every way. It is all about incorporating into the environment as it allows us to achieve harmony by the placement & arrangement of space. Living Feng Shui life can provide you peace and tranquillity of life. With the Feng Shui items, you get restricted to some of the interior furniture arrangements. Weather, astronomy, geomagnetism are central components of Feng Shui. Using Feng Shui products one can have a great positive impact on one's health, increase one's fortune and have better personal relationships. The main room in our home is the Living room where all the family members or guests get together and share their ideas. Various Feng Shui living room tips can be shared as under:- • Place the sofa in the corner which is farthest from the door and windows and make sure the sofa is clearly visible and provides a clear view of the door. • Do not allow space in between the wall and sofa. Wall is essential for providing security & protection to the members in the Feng Shui house. Don't place the sofa in front of a window or directly opposite the door. Since energy flows between the door & window, it would restrict the path of your guests. • Make sure you do not have lights or beams directly above the sofa as this would release the flow of negative energy. • Use of screens & partitions to influence the energy flow is highly recommended. This way the flow of energy can be directed...
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...Aquarian Publications P.O. BOX 681 Palm Springs, California 92263 © 2002 Eloise Helm All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. First Edition Illustrations by C.J. Correnti / C2 Media Group, Inc. © 2002 C2 Media Group, Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data ISBN 0-9639204-7-2 Introduction lthough Feng has been practiced in the Eastern hemisphere for thousands of years, it is relatively new to western civilization. Feng Shui may seem mysterious and foreign to our western culture, but it is actually a very sensible collection of ideas and actions. Once you understand its principles, you will be able to produce harmony, comfort and balance in almost any situation or environment. 26 Secrets has been put together to simplify Feng Shui so that everyone can understand and work with its principles to balance their lives and make way for more money, love, health and happiness. Some of these tips will help bring these things to you, while others will make it easier to hold on to money, romance and health once they’re in your hands. When you energize the various parts of your home, your life will improve and you will start to attract more abundance and happiness. Begin to think of balance in all things. For example, you must activate your career and benefactor sections...
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...Topic: Feng Shui | Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the benefit of Feng Shui. Central idea: It is all because of Feng Shui.IntroductionI- It’s move-in day.II- While most everyone is rushing about carrying boxes, computers, TVs, and stereos to make their dorm rooms feel a little more like home, my mom is carrying, wind chimes.III- Don’t wind chimes belong outside? In a garden? On a patio? IV- Anywhere but a dorm room? My mom had strategically placed them so that each time I opened the door, it would swing into them. IV- It was all because of Feng Shui. V- According to Simon Brown, author of the book Practical Feng Shui, feng shui, which literally means wind and water, “is the art of designing your home to promote success in life, health, wealth and happiness.” VII- Feng Shui originated in China over 4,000 years ago and is still practiced throughout the world today. VIII- While it may seem like only ancient Chinese philosophers can master this art, even college students like us can learn simple techniques for improving the flow of energy in our dorm rooms, homes, or apartments. I- With my mom’s enthusiasm behind me, I decided to research this topic some more on my own. IX- First I’ll explain a bit more about what Feng Shui is and then give you some tips on putting this ancient art into practice. Body I. must understand what Feng Shui is.A. Feng Shui is a method of maximizing energy flow by manipulating your environmentB. Feng Shui has many benefits ...
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...include: notes pads, personal accessories, food, pens, pencils and much more. Another crucial aspect of a well-organized office is to have uncluttered walls. I know it is tempting to hang cat photos, and inspirational pictures, but they serve no purpose in productivity. Items such as white boards, contact lists, charts, and graphs are much more suited for an efficient office. The final piece of a well-organized office is the floor. The floor should be clean and free of unnecessary objects. A person should be able to walk around without fear of falling due to trip hazards. It should also have room for filing cabinets, or other storage containers. These objects should be able to be placed in a manner that is conducive to a proper Feng shui. Feng shui is a Chinese...
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...SSC 1107 –ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS CASE STUDY PRESENTATION SCHEDULE MONDAY : SEPT @ 10 am – 12 p.m VENUE : LR 503 GROUP | MEMBERS | PROGRAM | DATE | PRESENTATION SLOT | 1 | TAJRIE AMIR AZRAI SHARIFF KEVIN CHAN GOH CHUN WEI RYAN CHAN CHIA CHUN GOAY SWEE HAO | DHM | 22nd Sept | 10.05-10.20 a.m | 2 | MAVIS ONG KASTURI SHAN MUGAN WEING PHOR NGE AGIM HARIZAJ CHENG ZHENG YEE ONG WAI YEE | DICTN | 22nd Sept | 10.25- 10.40 a.m | 3 | DANIEL LOO HIN YEE SEAN NG JIA WEI SWARNA NAIDU CHARMAINE NG YI YI LIN | DHM | 22nd Sept | 10.45 -11.00 a.m | 4 | CHUAH LING PHEI LIM CHIN YIEN STANLEY NG TAN XI QIAN JASON TAN XU CHEN | DHM | 22nd Sept | 11.05 – 11.20 a.m | 5 | CHEW YEW SENG TAN SU LING DINESH GOH HUI CHING ARAVIN KESHNI | DHM | 22nd Sept | 11.25 -11.40 a.m | 6 | | | 22nd Sept | 11.45 – 12.00 p.m | 7 | TAN CHIEW MEI ADELINE ONG WAN SHIJOCELYN CHAN SIN YUANJOEY LOO PEI YI | DHM | 29th Sept | 10.05-10.20 a.m | 8 | FONG YEE CHEN JARED WONG WEI TAT REGAN CHAN CHIA CHING KELVIN CHEAH NICHOLAS YAP | DICTN | 29th Sept | 10.25- 10.40 a.m | 9 | FLORENCE ANNE PEREIRA | TEO LEE CHING | | YEAP HAI HUNG | | WEE AI SIN | | T EH JINGWANG | | LEE MIN ZHAO | | | DICTN | 29th Sept | 10.45 -11.00 a.m | 10 | QUAH EE HWAILOW CHIAU THIANH’NG HUI WEN | BEEUB | 29th Sept | 11.05 – 11.20 a.m | 11 | LIM CHIA YEE CHEN XIN YI KOAY SHIR PHENG KHOR JIA SHAN HOR SAU SUN CARENNE LOH | DHM | 29th Sept | 11.25 -11.40 a.m | 12 | | | 29th Sept | 11...
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...global life. These inventions were major blocks in the building of the world that we know today. The four main innovations that I consider essential in our lives are printing, gunpowder, compass, and paper. The method of printing and woodblock, or movable, printing are considered ancient Chinese inventions. This ancient Chinese invention was seen before the first dated book in 868 (Lad). Printing books was time-consuming, as the blackline method used required a new block to be carved for each page. Movable type in printing was invented during the Song Dynasty. Movable Chinese characters were carved from wood, which could be arranged as needed and even reused. Later versions used clay, but these broke easily. During the Ming Dynasty, the wooden movable type was refined and books were printed using the two-color printing process. After the development of paper, printing was one of the most important inventions as it led to expansion in spreading stories, news, and knowledge. Another innovation that changed the world was gunpowder. Gunpowder is believed to be development as a by-product of trying to make an immortality elixir. Taoist alchemists experimenting with sulphur and potassium nitrate discovered it could be used as an igniter or explosive (Temple, 1986). Later in...
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...A Comparison; The Ming and Tokugawa Period The Ming dynasty achievement in rebuilding the empire and restoring Chinese pride ushered in a period of unprecedented economic and cultural growth on Song foundations but going far beyond where the Song had left off. There was rapid commercialization of the economy as a whole, an accompanying rise in the number and size of cities, and perhaps a doubling of total trade. Tokugawa Ieyasu’s victory at Sekigahara in 1600 brought Japan the longest period of peace and stability in its history: it lasted until nearly the end of the shogunate I n1868. Rhodes Murphey discussed developments during the Tokugawa period saying, “A major result was economic and commercial growth. Such developments brought the country closer to the modern world.” (East Asia, A New History, pg. 264) Before the end of the Ming’s first century there was a growing turn to conservatism. This partially reflected the determination to reestablish the traditional Chinese way in all things after the Mongol humiliation, but it also stemmed from enhanced prosperity. An Italian missionary Matteo Ricci reported in the early seventeenth century on their conservatism saying, “Everything which the people need for their well-being and sustenance is abundantly produced within the borders of the kingdom.” (Rhodes Murphey, East Asia, A New Histoy, pg. 129) There was less incentive to seek change or be innovative at least in terms of official policy. Policy and administration was...
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...Using Ownership Incentives in China Case Overview PeriRaden is a California-based company, launched by Roy Weber - CEO, that specializes in mobile technology. They are focused on expanding their business into foreign countries, specifically China, and are faced with the challenge of introducing the employee ownership culture of the Silicon Valley to their target workforce in China. Although, ownership incentives have proven to be very Successful in the US, there are several reasons why it may not be as effective in China. The core objective of this study is to address all discussion questions and to intelligently propose an effective solution that will meet the demands of the Chinese workforce and fit within the scope of PeriRaden's business culture and overall compensation philosophy. The Chinese Workforce Besides being the world's oldest continuous civilization, with records dating back to 3500 BC, China has experienced substantial economic success since initiating its economic reform in the late 1970s. It is now the world's fastest growing economy and has the second largest GDP in the world. It is also home to the world's largest population, which equates to the world's largest labor pool. Naturally, this is appealing to many corporations looking to expand. China represents a seemingly limitless source of labor. What's more is that their individual buying power and levels of consumption are also increasing along side their growing economy. Although, it may seem...
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...Running head: ENTERTIANMENT ELEMENTS SHOULD BE ADDED IN CHINESE SPORTS Entertainment elements should be added in Chinese sports Yin Wu University of San Francisco Author Note This paper was prepared for Wrtg/Speaking Pract and Graduate Writing/Speaking 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;...
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...We discuss a lot about international trade in my business classes, and how modern technology and government intervention stimulates trade. It was surprising to read that worldwide trade existed as early as in the Ming Dynasty. Up until reading this chapter, I had always thought trading amongst countries started closer towards 1800s. In reality China imported luxury goods from Japan, and even turkeys and tobacco from America. Even more interesting was that Ming China restricted overseas trade and regulated imports, although it was relaxed by the 1560s. Through international trade both parties usually benefit economically, culturally, and technologically. The chapter brings up how Europe introduced the telescope and world map to china through trade back in early 1600s. Again it is fascinating to read how cultures were able to share inventions and innovation through trade so early on in history. Even fashion had an influence in China when books on connoisseurship and etiquette guides were imported. Like current day, there was even a market of imitations and fake clothing being sold. Like Holcombe mentions, late Ming China did indeed seem surprisingly modern, and much of this can be attributed to trade. I also learned that tea, which is a huge part of British culture, originated from China as a medicinal drink when leaves were imported into Britain. It surprises me that something that is so integrated into British culture originated from early trading with China during the Qing...
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...How Does China’s Reemergence Impact the Current World’s Dynamics? * Background China’s reemergence In retrospect, there were three glorious dynasties of Han, Tang and Ming in China. During that time China took the leading position in economics, politics, culture, military and diplomacy. But after Ming dynasty China lost its leading position for a long time. Since the reform and opening-up in 1978, China’s reemergence of economics impresses the world substantially. In 2010, China witnessed GDP of 5,878.3 billion US dollars, which is at the second place just following United States 1. During the last decade, China moved from the being the ninth-largest exporter to the largest in the world. According to the Global Competitiveness Index 2011-2012 report, China’s global competitiveness index scored 4.90 and ranked 26 out of 142. The group performance of the developing world is boosted by the strong dynamics of some of the largest economies including China. At the meantime, China’s military power is also strengthened. From 1989 to 2010 China's official military budget increased by double digits every year 2. Based on above positive and negative facts, China’s reemergence really impacts the world’s dynamics in various dimensions. In general these impacts can be divided into areas including goods, technology, people, capital and culture. * China’s reemergence impacts world’s dynamics in different aspects Goods According the percentage distribution of Merchandise...
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.... If you were in charge of the Asian operations for McCain, how would you recommend the company overcome the challenges in the Chinese market? If I were in charge of Asian operations for McCain, I would take an advertising approach to overcome challenges in the Chinese market. The most effective way is to have famous figures/celebrities as the face of McCain. This method has been proven successful in other advertising campaigns, such as Yao Ming in the anti-shark fin consumption campaign and Jay Chou/Kobe Bryant in Sprite commercials. In both cases, the awareness of both campaigns was widespread and well known. In the shark fin case, the appearance of NBA legend Yao Ming has led to more awareness of the dwindling shark population. Likewise, when Sprite faced the likes of singer sensation Jay Chou and NBA star Kobe Bryant, the popularity of Sprite increased. It can thus be concluded that the use of celebrities or famous figures will lead to popularity in a product. As well, the price of McCain products will have to initially be very low, as a conservative society will not want to spend a lot of money on an unknown item. 2. Drawing from Hofstede’s work on global cultures, what challenges might Canadian managers at McCain face when interacting with their Chinese business colleagues? Hofstede’s works on global cultures are masculinity-femininity, uncertainty avoidance, individualism-collectivism, and power distance. The Canadian managers at McCain might end up with different...
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