...employees. In order to decide which country is better for ‘greenfield’ foreign direct investment via sole ownership, the advantages and disadvantages of the countries should be considered. For example, China is a developing country, and during the past 30 years, China’s rapid economic development shows that China has a strong power in developing economic. In recent decades, China stays on one of the leading positions in direct investment and therefore a lot of investments to this country are considered to be profitable for any company or investor. The reasons are simple: the growth of the economy and a large number of different projects. Foreign direct investment in China, due to stable growth potential of the economy and a huge production resources, aimed at both the external and the internal market.The innovative ability is a great attraction for investment managers around the world. In contrast, a lot of foreign investors had chosen China for investment and this resulted in a very big competition. Nevertheless, USA is a successfully developed country. And its economy is the top one in the world. As the most important country in the first world countries, the USA has many good experiences in global business. The most strong enterprises were set in the USA and it means that the competition in the USA is very huge. This competition affects many areas, not only the market place but also the labour market and the use of resources. All of these causes higher costs and reduces the...
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...and Popular Culture Globalization, Mass Media and Culture Table of Contents Globalization, Mass Media and Culture 1 Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Modern culture, ideology 4 Globalization 5 Americanization 6 Mass Media and their Impact 7 Globalization, mass media and culture 8 Mass media and globalization 9 Globalization and culture 10 Conclusion 12 My opinion 13 Recommendations 14 List of references 15 Introduction A term globalization was used in 1983 for the first time in a history. Globalization as we know it today started at the beginning of the 20th century. It has an impact on everything and it has changed everything from its core. Economic environment, political environment and regarding to this subject – cultural environment. As everything, it brought both advantages and disadvantages. Looking back in time when this globalization started intensifies rapidly. It evokes a basic question: why did the globalization intensify rapidly? We can consider many reasons, for example lower travel cost, free movement of people, development of technologies, faster data exchange etc. These answers lead me to another possible answer - mass media. Globalization, Americanization or westernization are closely related to the popular culture. As stated in the book ‘There are two things we can say with some confidence about the United States and popular culture. First, as Andrew Ross (1989) has pointed out, ‘popular culture has been socially...
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...#4 Wolfe November 23, 2013 Argument Essay America’s famous and most well-known nickname for centuries has been the “Melting Pot.” The origins of this nickname came from the immigration of people from different countries to one country- America. Immigration has always existed in the United States, and without it the nation would not be where it is right now. The benefactors of immigration limitless, and Americans should treat immigrants not as a danger and disadvantage to the nation, but a way to help the nation progress as a whole. One of the first reasons immigrants are beneficial to America, is because the diversity they bring to the states. For many years immigrants have brought different types of cultures to the United States. With these cultures there has been an increase in diverse foods, fashion, and work ethic. Many people might say that immigrants take away jobs from American workers, however; with their introduction to different cuisines and shops it has created more jobs for Americans to pursue. When looking at the restaurants around us we can notice that all the stores do not originate from America, but other countries that have passed on their secrets to us. Immigrants also take the burden off Americans by working jobs that need to be done, but with no American citizens to volunteer t work. The idea of minimum wage in the United States is to have fair pay for everyone. An American apple picker would expect to get pain eight-seventy five an hour, but an...
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...in the workplace is an issue employers will always face. Management of this diversity is necessary so that employees can reach their full potential, maximize productivity, and create a positive work environment by which everybody is accommodated. By understanding the positives and negatives of having religion and spirituality in the workplace, it is clear that there are advantages and disadvantages. Positive aspects of integrating religion or spirituality into the workplace may include improved worker performance and better relationships between management and employees. There are disadvantages as well, such as discrimination, and resistance to religious culture, which can reduce productivity and may lead to legal issues. Law and Regulation The most common way a company integrates religious views into their work place would depend if the company were public or privately held. For example, if the CEO of a private organization was Christian there might be rules for allowing extra prayer time at the work. Under federal law, regarding religious expression in private work areas, “Employees should be permitted to engage in private religious expression in personal work areas not regularly open to the public”(Earp, 2008). Publicly held organizations must allow for prayer during the day and if the other employees are atheist or another religion they must be respectful. As long as work is being completed during work hours all religious practice is acceptable. Under federal law, “religious...
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...International Law Managerial Implications Question 1 She feels that she must have the support of the directors for any major overseas venture. What arguments can she offer to explain why SewTex should become active in the international markets? She understands that making a commitment is important but what does that really mean? SEWTEX exports about 5 percent of its production of industrial machine, of which, the most sophisticated industrial machines go to German & Swiss textile firms, whiles its earlier models are sent to India, Pakistan & Brazil. There is currently some concern about the US Textile industry which has been slowly declining. In this case, the objective is to increase the company’s turnover, which means SEWTEX has to exports more & be the main actor on foreign market. Major commercial advantages for SEWTEX to be active in the international market: * First, it is an opportunity to dramatically increase their sales. * Increase profitability, the extent of the export price which can generate sufficient margin and the profits will grow. * Gain of notoriety worldwide * Better understanding of the competition * Better using of their production capacity. For example if SEWTEX is not working at full capacity and if its facilities are under-utilized, it will increase its production through exports * Boost business * Exporting can bring a breath of fresh air in the business and allow to leave behind any bad habits and improve on...
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...restaurant hands down. Simply put, Burger King's core competency means that they are more competent than their competitors when it comes to producing that type of goods and services. In addition, Burger King stands firm on its core competency of being the best at what it does when it comes to producing hamburgers and flame-broiled fast food. As a result of this strategetic move, it has positioned itself in becoming one of the markets leaders in the fast food restaurant industry. Further, it core competency is based upon its desire to set itself apart their competitors by way of differentiating their products. The differentiation of Burger Kings products are accomplished in two ways as it relates their competitors. First thing to consider is the manner in which the hamburgers are prepared, which is the flamed-broiled method. Secondly, is the various options that is afforded to the customers on how they would like to have their hamburgers prepared. The process has been the means that has allowed Burger King to become one of the market leaders in the industry. 2. How would you explain how Burger King has decided to configure and coordinate its value chain? Which of Burger King’s value chain activities create the most value for the company? The simplest means of explaining what a value chain is that is it a combination of events or activities that creates value for the organization. With that being said, this process allows Burger King to...
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...about how people have imaginary boundaries that result in a lack of awareness. Many issues in the world are caused simply because at least one of the two sides in an issue are simply ignorant or unaware of the reality that the other side faces. Appiah explains that conversation is extremely important to the progression of the beliefs and ideals that human beings hold as individuals and as a society. In his book, Appiah speaks on the importance of conversation. Appiah defines conversation by stating, “So I’m using the word ‘conversation’ not only for literal talk but also as a metaphor for engagement with the experience and the ideas of others. And I stress the role of the imagination here because the encounters, properly conducted, are valuable in themselves. Conversation doesn’t have to load to consensus about anything, especially not values; it’s enough that it helps people get used to one another.” Appiah is correct in saying conversation amongst people with different beliefs and backgrounds can bring change to cultures and society, but nothing he points out should be regarded as anything other than attaching a name to a pattern that has repeated itself through human history. The practice of foot-binding in China is one of the examples Appiah provides to demonstrate how conversation can bring change. For over a thousand years, it was a Chinese custom for women to bind their feet so that they would not continue to grow larger. Foot-binding resulted in many horrible defects...
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...The Disadvantages that the Aboriginal, Iranian and East Asian Ethnic Groups Face Within the Sexual Health Education System in North America INTRODUCTION By: Sana Ahmed & Sabrina (insert last name) **QUOTE ON PREGNANCY & STI RATES AMONGST MINORITIES IN CANADA & USA The Canadian sexual health education system varies geographically, however North America’s main objective is to decrease the rates of sexually transmitted diseases and teenage pregnancy. As young adults become sexually active, in North America the education system implies that young boys and girls acquire knowledge in order to save themselves from taking on responsibilities they cannot afford, like unplanned pregnancies. Sexual education in Canada and USA is meant to provide the necessary tools for young adults so they are able to make the best choices when they start engaging in sexual activities. There are many approaches to sexual education; some teach abstinence while others use scare-tactics to avoid sexual activity. This sort of sexual education follows the cultural norm of the Canadian society; grasping the idea that having sex is not taboo or forbidden until marriage. No matter what approach is used, it is important to make sure that the sexual education programs are including all ethnic groups. This paper will explore how adolescents from the Aboriginal, Iranian and East Asian ethnicities are benefiting from the sexual health education system in North America. ABORIGINAL ETHNIC GROUP By: Sabrina ...
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...Creative and Cultural Industries, MA Module: HUP057N What does a “political economy” approach to study of the Creative and Cultural Industries involve? What are its advantages and disadvantages? ID: 10048001 Anastasia Davydova 1. Introduction The intention of this paper is to define what we mean by political economy? What does this approach involve to study the Creative and Cultural Industries and what its advantages and disadvantages. This work will search through definitions, different schools and historical periods to better understand the background of Political Economy. Also this approach will be compared with another approach which examines cultural industries namely cultural studies approach to underline the main key point of political economy. This essay will briefly discuss specifics features of Creative and Cultural industries and moves to political economy approach itself with the final observation of advantages and disadvantages. “Culture is our business and business is our culture” [1] Definitions The term political economy addresses to relationship between politics and economy, how political power cooperate with economics, so politics responsible for the society and economy, in other words in charge of wealth of the society. Hence it is possible to declare that political economy examines the production and distribution...
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...DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF GLOBALIZATION The world as we know it has evolved over the years. From times when communities thought they were alone through periods when they depended on one another through trade to today when it is considered to be a global village. Over time the interdependent nature of countries across the world has gained prominence, hence the coinage of the term Globalization. Globalization is defined as the tendency for the world economy to work as one unit, led by large international companies doing business all over the world (Longman Business English Dictionary 2000). There has been many views concerning globalization. Whereas some people are of the opinion that it is good and are in favour of promoting and supporting it, others see globalization as detrimental to the world in general. This essays will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of globalization. The idea of globalization is an old one and can be traced back to the days when nations fought to create empires. The Babylonians and Romans through the conquest of weaker nations to formed huge empires thereby setting large single economies. These however did not extend to the global level as is happening now. As Ellwood (2001, p.21) noted, globalization is a new word which describes an old process: the integration of the global economy that began in earnest with the launch of the colonial era five centuries ago. The aim of colonization was to establish new sources of raw materials...
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...national language has become one of the major issues facing citizens in the United States of America today. There have been many supporters in favor of English as the only recognized language spoken in America and there have also been many opponents. The debate has also driven many states to pass their own laws concerning the English language. There are many pros and cons to the debate, many states have passed their own laws regarding the education of English language learners, and I have my own views about the English-only debate. Supporters of the English-only movement feel very strongly about their views as English being the official language in America. While, opponents of the English-only movement feel just as strongly in their belief of America needing more than the English language. Supporters feel with English being the only language would unite us as a nation, clarifying that we are Americans. Supports also feel that making English the official language will give immigrants more opportunities to learn and speak the English language more fluently. Opponents of the debate feel that English-only would alienate immigrants that come to America by stifling communication within their daily life. Opponents also feel that school age children of immigrants will be at a disadvantage in school when learning academics if they cannot be taught in their native language. Also, a major issue within the debate is that non-English speaking citizens would be at a disadvantage when voting...
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...(debates, campaigns and views of different parties involved) and relevant theories (e.g. youth participation to the labour market, discrimination, exploitation, etc.). Your essay should be: focused (what’s the point/problem?), academically informed (use of theories) and properly referenced, detailed (including statistical data, who is involved, etc.), balanced (you need to present the different view points), critical (who is right or wrong, for which reasons), and conclusive (so what? What to conclude). ETHNIC AND CULTURAL AWARENESS AT WORKPLACE Abstract This paper examines how Hispanic struggles within the workplace to negative factors such as discrimination, unfairness, injustice and harassment. It also places emphasis on historical and comptemporary antedecants, multiculturalism, and oppression. Introduction In an ideal world, every person is treated equally when it comes to getting a job, advancing in their career, and being treated fairly in the workplace. However in reality, we know this is not the case. Racial discrimination does still exist in hiring, firing, and promotions and unfortunately discrimination against Hispanics in the workplace is on the rise. As the economy worsens and job losses mount in America, there is an increase in discrimination toward Hispanics in the workplace in America. Racial discrimination poses a large problem in the American workplace. Racial discrimination affects people all over the world. In defining racial discrimination, the National...
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...Stem Research Paper Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is impacting our nation’s potential in national defense, economic strength, and other societal needs, according to John F. Sargent Jr., a specialist in Science and Technology Policy(1). In 2005, three prominent reports, entitled Innovate America, Tapping America’s Potential, and Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, were released which discussed the controversy whether United States of America is falling behind other countries in STEM. The three reports consider wide perspectives of issues concerning STEM from competitiveness to the workforce in the United States. According to Innovate America, all issues...
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...Islam. * Nigeria is a multinational state. It has more than 500 ethnic groups.Administrative. * Nigeria has maintained its political stability successfully. * Three distinct systems of law in Nigeria: Common Law, Customary Law and Sharia law.Geographic * Nigeria is a costal country, so it has access to the shipping routes. * Inadequate infrastructures for logistics and supply chain.Economic * High potential for growth in economy. * Significant Difference in income levels between rich and poor. * Abundance of workforce. * Untapped market. | Relative Importance | With reference to Essential Business Requirement of COSTCO, we evaluated the significance of the four factors: * Culture *** | * Administrative **** | * Geographic **** | * Economic ** | {key: (****-Most significant) - (*- Least Significant)} | Business Challenges | * Culture * Nigeria has local informal retail shopping market. Significant difference in culture (high context). * Variety of people from different cultures, challenge to please each one. * Administrative * It has an inefficient property registration system. * Government has restrictive trade policies. * Geographic * Inadequate infrastructure. Difficult to reach out to rural customers. * Economic * Regional disparity affects target customers. * Presence of a rival (Shoprite) with a developed distribution network. | Business Opportunities | * Culture * Cultural Similarity with other African countries...
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...The American Dream America, the earth of the opportunities, how many times have we heard these words? And the most important, are they true? Nowadays, in spite of all the harrowing histories of people that go in search of a dream and return sheared, thousands people's abandon their homes and their homeland to get the, so mentioned, American dream. With regard to the reality of the North American dream, recently I read a history in this respect, call: "The Thing around the Neck" for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the history narrated how a Nigerian girl, who had won the American visa lottery, perceives the North American society, after her plans were truncated by an abusive relative. In this essay I will discuss: The events narrated from my point of view, if it really worth to sacrifice the comfort of the home for an American dream or something similar, and as a conclusion the basic recommendations for those that, in spite of the warnings, decide to move to another country. According to the history, this Nigerian girl won the American visa lottery, she will live and to study in North America and as almost everybody, she believed, she had won the lottery. Then she realized that not everything was pink flowers and that the North American people were full with prejudices and preconceived ideas, about people with her appearance and geographical origin, or in other words, reticence about the Africans and the black ones. However, this girl found peace in her relative’s home, where everything...
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