Intercultural Business Communication
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This 10 page paper discusses intercultural communication whether that is the result of the ever-increasing diversity in the workforce or as a result of the firm moving into the multinational company ranks. Sections include: an introduction; theories and research; enhancing intercultural communication; exercises to enhance such communication and a conclusion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGintercult.rtf

Personnel Development: India And The United States
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A 10 page paper that looks at employee training in India and the United States. Continually upgrading employee skills has not been a focus in Indian industry as it has been in the U.S. in recent years, however, CEOs have begun to recognize that to compete, they must provide continual training opportunities for their employees. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGmpind.wps

The Influence of Religion on International Business
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An 8 page paper discussing some of the stereotypes associated with the world’s most influential religions, and the dangers of relying on stereotype to predict national culture based on religion. Those cultural issues originating in religion certainly need to be addressed, but for many, simply acknowledging and accepting that religious differences exist is enough. The paper focuses on Islam because it is so useful in pointing out the dangers of stereotyping an entire nation based only on the name of the religion predominant among them. There are few differences between Islam in Saudi Arabia and Islam in Jordan, but there is a world of difference between other cultural factors that are said to be religious in nature. Frequently, those cultural factors in reality have little bearing on religion; it is important to know the differences between religious culture and social culture. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSrelBiz.doc

THE CONCERNS OVER GLOBALIZATION
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This 20-page paper attempts to downplay the glowing reports of globalization by offering proof that the concept does not necessarily benefit everyone. The paper's thesis is that while globalization does provide economic benefit, it poses economic challenges as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTglofra.rtf

Domestic and Global Project Management
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An 8 page paper discussing the virtual project team and considerations specific to geographically-dispersed project team members. There have been myriad management fads and gimmicks come and go over the years, but the virtual project team is unlikely to be relegated to that category. It is far too valuable a practice for organizations to be abandoning it. It appears to be a management tool that is here to stay; it is quickly becoming an accepted standard rather than a corporate oddity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSprojMgGlob.rtf

Global Sweatshops: Made in America?
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Global Sweatshops: Made In America?: A 4-page analysis of the effect of globalization on the workforce at home and in the Third World. Focuses on The Gap, Inc. and its overseas apparel operations, with specific emphasis on its effect on workers, individually and collectively. 99gap.wps
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The Economy of the Netherlands
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Over the course of the last decade, increasing interest in the economy of the Netherlands has stemmed from their participation in the European Union, their pursuit of appropriate fiscal status for their compliance with the constructs of the European Monetary Union, and increasing interest in international trade because of favorable economic conditions. At same time, long-term economic issues, including consistently high long-term unemployment have resulted in some conflicting views on the economic status of the Netherlands. This 23 page paper provides a substantive view of the status of the economy in the Netherlands, including an evaluation of Gross National Product, consumerism, complicity with other EU countries, unemployment, and the status of the health care system. This study provides a representative view of the Netherlands that can be used as a comparative base in evaluating other countries as well. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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The MERCOSUR Trade Block
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A 5 page paper describing the significance of the MERCORSUR free trade area on its participating countries, which include Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Recent additions of Chile and Bolivia have increased the impact of this agreement. Though similar in theme to other blocks such as NAFTA and the European Union, MERCOSUR is an especially powerful agreement because of the interdependence created between the South American countries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Mercosur.wps

Honda’s Use of the International Environment to be More Competitive at Home in Japan
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This 12 page report discusses the strategies behind Honda’s efforts to capture a larger part of Japan’s auto market. Despite Honda's success outside Asia, the general fearfulness regarding Japan's economy has fueled continuing doubts that there is much that can be done to improve Honda’s market share of Japan. Key factors of Honda’s ability to apply lessons and experiences in the international environment are outlined and discussed in terms of their relativity to Japan. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWhonda.rtf

EFFECTIVENESS OF ASEAN-3
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This 6-page paper focuses on ASEAN-3, an alliance between Japan, China and Korea. The paper outlines the history of ASEAN's formation, the advantages that such an alliance has provided for the region, and some of the drawbacks of this alliance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTasean3.rtf

Multicultural Communication in Business / Book Review
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A 4 page overview of Sherron B. Kenton’s and Deborah Valentine’s 'Crosstalk: Communicating in a Multicultural Workplace' which explores the issues of multicultural management and the issues of effective communication with these cultures. Stresses that contact with persons of another culture occur frequently both within the workplace and outside and that the effective business person must learn to deal with these cultures. No additional sources cited.
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Post-Cold War Safety:
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(6pp) When the Cold War ended under the Reagan administration, the World saw a dramatic improvement of Russian-U.S. relations, the fear of devastating nuclear war has lessened but the danger of their armaments still remain. The end of the Cold War has generally had a positive impact in that the interdependence of states and the global community has begun working towards collectively addressing the many important issues facing the world today. The world is truly a much safer place since the end of The Cold War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBcoldwa.doc

How To Maintain Intercontinental Hong Kong As The Market Leader In The Hospitality Industry
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This 40 page paper, including executive summary, examines the way in which the Intercontinental hotel in Hong Kong may retain its position as the market leader in hospitality industry. After a brief introduction the paper examines the position of the hospitality industry in Hong Kong and then looks at the competition faced by Intercontinental. A SWOT analysis is used to analyse the position of the hotel internally and within a broader environment. Following the analysis innovative plans are presented that will help the hotel remain as an industry leader. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEintercont.rtf

Political and Legal Problems When Doing Business Abroad
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This 3 page paper looks at the common pitfalls associated with international business. Law and politics are the center of this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA823biz.rtf

“Colgate-Palmolive International Assignment Policy: Case Study”
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A seven-page paper which looks at the International Assignment Policy of the Colgate-Palmolive company, which was designed to assist expatriate managers in their relocation, but developed serious flaws as a result of the increase in double-income families, and the need to take into account spouses’ income and career development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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