“Corporate and Organisational Culture”
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An eleven page paper which considers the concepts of organisational and corporate culture and the extent to which they affect the success or failure of business enterprises. The writer looks at examples of companies from Japan, the USA and the Caribbean and assesses how far the influences of corporate and national culture were an important factor in their operation. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLcorpcult.wps

“English to English” Translation
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A 3 page paper rewording a memo from an American manager to Hong Kong employees of the same company. The memo needing translation from “English to English” is, “I wanted to welcome you ASAP to our little family here in the States. It’s high time we shook hands in person and not just across the sea. I’m pleased as punch about getting to know you all, and I for one will do my level best to sell you on America.” The paper provides better word choice and rationale for selection. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSbusComEmail.rtf

“Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”: A Review of the Sociological Concerns Presented by Eric Schlosser
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A 6 page review of Schlosser’s contention of how the fast food industry has impacted societal norms, social class, globalization, minorities, subcultures and social stratification to effect social and cultural change. This paper identifies the three major themes of this book and elucidates on the fast food industry’s impact to culture in the U.S. and abroad. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPfastFd.rtf

“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning globalization in Thomas L. Friedman’s book “The Lexus and the Olive Tree.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlexus2.rtf

“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 6 page examination of Thomas L. Friedman’s “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” as it concerns globalization and the Post-cold War era. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlexus.rtf

“The transfer of technology”
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A seven page paper which looks at the definition of technology, the way it is transferred from one nation to another especially with respect to developing countries, the economic and cultural impact which such transfer may have and the ways in which strategies can be employed to improve sustainability. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLTrans.rtf

"Around the World in 80 Days" as a Guide to 19th Century Globalization
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This 9 page paper discusses the idea that Jules Verne's book, 'Around the World in 80 Days,' is a guide to 19th century globalization. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVJVerne.rtf

"Going Global:" China as an Expansion Site
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A 7 page paper providing country information, market screening and rationale for exporting cosmetics to China. Chinese women are not known for being particularly interested in "makeup" as it refers to color items, eye enhancement and producing illusions, but they always have been greatly interested in skin care. As greater numbers of Chinese women gain access to increased discretionary income, many indulge in cosmetics when they do not indulge in anything else. Overall retail sales increased 12% November 2004 to November 2005; cosmetic sales increased 19.4% during the same period. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSintlBizChina.rtf

"The Lexus and the Olive Tree"/Globalization
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A 5 page review and analysis of author Thomas Friedman's view of globalization as represented in his book "The Lexus and the Olive Tree." The writer argues that Friedman's analysis is too simplistic to accurately represent globalization. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlextre.wps

10 Drivers for the Development of Manufacturing Industries in Small Economies
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This 3 page paper outlines 10 different drivers that will impact on the development of manufacturing industries in a small economy. Drivers considered include, income and disposable income, exchange rates, interest rates, liquidity in the credit markets, consumer confidence, employment levels, technology and supporting or complimentary industries. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TE10drive.rtf

3i Performance and Strategy
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This 16 page paper examines the private investment company 3i. The paper starts by reviewing the 2001 and 2002 financial performance, the second part of the paper then examines the strategy of the company with reference to the models of Porter, Hofstede, Bartlett and Goshal and others. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TE3istrat.rtf

A Brief Overview of Trade Structures in the Americas and a Comparison of Economic Markets in the United States and Cuba
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This is a 6 page paper discussing trade in the Americas in two sections. The first section is a brief overview of the trade structures in the Americas which existed mainly up until 1989. The five main regions which form the agreements of NAFTA, Caricom, CACM, Andean Pact, and the Mercosur group are outlined. The second section is a comparison of the economic markets in the United States and Cuba up to present day. The comparison includes statistical information regarding GDP, imports, exports, and labor force sectors among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJtraAm1.rtf

A BUSINESS LAUNCH IN THE U.S. – ISSUES AND CONCERNS
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This 7-page paper covers the launch of a U.S. business from a European company. The paper discusses issues when it comes to doing business in the U.S. including human resources management and marketing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTuslaun.rtf

A Canadian Business and Establishing a Production Facility in Another Country
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This 12 page report discusses a Canadian company that wants to establish a production facility in another country. Issues ranging from transportation costs to the cultural background of native workers must be considered. Aside from selling products, an expansion in the actual business relationships between Canada and other nations requires that a number of concerns be addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWcaprod.wps

A Canadian in Moscow
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that when a Canadian leaves the borders of Canada to work in Russia, he or she should be well-prepared for the culture shock of their life. Canada has been renowned for its national social policy and the delivery of its social and governmental programs for decades. The “new” Russia has none or at least none that function efficiently. The business environment of Canada is one in which the entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged and innovation is sought after. Innovation and initiative in Russia is often associated with criminal activity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWcanmos.wps