RUNNING HEAD: THE CULTURAL CHALLENGES OF DOING BUSINESS OVERSEAS The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas Cristal Mitchell University of Phoenix Introduction To the average person‚ the idea of opening a pizza franchise in the Czech Republic sounds odd. Here’s what’s interesting: the franchising sector in the Czech Republic is steadily growing and the concept of franchising is becoming familiar to an increasing number of companies and individuals (www.factbook.net). American
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Legalizing Torture Torture is always brought into discussion when a country enters into a war or a civil dispute. It is often argued whether it is right or wrong to use torture to obtain information. The “ticking bomb” theory is also refuted on the basis that these scenarios are rarely as dire as they seem‚ and usually even if torture was used‚ the information would most likely be obtained too late to avoid the event. In light of the recent events such as the War on Terrorism and the war in Iraq
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Chouinard who defines himself as a reluctant business man. He started his business as a way to climb and surf year long‚ seeking to build the best product to satisfy his passion. “Build the best product‚ cause no unnecessary harm‚ use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.” –Patagonia’s Mission Statement Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing as
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The Third Party Syndrome in the Philippine Cinema: Psychoanalysis’ Perspective “Kaya kabit ang tawag sa kanila kasi daig pa nila ang epoxy kung kumabit. Kaya querida kasi mga kiri. Kaya mistress kasi nakaka-stress.” -Jaclyn Jose‚ A Secret Affair (2012) No Other Woman. The Mistess. A Secret Affair. These films are just a few of the recent offerings of ABS-CBN Star Cinema‚ one of the leading production houses in the country. Aside from all being acclaimed films‚ these three all revolve around
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auditors’ liability for ordinary negligence to third parties under common law. Why is this area of auditors’ liability so complex? Legal precedent differs by jurisdiction (state by state). Third party must prove: 1. auditor had a duty to the plaintiff to exercise due care 2. auditor breached that duty by failing to act with due professional care 3. direct causal connection between auditor’s negligence and third party’s injury 4. third party suffered an actual loss as a result If the auditor
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Difference in cultural habits and norms. Space. Space is perceived differently. Americans will feel crowded where people from more densely populated countries in Europe will be comfortable. Time. Monochronic cultures tend to value precise scheduling and doing one thing at a time; in polychronic cultures‚ in contrast‚ promptness is valued less‚ and multiple tasks may be performed simultaneously. US and most European countries are monochromic. Etiquette. Some cultures have more rigid procedures than others
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For small- and medium-sized businesses‚ digital communication with data‚ voice‚ and video is critical to performing day-to-day business functions. Consequently‚ a properly designed LAN is a fundamental requirement for doing business. Cisco 3-Layer Hierarchical Model Core - The core layer of the hierarchical design is the high-speed backbone of the internetwork. The core layer is critical for interconnectivity between distribution layer devices‚ so it is important for the core to be highly
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Debate the ethics of doing business in countries with totalitarian governments on the Discussion Board. Comment on opposing arguments‚ looking for holes and inconsistencies. Attempt to answer any arguments that are presented against your side of the argument. "In its 2006 country report on North Korea‚ Freedom House stated that‚ "North Korea is a totalitarian dictatorship and one of the most restrictive countries in the world." (Wikipedia‚ The Free Encyclopedia‚ 2007). Totalitarian government
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no engagement between the two sides either. This invasion or act was the first one ever to be an organized act upon the american colonists against the British. According to the Historic Tours of America‚ the only disguised invader out of hundreds to get caught and put to jail for the Boston Tea Party was Francis Akeley. After the Boston Tea Party the Boston Harbor was closed down. The british parliament adopted the Coercive Acts in 1774. The British were so angry and outraged about the destruction
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to ensure the success and flow of any operational business. There have been many contributors and theories to efficient and effective management‚ however Henri Fayol was a mentor who developed a general theory of business administration‚ and he was one of the most influential contributors to modern concepts of management. (Wikipedia). Fayol produced 14 principles for organizational plan and efficient administration; he had based these principals on his experience while managing a mining company
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