International Business Lecture Notes Collin Starkweather1 September 2012 1 Copyright c Collin Starkweather 2012. All rights reserved. 2 Contents 1 International Business Culture and Practices 1.1 Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 The Determinants of Culture . . . . . . . . 1.2.1 Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions . . . 1.2.2 Trompenaars’s Cultural Dimensions 1.2.3 Country Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Social Stratification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 Cultural
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CHAPTER 5 Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business Chapter Objectives After studying this chapter‚ students should be able to: 1. Describe the nature of ethics. 2. Discuss ethics in cross-cultural and international contexts. 3. Identify the key elements in managing ethical behavior across borders. 4. Discuss social responsibility in cross-cultural and international contexts. 5. Identify and summarize the basic areas of social responsibility. 6. Discuss how organizations
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International Comparative Economics Lecturers: dr Łukasz Olipra‚ dr Iwo Augustyński The deadline for submission of projects – 13 May 2013 A grade for active participation during classes will be issued at the end of the semester on the basis of presentation of economic system of choosen country and points (pluses) allocated to each student at the end of each lesson and participation in the lectures. Students are required to read materials provided for lessons during semester. Students
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Language innovation It is well known that time changes everything in this universe; thus; it would be strange if language alone does not alter. As the famous linguist Ferdinand de Saussure noted ‘’time changes all things: there is no reason why language should escape thi suniversal law’’ in (Aitchison (ed)‚ 1981: 16). All living languages are in a constant state of change in the sense that‚ new words and expressions come into existence‚ old words are dropped and new pronunciation takes place
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International Involvement Several significant events took place from 1890-1905 that involved the United States‚ particularly the United States becoming more involved in international affairs. The United States has been a major player in world affairs over the last two centuries. In the years following its War of Independence‚ its policies tended to be isolationist‚ but over the centuries it has transformed‚ mainly by trade and economic imperatives‚ into a superpower that exerts military‚ economic
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POL 208: EXAM READING SUMMARIES (JAN-MAR) 1. January 10: Introduction to International Political Economy Gilpin‚ Robert. 1987. The Political Economy of International Relations. Princeton: Princeton University Press. pp. 25-64 Adaline Zaman The three ideologies: liberalism‚ nationalism‚ and Marxism • Ideology: system of thought and belief by which [individuals and groups] explain how their social system operates and what principles it exemplifies • Conflict among 3 moral/intellectual
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Sign Language 1 [The speaker begins by using Signed English to express the words‚ “You are my friend.”] Do you know what I just told you? The message I communicated probably escaped most of you. Communication through hand motions is something we do all the time without even thinking about it. For most of us‚ it’s a supplement to spoken language. But for many deaf and hearing-impaired people‚ sign language isn’t just a supplement‚ it’s a primary mode of communication. 2 I’m not an expert in
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There are a few cultural factors in international selling. Culture is the distinctive way of life of a person that is not biologically transmitted and it will be passed on from one generation to another‚ evolving and changing over time. Sales approach should be adapted for different cultures‚ with regarding to issues like Aesthetics‚ Religion‚ Education‚ Language and Social Organisation. Aesthetics is a non material cultural factor which may have an influence on the development of overseas market
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International Finance SMM475 Maik Schmeling 2014 Maik Schmeling International Finance (MSc) 1 / 268 How to reach me Contact details: e-Mail: Office: Office hours: Maik.Schmeling.1@city.ac.uk 5055 Tuesday‚ 10.00 – 11.30 If you have questions regarding the content of the course you can always send me an e-mail (and expect a quick answer) or come to my office hours. Maik Schmeling International Finance (MSc) 2 / 268 Readings As a general rule‚ the slides contain
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Introduction In international politics‚ protocol is the etiquette of diplomacy and affairs of state. It may also refer to an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty. Diplomatic protocol dictates how politicians and representatives of various nations should behave during their official interactions‚ as a means to promote civility and convey their respect. Specific rules of protocol may differ somewhat depending on the nation or culture; however‚ there are certain acts‚ such
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