LOST IN TRANSLATION? THE EFFECT OF CULTURAL VALUES ON MERGERS AROUND THE WORLD KENNETH R. AHERNa ‚ DANIELE DAMINELLIb ‚ AND CESARE FRACASSIc Abstract We find strong evidence that three key dimensions of national culture (trust‚ hierarchy‚ and individualism) affect merger volume and synergy gains. The volume of cross-border mergers is lower when countries are more culturally distant. In addition‚ greater cultural distance in trust and individualism leads to lower combined announcement returns. These
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Playing card 1: Spades Nguyen Phuong Anh The 150 minutes - “Playing card 1: Spades” show is the first piece in the series of four directed by the visual wizard – Robert Lepage. It is truly daring that the performance lasts for more than two hours without an interval as it leaves variety of experiences among the audiences. Perhaps some of them could feel exhausted or even boring‚ but in my opinion‚ the show needs to be continuous to link all the concepts and stories along with magnificent visual
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Lost in Identity Through public opinion‚ prejudices and stereotypes‚ one’s identity is subject to change. If one is constantly criticized and put down for their physical appearance or their actions‚ they will try to modify themselves to fit the norm‚ and to match the majority. In the three pieces‚ “Barbie Doll‚” Siddhartha‚ and “Black Men and Public Space‚” they demonstrate that through society’s expectations and stereotypes‚ one’s identity will be challenged and thus inhibited. Only when
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Lost in Yonkers is about a family that goes through a lot while they are together. The movie and the play both show how the family expresses their feeling towards one another. The play write and the movie have major differences. The characters are portrayed differently than they were in the book. The movie added something’s and took out other things. A major difference is the character Johnny. In the book we heard of him‚ in the movie we met him. Johnny is Bella’s love interest. In the
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Book Talk Written Portion on the Lost Hero Plot As the book opens‚ Jason awakens on a school bus‚ unable to remember who or where he is‚ or anything about his past. He is sitting next to Piper McLean and Leo Valdez‚ who call him by name and say they are his girlfriend and best friend respectively. All three are part of a class field trip to the Grand Canyon‚ and after they arrive‚ a classmate Dylan turns into a Venti (Storm Spirit) and attacks the trio and their trip leader‚ Coach Gleeson Hedge
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The Lost Mistress We have read the poem The Lost Mistress by Robert Browning who was an English poet and one of the best known Victorian poets. He has ability to create an image‚ a scene‚ which is not simply vivid and moving‚ but also somehow‚ psychologically accurate. A situation that can happen to everybody‚ and it almost happens to everyone sooner or later. The poem is about a break-up‚ right after it happened‚ when the boy cannot even believe that the girl has just broken up with him. He
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Throughout “Paradise Lost”‚ Satan slowly degenerates both mentally and physically as he turns from a fallen archangel into the lowest form of a serpent. He possesses some of his former pre-fall qualities; however‚ he becomes so tormented mentally that his physical appearance slowing conforms to the evil inside of him. His “honorable” motives even become corrupted throughout. This regression of Satan’s character throughout the poem illustrates the way Milton believes sin originated in the Bible
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The Great Impact of War Modern warfare has changed a great deal since we fought for our freedom from Great Britain in the late 18th century‚ and has possibly even changed more since World War 1. Countless Battles have been fought throughout our gracious history here in American‚ and many stories have been told from older to younger generations. This is where “Ogichidag”‚ meaning warrior‚ tells its story. Soldiers from notable wars throughout history have vivid and very detailed accounts of what
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shades of narrow lanes and alleys emerged a gaily clad humanity. Some walked‚ some rode on horses‚ others sat‚ being carried in bamboo and bullock carts. One little boy ran between his father’s legs‚ brimming over with life and laughter. 1. The Lost Child A child goes to a fair with his parents. He is happy and excited and wants the sweets and toys displayed there. But his parents don’t buy them for him. Why then does he refuse when someone else offers them to him? 2 / Moments “Come‚ child
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Indore MBA (PT) IV Sem SHRI VAISHNAV INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT INDORE CERTIFICATE SHRI VAISHNAV INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT INDORE PROJECT REPORT-2004-05 This is to certify that project entitled Mr. Pravin Pahadiya has accomplished “ATM CARD : A VITAL FACILITY & ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMY” under my guidance and Supervision. This project has been submitted by her as the part of curriculum of Research Methodology of M.B.A(PT)IV sem for the award of the degree of Master Of Business
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