Do you know what I am doing? (thumbs up to the side – Hitch hiking). When I do this‚ most of you would think it means “good job”. But in the middle east‚ for example in Iran‚ it’s an insult similar to “the middle finger”. Good evening Madam Toastmaster‚ fellow toastmasters and guests‚ tonight let’s look at body language in different cultures. Do you agree that gestures can communicate as effectively as words? I agree. Some might argue‚ it maybe even more than words. However we must be aware different
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The IFC should immediately seize the opportunity presented in the financing of Mozal. Investment in the project on the part of the IFC would generate valuable social‚ financial‚ and economic benefits‚ not only for the people and government of Mozambique but on a more global level as well‚ allowing the international investors‚ suppliers‚ distributors‚ and sponsors involved in the deal to enjoy the catalytic effects spurred by the project and the investment itself. The Mozal Project is the perfect
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The SCAP set out to dissolve the Zaibatsu (large capitalist enterprises or conglomerates) beginning with the ‘Big Four’ being: Mitsui‚ Mitsubishi‚ Sumitomo and Yasuda. The SCAP initiated an anti-zaibatsu policy‚ which was set to enhance and strengthen the authority of Japanese bureaucracy along with the idea that it would reanimate the Japanese economy. The policy were set in as an ‘antitrust
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| |Japan: Macroeconomic Analysis | | | | |Juan Pablo Giraudo
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Boeing Learns From 787 Mistakes: Using Technology to Create Supply Chain Success Introduction The Boeing Company is one of the largest Aerospace and Defense enterprises in the world. Presently headquartered in Chicago‚ Illinois; they have contributed to some of the largest breakthroughs in aviation technology — breakthroughs that greatly enhance the lives of the world’s people. Boeing began as a small startup in 1916; but by the Korean War‚ defense efforts had grown Boeing to one of only
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DIRECTORS PROFILE Tan Sri Dato’ Md Nor Yusof Chairman/Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Chairman/Non-Independent Non-Executive Director • Aged 64‚ Malaysian • Joined the Board on 27 June 2006 • Attended 8 out of 9 Board Meetings held in 2011 • Member of the Board Risk Committee Tan Sri Dato’ Md Nor graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Otago‚ New Zealand and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Tan Sri Dato’ Md Nor has spent more than 18 years of his
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from St. John’s Newfoundland‚ on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland on February 15‚ 1982‚ with 84 crewmembers onboard. The Ocean Ranger was the largest semi-submersible‚ offshore exploration‚ oil drilling platform of the day. Built in 1976 by Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries‚ it operated off the coasts of Alaska‚ New Jersey‚ Ireland‚ and in November 1980 moved to the Grand Banks. Since it was so big it was considered to have the ability to drill in areas too dangerous for other rigs. The government
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tamil Nadu has been ranked No 1 by the Economic Freedom Rankings for the States of India [1] Possessing the fifth largest economy (2004–2005) among states in India‚ Tamil Nadu is also the second most industrialised state next to Maharastra.[2] It ranks second in per capita income (2004–2005) among large states. It ranks third in foreign direct investment approvals (cumulative 1991-2002) of 225‚826 million ($5‚000 million)‚ next only to Maharashtra 366‚024 million ($8‚100 million)) and Delhi
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Transport Authority/RTA Project management and supervision: Systra-Parsons Designer: WS Atkins & Partners Overseas -ATKINS Main contractor: Dubai Rapid Link Consortium/DURL (Obayashi Corporation - Kajima Corporation - Yabi Merkezi & Mitsubishi Heavy Industrial) Decking system: ComFlor® 80 Telephone: 0845 30 88 330 The Dubai Metro urban train network is a major transport infrastructure development that is already being used by over 200‚000 rail travellers a day. It carried 10
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CASE 2/ Fiat Chrysler alliance 1/ Strengths and weaknesses of Fiat GM alliance Fiat was close to bankruptcy (no sustainable position) ; GM took 20% and Fiat received a put option ; explain ? Relations deteriorated (operations phase)‚ GM became less interested : Alliance was not equal ; The gross of the company has been different (different cycle and country) ; 2/ Strengths and weaknesses of Chrysler Daimler alliance Merger of equals‚ however Daimler baught Chrysler for bn$ 36 ; isnt’ it surprising
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