and Homelessness in Contemporary Chinese Cinema: Wang Xiaoshuai’s Shanghai Dreams RICHARD LETTERI* Furman University Abstract: Set a few years after China’s opening to the various forces of globalisation‚ the film Shanghai Dreams (2005) tells the story of the conflict between Qinghong‚ a 17 year-old schoolgirl who wishes to remain in her hometown of Guiyang‚ and her father‚ Lao Wu‚ whose dream of returning to his hometown of Shanghai is stirred by reports of the better life others have obtained as
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can develop carbon neutrally called Dongtan Eco-City. Dongtan is a plan for a new eco-city on the island of Chongming in Shanghai‚ China. The name of the city literally translates as "East Beach". Dongtan will be a city of three villages that meet to form a city centre. The first demonstrator phase of Dongtan aims to be completed by 2010‚ in time for the World Expo in Shanghai‚ and will accommodate a population of up to 5‚000. Later phases of development will see the city grow to hold a population
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This paper studies endogenous diffusion and impact of a cost-saving technological innovation -- Internet Banking. The bank understudy i.e. ICBC has efficiently embarked on its internet based private banking service. The vice director of e-banking felt that the entire project was an accomplishment in terms of its schema and satisfactory quality. Here is this case he needs to expound the understandings and the lessons internalized along the entire course of the project. Moreover‚ there were various
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Explain how the Ritz Carlton’s management objectives and goals allow the hotel properties to achieve superior service regardless of the workforce or culture of a country in which it operates its hotels. The legendary hotel company Ritz-Carlton made it clear that being an industry leader and a standard for customer service did not happen over night or come without risk. In fact‚ the early founders of the company established a lasting legacy by developing a distinct set of guiding concepts‚ which
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Jim in Shanghai and the camps and how these settings hurt or helped Jim’s survival.” Living and growing up as a foreigner in Shanghai‚ life for Jim was very easy and luxurious until he was captivated and taken hostage in a war camp. There‚ his lifestyle turned 180 degrees‚ which taught Jim many lessons‚ both good and bad. We can tell a lot about Jim ’s former life in Shanghai from his surroundings and his relationship with them. The reason why Jim was keeping residence in Shanghai in the first
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where many multinational companies face a constant shortage of talent and high employee turnover the Portman Ritz –Carlton Hotel has been able to attract‚ develop‚ and retain high quality talent to deliver excellent customer service and ensure profitable growth. After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11‚ 2001‚ international business travel saw as the Portman Ritz-Carlton‚ which catered mostly to business travelers‚ a decline in occupancy was inevitable and it was immediate
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The Portman Ritz-Carlton: Setting up our Ladies and Gentlemen for Success Prior to 1998‚ The Portman Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai was a five-star property much like any other in the city. Employee and guest satisfaction ranged between 70 and 80 percent‚ and finances were unspectacular. But after Mark DeCocinis and The Ritz-Carlton took over management of the hotel in early 1998‚ employee satisfaction soared‚ guests were much happier‚ and finances improved. In just a few years‚ then General Manager
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Room101 Building 57‚ Shanghai 201000 December 12‚ 2012 Harvey Specter Marketing Manager Kentucky Fried Chicken 23F‚ Grand Gateway Tower1‚ 3 Hongqiao Road Shanghai 200030 Dear Mr. Specter: I am a member of a team City Harvest currently working on the charity ‘People in Need’. I am contracting you because we would like to invite you to attend this event. As one of the most influential and well-known chain fast food restaurants in China‚ KFC is capable of being more enthusiastic about
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Compare and contrast the five forces affecting the airline industry‚ the fast food industry‚ the beauty products industry‚ and the pharmaceutical industry (i) on a worldwide basis and (ii) in your country. Which industry holds more promise for earning higher returns? Why? Airline Industry (globally/Australia) According to a study generated by IBISWorld on the Annual Global Airline industry revenue for 2014‚ figures were indicated at $745bn with over 9‚000 businesses worldwide. From such figures
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Organisational Behaviour MGMT8501 The Ritz-Carlton: An Organisational Behaviour Analysis Assessment 2 THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT The University of Western Australia Manila MBA Program ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET MGMT8501 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 1. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE AN EXTRA HARD COPY OF YOUR ASSIGNMENT BEFORE SUBMITTING. 2. STAPLE TO THE FRONT OF EACH SUBMITTED ASSIGNMENT. 3. FILL IN ALL DETAILS ON THIS FORM. USE ONE FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT. Title: Group Assignment – 2 ID 20442494
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