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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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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to Begich Middle School. The only time all of them see each other is when the sports season comes around. Well they all have cell phones so they text in their free time. Caela is very smart and bright is always ready to learn. Celesse may be a bad girl on the outside because she doesn’t let anyone knock her down. Tanay is just like Caela‚ but Tanay shoots her highest of the high and when she needs help she goes in for lunch with her teachers. Daniel’s not super good and does everything but he is
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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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article “that culture can make a naturally rich country poor” because that is how the Philippine culture is now. It may not be as a whole‚ but the identity of Philippine culture has been lost for a long time now. We were influenced by too many external cultures. We were blinded by what the other countries have. Thus‚ we lost the focus on what we already have and what we could make out of those resources. In the functionalist perspective (Schaefer‚ 2009)‚ one essential part of the society is dysfunctional
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“Girl” by Hanif Kureishi The short story written by Hanif Kureishi portrays a typical love story‚ but with complex aspects. Hanif Kureishi is an English author‚ novelist and short-story writer. “Girl” was written in 1999. It revolves about a young woman‚ Nicole‚ who is in a relationship with an older man‚ Majid. A classic cliché‚ young girl falls in love with older experienced man‚ and with that some questions and problems naturally will arise. They are together‚ despite of Majid’s age and
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- How To Download Audio Sermons [One day a poor boy‚ who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school‚ found he had only one thin dime left‚ and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However‚ he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal‚ he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry and so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly‚ and then asked‚ "How much do I owe you?" She replied
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