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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Amy Tan writes‚ in this essay‚ about the language that she and her mother used in their family while Tan was growing up. She makes a great effort to explain that their language‚ English‚ was never "broken" or "simple" as most people would say about it. Although she could speak perfect English‚ her mother could not. But‚ she grew up with her mother’s English way of speaking‚ and therefore learned to consider it as a natural language. She is trying to make a point here by saying that there is absolutely
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Good relationship can enhance our sense of identity. sharing special relationships with people is one of the most rewarding and elevating moments of our lives. We categorize ourselves in terms of other people and groups. Evolution has taught us that it is beneficial to live in tribes‚ where we can share out the work of daily survival. When asked about yourself‚ you may well describe yourself in terms of your work and family relationship. Although we defined ourselves by our membership of groups‚
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The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown is an action packed book‚ with mystery‚ and a twist that will keep your head spinning for weeks. Yet another work by Dan Brown did not disappoint and won’t allow you to put it down until it is done. This book about the trials and tribulations of Robert Langdon while he is on a hunt for Peter Solomon‚ a friend of his who had been kidnapped by a man that has mystery surrounding him. In the novel‚ the fight against evil is taking place from three separate view points‚ Robert
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only be a mere reflection of skill without its own story‚ as Amy Tan once said "The goal of every serious writer of literature is to try to find your voice and your art because it comes from your own experiences‚ your own pain." Amy Tan herself writes all of her work with her mother in mind as the reader‚ her inspiration. She writes to show the beautiful and passionate side of her mother that people can’t see. In "Mother Tongue‚" Amy Tan describes how all of the Englishes that she grew up with‚ normal
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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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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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