Cultural Relativism or Ethical Imperialism? Dealing with Bribery Across Cultures by Niles C. Logue Professor of Economics and Business Gordon College 255 Grapevine Road / Wenham‚ MA 01984 niles.logue@gordon.edu 978-867-4735 Abstract: North American businesses seeking to participate in the global economy will quickly encounter conflicting cultural norms and values which complicate the normal rigors of competing in the marketplace. One of the more serious areas of cultural conflict for international
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Pixar and Disney: A Study of Creativity and Culture In 2005 the managers of Pixar Animation Studios were facing a crisis. The company’s ten-year partnership with Disney was about to end and the company had three options: draft a new agreement with Disney‚ find a new partner‚ or set up their own marketing and distribution network.[1] Renewing the partnership with Disney seemed‚ to many‚ like an obvious choice. The arrangement had been a boon to the fledgling studio when it was first starting out
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100 ‘Near You’ – Tacklebox‚ from On (Rockville Records‚ 1993) An early 1990s Power Pop (PP from hereon in!) band from Massachusetts. Definitely one for the ‘Power’ corner‚ this could be an out-take from The Who’s underrated A Quick One album. "You don’t have to tell me that you love me‚ you don’t have to show me that you care‚ you don’t have to do nothing‚ I’m happy to be with you!" In other words‚ the guy’s persuaded the gal to put out at last! Awww‚ nerd-love at its cutest… 99 ‘Tarnished Silver
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BMW: The Power of Image. Ellie Pugh‚ 369732 Interior Design‚ 2009. BMWBMWBMWBMWBMWBMW Abstract. Title: Author: Hemis number: Tutor: Date: BMW: The Power of Design. Ellie Pugh. 369732. Heather Coleman. January 2009. To most consumers BMW is simply‚ a vehicle manufacturer. Is this company another faceless corporation whose only priority is to make its millions? Or have BMW spent the ninety years of their existence building a solid reputation based on quality? This dissertation
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Strategic Alliances; Choose Your Partners Keith D. Brouthers‚ Lance Eliot Brouthers and Timothy J. Wilkinson Strategic alliances are known to be risky. Potential partners may be a lot better (or worse) than the company at the strategic alliance ’game ’. Unless there is a real resources shortage‚ be it skills‚ technology‚ finance‚ strategic alliances should be avoided. If shortages exist then the company should look for complementary skills‚ cooperative cultures‚ compatible goals and commensurate
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The Brain That Changes Itself Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science NORMAN DOIDGE‚ M.D. For Eugene L. Goldberg‚ M.D.‚ because you said you might like to read it Contents 1 A Woman Perpetually Falling . . . Rescued by the Man Who Discovered the Plasticity of Our Senses 2 Building Herself a Better Brain A Woman Labeled "Retarded" Discovers How to Heal Herself 3 Redesigning the Brain A Scientist Changes Brains to Sharpen Perception and Memory‚ Increase Speed of Thought
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On the walls of the huge‚ hangar-like building that is China’s National Gymnastics Centre in Beijing are words of encouragement. “Avoid bent knees‚ split legs‚ bent feet‚ land firmly and you can win gold‚” reads one message. “Starting from nothing‚ we can forge gold‚ and the gold will shine‚” reads another. The Chinese men’s gymnastic team did just that last week at the Olympics‚ ahead of Japan‚ Great Britain and the US. Those slogans could probably be seen as old-style Maoist indoctrination‚ especially
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HOMELESS YOUTH TRANSITIONIN INTO ADULTHOOD DAVID S. GOODE JR. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY January 29‚ 2013 HOMELESS YOUTH TRANSITIONING INTO ADULTHOOD A Change Project Submitted to The Master of Human Services Program Lincoln University In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Human Services By David S. Goode Jr. Abstract The project was designed to address high increase in homeless youth not transitioning into adulthood successfully. In fall 2011
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LIST OF BRITISH WORDS NOT WIDELY USED IN THE UNITED STATES A abseil to descend on a rope (US: rappel). From German abseilen. accountancy calculating and tracking financial matters (US: accounting). In the UK accounting is explaining oneself or one’s actions ("to give an account" or "accountability" in the U.S.A.)‚ accountancy is the profession. Action Man A toy similar to G.I. Joe. adder viper‚ a species of venomous snake advert advertisement (US and UK also: ad‚ commercial (on TV))
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