...Okinawa: A Legacy of Resilience and Discipline By Outline Thesis: This paper will examine two distinctive traits; resilience and discipline; and how it forged the culture of the Okinawa people. I. History A. The Ryukyu Kingdom occupied a distinct position to the south of Japan. B. Sho Shoken was indeed an important figure to solidify the culture or Okinawa. II. Battle of Okinawa A. The Battle of Okinawa begins on April of 1945 testing the strength of the Okinawan people B. After the war, Okinawa begins to integrate with the U.S. Military forces. III. Beliefs A. The religion of the Okinawa people consists of early Chinese and Japanese influences. B. In ancestor worship, the core of this religious practice is the ancestral shrine. IV. Culture A. Customs 1. Okinawa’s customs have survived throughout the ages; including distinctive modernization. B. Courtesy is one of the most prominent traits instilled within Okinawan culture. B. Centenarians 1. Okinawa is home to the most documented centenarians in the world. Conclusion: In closing, the Okinawa people have endured many hardships that would have crumbled their society as a whole. From the times of the Ryukyu Kingdom until the present time, Okinawa’s rich history consisted of facing adversity when uncertainty presented itself. Okinawa’s resilience to such adversity is a testament to their beliefs and customs they...
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...Conclusion: Innovation Challenges in Established Firms Carolyn French Student ID: 5911458 American Sentinel University September 1, 2013 Instructor: Dr. Jacqueline Gilliard Abstract This research document explores several case points as outline in the introduction paragraph covering this weekly assignment exerted from the ASU Moodle web site and from some selected books and articles that are listed on the reference page. Also there is a series of case points under examination in the context of this research that are relate to these learning objectives which helps the reader to appreciate how some of today's most respected high-tech companies rose to prominence, then reinvented themselves once or more; to review the evolution of the personal computer industry, to obtain a glimpse of Intel's likely future as well as the future of the semi-conductor industry, and to outline approaches for building "learning organizations and lastly to appreciate the challenge of developing a complex-strategic-integration (CSI) capability through Intel and Apple Inc. case study reviews. Keywords: Innovation challenges in established firms, Intel and Apple Case Studies, Learning organizations Conclusion: Innovation Challenges in Established Firms Introduction In accordance with the Module 8 reading requirements and the textbook coverage’s from Strategic Management in Technology Innovation, Part Five on pages 1108 -1182. This research document will address specific questions that...
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...MOHAMMAD YATIM STUDENT ID : 2012882218 ARTICLE TITLE : LEADING IN THE 21st CENTURY : AN INTERVIEW WITH CARLOS GHOSN Carlos Ghosn, born 9 March 1954 is a French-Lebanese-Brazilian businessman born in Porto Velho, Brazil, who is currently the Chairman and CEO of Paris-based Renault, holds the same positions at Japan-based Nissan, and is Chairman of Russian automobile manufacturer AvtoVAZ. Ghosn is also Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. He led one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the history of the modern corporation through his leadership to this automobile company. He managed to rescue Nissan motors from collapsed in 1999. In March 2011, once again he had rescued Nissan when earthquake and tsunami happen in Japan which disproportionately damaged Nissan. As mentioned by Carlos Ghosn, one of strategies is a leader should be ready to deal with crisis. A leader must be able to face every internal and external crisis that arises. The two kind of crises which first there are internal crises that arise because a company has not been managed well and the second one are external crises, such as the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the earthquake in Japan, and the flood in Thailand. Leaders need to be more prepared for external crises, where it is not the strategy of the company that is in question but it is the ability of leaders to figure out how to adapt that strategy. Leaders should have learning agility, which they adapt quickly to new situations, learn fast, extract...
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...Global Education Systems Name: Institution: Global Education Systems Education system outlines how education is obtained from the trainers. The education systems differ from one country to another. This is mainly dictated by the region or other factors. From a general point education system is localized to the country according to its education policies (Terri, 2000). From a global perspective, education is compulsory for all children between the ages of three years and generally fifteen years. The education levels vary with the basic necessities of the country. For example, the education system in the USA is only compulsory between the age of 3 years and 14 years (Jan, 2009). Looking at the basic education system, it can be sub-divided into four basic sections each taking a different duration. The first part is the pre-school level. This level varies from country to country mostly running from two years to three years (Terri, 2000). This level is not compulsory in most countries but it is very essential since it creates the educational base for the child. In most countries, the teachers in this level are not employed by the government thus this poses a major challenge in the education sector. This also makes the level to be omitted when the education system states of the years spent in school. The classes undertaken in pre-school education are most on basic skills and memory training. The children are subjected to several speed test and storytelling sessions which helps...
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...The Japanese corporate governance system differs vastly from the US system. Discuss corporate governance issues that may arise under the Japanese Keiretsu system from the perspective of a).financiers, b). Owners, c). Suppliers, d). Employees. Corporate Governance System in Japan (1) Definition of Corporate Governance Corporate governance deals with the agency problem: the separation of management and finance. This basic agency problem suggests a possible definition of corporate governance as addressing both an adverse selection and a moral hazard problem. The traditional definition of corporate governance was such a narrow view as Shleifer and Vishny (1997) mentioned that the ways in which the suppliers of finance to corporations assure themselves of getting a return on their investment. Recent trend, however, express doubts on the definition that solely focuses on shareholder value. EPA (1998) shows the constituents of corporate governance as follows: Table 1: Constituents of corporate governance Stakeholders | Interest | Desired Management | Shareholders | Maximize profitsAsset protection | Profitable managementSound management | Investors | Efficient investment | Exploitation of profitable investment | Creditors | Protection of receivables | Sound management | Main bank | Corporate growth | Sound managementPursuit of productivity growth | Employees | Pay raiseSecure employment RelationshipPromotion | Profitable managementSound managementSustainable...
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...Bushido, essay #1 Marjorie S. G Have you ever wondered what it was like in medieval Japan? Do you have the answer to it? Well it doesn’t matter, i’ll tell you stuff such as the code of conduct, and what virtues are. Samurai followed a strict code of conduct, this is called bushido, this provides guidelines for all aspects of life. Bushido is a mixture of two Japanese words, bushi, which means ‘’warrior,’’ and do which means ‘’way’’ this means ‘’the way of the warrior.’’ The Asian religions of confucianism, Zen Buddhism, and Shinto had a strong influence on Bushido code. The virtues were courage, respect, honesty, honor, loyalty, rectitude or doing what is morally correct, and benevolence or desire to help others. Discipline...
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...former he chose the latter. It was originally founded in India, but spread to other parts of Asia, Including China and Japan. In China and Japan the differences in culture force Buddhism to be changed slightly in some cases and a little more in others. Bothe China and Japan have started schools/sects that differ from the original Buddhism. In this paper I will explain the teachings and Origin of Buddhism and briefly describe some of the schools/sects that have sprouted up in China and Japan. After describing these schools/sects I will compare them and their principals to those of the original Buddhist teachings from India. This paper will describe how Buddhism spread across Asia and became known as a religion rather than just teachings. Buddhism is a Religion, founded in India, which came from the teachings of Gautama Siddhartha or “the Buddha”. Although no missionary movements were developed, Buddhism was still spread around Asia. The spread occurred because of Shakyamuni Buddha, who was a teacher. He traveled around to different kingdoms sharing his teachings to those that would listen. (The Spread of Buddhism in Asia 1) Even though he instructed his monks to do the same he never expected anyone to denounce their beliefs. However the teachings began to spread and later they became known as a religion. The Religion spread to China and then from there to Japan, along with many other places in Asia. Since Buddhism never had a direct head (other than “the Buddha”) or hierarchical...
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...Buddhism and relating it with one of the most popular site for tourists in Oahu, Hawaii, the Byodo-In Temple. The temple, as I see it, stands as an icon for what Hawaii is and what the idea of Buddhism has to do in Hawaii. The temple maybe a religious site for those who follow Buddhism, or the ones who would like to view it from a religious point of view. But more importantly, it stands as a living proof of the influences of the immigrants in Hawaii and what religious philosophies they brought along with them when they came in, or what they give importance to. Also, another perspective is how Hawaii wants to structure itself with the potential of income from Japanese tourists, given that Byodo-In Temple is a beautiful imitation of temple in Japan. Having been born in Nepal, where about one third of the populations follow Buddhism, I was always interested in knowing the cultural and the key philosophical concepts of Buddhism. As with every other thing, Buddhism too has its own philosophical concepts and understandings. Buddhism, which was first spread by Gautama Buddha, has philosophical concepts and understandings to explain as to why it was started, and what Buddhism tries to convey. The primary concept of Buddhism-- Enlightenment is a state where one, achieves wisdom and awareness (p-41). Enlightenment is more permanent than meditation where the mind becomes more focused and calm which helps in the achievement of awareness and knowledge permanently. It is through Enlightenment...
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...Religion and Philosophy Japan at this age of time was an isolated island that and it was still adopting culture but had its own culture of farming and at this time the island had no cities. It was at this period of time that Japanese had adopted the weaving and art culture from the Chinese and also their government system. There was also external influence especially in governance when Korean soldiers arrived and started administering in the island. The major influence that was experienced in Japan was the introduction of Buddhism as a religious and philosophical system that did merge with Shinto beliefs. During this period there were some philosophical and religious changes that were introduced. These changes did result in the change of culture and behavior of Japanese in the island as they were still adopting culture from other foreigners. The philosophical influences that were brought about by the adoption of new religion and philosophy include the introduction of code of ethics that was to be headed to by Samurai warriors and was used to control their skills and behavior (Raz, 2004). The value of these Samurai warriors was based on high level of training, bravery, obedience, loyalty and high levels of self-discipline. Samurai warriors were expected to show respect to all and their skills and knowledge is only meant to help the society in times of need that is it should never have been applied for personal gains or for any form of violence...
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...first, because he was the man who killed her husband, but as the story grew, she, along with the rest of her Buddhist tribe grew to like the American. As the American got stronger and was given more rights by their tribe, he started to learn the art of Japanese language and symbolism. While he was learning the semantics of another culture, I noticed that he had completely forgotten his ways as an American soldier and instead, took on the way of the Samurai. As the ways of the Samurai embodied him, he grew emotionally and spiritually enough to the point of complete change of being. He was now willing to fight for the Samurais, and although they did not have all the weapons that the Americans possessed, they did have much more structure of discipline and self control. The clip ends with the American apologizing to the young lady for the slaying of her husband. She accepts, and then tells him in Japanese that they ware each doing their duty, and that it was only karma that took her husband. I would have to say that it was the semantics of this Japanese culture that he was learning that intrigued me the most about this film. That is why I chose to tie in the concept of semantics with this movie clip, because its definition is very culturally-bound in a way that combines the study of words...
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...educational practice, policies in wide variety of social and educational settings. It also promotes a broad understanding of educational institutions, systems and their programs/curricula. Comparative education examines how countries plan for the expansion, upgrade, and improvement of their educational system. It imparts a wider understanding on the origins of the challenges within and outside the school system, providing us the opportunity to create and explore solutions on the said challenges. Moreover, the study in comparative and international education prepares researchers, teachers, and planners who are interested in education across nations and cultures. Various modes of inquiry and the intellectual orientations of several disciplines are used to investigate, from a comparative and/or cross-cultural perspective, the following aspects of education in one or more geographical regions of the world: educational change and modernization, the interaction between education and development (social, political, economic), the politics of educational reform, educational planning and institution building, and the interrelationships of particular aspects of schools, societies, and cultures. 2. Compare the educational system of one developing country and other developing countries. Education...
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...Last Samurai, western Japan fights against the rebelling Samurai who do not wish to modernize and rid of their traditions. The vast differences between a traditional and modern economy are shown throughout the film as both civilizations express different means of production, military capabilities and cultural values. The reign of Emperor Meiji was one of the most revolutionary eras in Japanese history as Japan underwent dramatic changes in its government, economy, and culture. The nation opened its doors to the west and embraced a new world of cultural influences. Japan was transformed into an agrarian society with an industrialized economy and a strict military regime. Revolutionized Japan created modern weaponry such as guns and automatic weapons that were made in industrial factories. Instead of carrying goods using horses, Japan modernized using wagons and trains which made transportation of goods more rapid and efficient. In the film, we can see the paved streets and buildings of western Japan, the use of modern clothing, and advanced military technology. Conversely, the Samurai represent a traditional economy by their use of weapons, transportation, and cultural traditions. Samurai are of the warrior class who served the powerful shogun of a once feudal Japan. The Samurai follow a strict code of honor called bushido, “the way of the warrior”, which is based on values of loyalty, courage, morality, chivalry, rigorous physical discipline, and self-sacrifice. The...
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...A Glance into Japan Japan thrives on purpose – the way they act, think, and do is not merely a satisfaction of their desires but is ultimately a reflection of the entirety of their culture and the environment around them. It is essential for them to think in social groups rather than individualism – preferring to act in such a way that would please others despite their discomfort. This notion was strengthened by the recollection of the students who immersed themselves in a week’s worth of Japanese culture. The workshops they underwent varied from job satisfaction to a history of Japan’s military orientation. From these, they were able to impart key elements and facets regarding Japan that proved what we have learned about the country during the last two months in JS 100. The Japanese embrace popular culture such as otaku and maid cafés. They are deeply enamored with popular culture they have an entire district dedicated to it – Shibuya District. However, as much as they love their gigantic robots and fashion brands, they are beyond doubt deeply rooted and continues to practice and celebrate traditional ones such as the Noh. The Noh uncovers attributes of the Japanese such as hard work and discipline. They do not stop at good, they do not even pause during their best – they are extremely passionate which gives them the drive to pursue life-long education constantly. Throughout the whole process, they are required to maintain mental and physical preparedness, arm themselves with...
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...Comparative Advantage U.S. and Japan Business Policy and Strategy BA490 12 March 2012 Comparative Advantage The theory of comparative advantage states that “a country has a comparative advantage in those products that make intensive use of those resources available in abundance within that country” (p. 374) this means if a country such as China has a large supply of unskilled workers and low costs for labor, they have a comparative advantage to the rest of the global market in clothing, and things made by hand or on assembly lines. The US and Japan also have comparative advantage as noted in the below chart and we will discuss the comparative advantage of the US and Japan base on the following calculations. | United States | Japan | Cereals | +0.83 | -0.99 | Mineral Fuels | -0.82 | -0.93 | Pharmaceuticals | -0.25 | -0.51 | Vehicles | -0.41 | +0.81 | Aerospace | +0.58 | -0.44 | Electrical and electronic equipment | -0.26 | +0.41 | Optical, photo, medical and scientific equipment | +0.09 | +0.21 | Apparel (woven) | -0.92 | -0.96 | Finance and insurance | -0.10 | +0.08 | (p. 376) United State’s comparative advantage The United States has a few things they do very well in the global market the top commodity that the US is able to capitalize on in the global market is cereals. The US is right next to Australia and followed by Canada when it comes to cereal. I think we can attribute this to the natural resource we harvest which is grain...
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...geishas, and the effect of World War II had on Japan. A long standing stigma has been placed on Japanese Geisha girls. When someone thinks of a Geisha, they think of a glorified prostitute or call girl. Geishas are entertainers, and they are trained vigorously in art, music and dancing. Geishas have been entertaining for more than 350 years. The translation of Geisha in English is artist and becoming a Geisha is an honor to the girls. After World War and after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the President, Franklin D. Roosevelt declared all Japanese-American are to be moved from the West Coast with the Executive...
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