...Expansion in Asia 1. What cultural challenges are posed by Disney’s expansion into Asia? How are these different from those in Europe? Answer: With its large population, and relatively low number of theme parks, Asia is a tremendously attractive location for Disney. Already, the company has been successful in Tokyo. While its park in Hong Kong has been less profitable, the company believes that further expansion into the region is worthwhile. However, the company faces a number of cultural challenges that must be overcome. Certainly language poses a problem for the company. At Hong Kong Disneyland, the company has chosen to be trilingual for example. In addition to dealing with language differences, Disney must also tailor other components to meet the local needs. The Hong Kong location includes more covered space to allow people to enjoy the park without dealing with the region’s rainy weather, special gardens for picture taking that appeal to the preferences of tourists visiting the park have been created, and the menu has been adapted to local preferences. Plans for the Shanghai location will incorporate Chinese cultural features as well as more traditional Disney themes. 2. How do cultural variables influence the location choice of theme parks around the world? Answer: Disney’s parks first and foremost promote Disney characters and themes. Visitors to the parks want to experience the Magical Kingdom. In Asia, Disney has encouraged acceptance and desire for all things Disney by exposing...
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...A. What cultural challenges are posed by Disney’s expansion into Asia? Our text specifically talks bout Disney’s approach to challenges in several ways: 1. Language differences: At least three languages will be supported by consumer facing personnel. 2. Americanization is being de-emphasized, with Main Street USA being replaced by a special garden for picture taking. 3. On-premise menus have been adapted to local tastes. 4. In addition to these, Disney must address the typical US vs. China differences reviewed in our previous discussions about Trompenaar’s cultueral dimensions in both their employees and customers: Communitarianism (China) vs. Individualism (USA) Ascription (China) vs. Achievement (USA) Diffuse (China) vs. Specific (USA) Affective (China) vs. Neutral (USA) B. How are these different from those in Europe? Disney seems to be learning greatly from their European experiences. In Europe, Disney found that in many ways, the consumer did not behave as expected: o Wanted a different breakfast menu than planned o Did not change vacation behaviors o Did not check in & out of hotels at the expected times o Did not have a relaxed eating schedule. Given these problems, and their experiences in Tokyo and Hong Kong, there seems to be a much better approach to understanding probable consumer desires, and adapting the experience to fit those consumer expectations as outlined in A.1 – A.3 above. C. How do cultural variables influence the location...
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...Many people have not really thought of Middle Eastern Americans as a significant racial group in the United States until after the attacks on September 11, 2001. What people do not realize is that this group of people has been in the United States for a very long time and it is usually not until something big happens that we tend to notice them within our ranks as Americans. During this paper, I will give a very brief history of the Middle Easterners immigration to the United States. There will also be talk of what their experiences have been like in the country, as well as the political, social, and cultural issues and concerns that have proven evident throughout American history. This paper will also talk about legislation enacted to constrain and then later alleviate prejudicial boundaries. The first known rush of Middle Eastern decent individuals immigrating to the United States on their own free will was in the 1880’s, during the Great Migration. Before this, the Middle Easterners were usually of slave decent, as Spanish traders around the late 15th century brought them for trade in the Americas. During the Great Migration, this group immigrated to the United States for many of the same reasons others did. The main driving factors were religious, political, and economical factors. It has been sad that most of the immigrants, almost 70 percent, that came to the United States from the Middle East during the period of 1899-1910 were mostly illiterate and poor. As the...
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...Robert B. Marks, The Origins of the Modern World: A Global and Ecological Narrative Value of Book Wonderful synthesis of recent scholarship on Rise of the West literature with an economic and ecological focus. Uses Global Historical Context to address most issues addressed in the Modern World History course. Use as: Teacher background Use isolated quotes/ chapters for all levels Review book at end of AP curriculum for review Questions raised: 1. How did industry and European-style countries called nation-states—rather than highly developed agrarian empires like China and India—come to define our world? 2. How has the gap between rich and poor increased? 3. How and why have European ways of organizing the world come to dominate the globe? 4. Was the Rise of the West a temporary blip? Scope: Global look (but especially Europe, China and India) 1400 -1900 Chapter by chapter breakdown: Intro “In the space of just 200 years, the world has seen a great reversal of fortune: where once Asians held most of the economic cards, today it is primarily Western countries and Japan.” (p. 2) Concepts addressed/ introduced in chapter: Globalization Enlightenment Communism Nation-states French Revolution Weber-Protestant work ethic Disease Industrial Revolution “modernization” Exploration/ Encounter “Progress History” Colonialism Renaissance Capitalism Slavery Modes of Historical Inquiry Comparative units of analysis Definition of Eurocentrism ...
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...CASE STUDY Merry Management Training Merry was a training consultancy producing a range of management training courses. Their own staff delivered the courses. They also marketed a range of distance learning management courses which they marketed internationally through agents. A client that successfully completed a training course would receive a Merry certificate. In the mid-1990s John Razor of Merry investigated the possibility of entering the Middle East. Research had shown that there were potential opportunities for distance learning management programmes, particularly in the Gulf States. By chance he met Yabmob Nig, the managing director of a small management consultancy firm based in Dubai called Ala-Meer Ltd. Ala-Meer was owned by two partners, Yabmob Nig and a silent partner who took no part in the management of the business. The silent partner, a local Dubai businessman, was necessary because Yabmob Nig was an expatriate from India and so could not be sole director of the business. Yabmob and John had a series of meetings and developed a good rapport. It was not thought necessary to draw up a detailed contract at this stage and so a brief memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed. The main terms of the MOU were as follows: Client numbers grew rapidly and everyone was pleased with the market development. Merry was dispatching a large volume of material to the Middle East and Merry staff were conducting seminars in the region on a regular basis. This was the honeymoon...
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...05/13/ 2013 If I had a dream…. There would not only be peace in the Middle East, but around the world as well. America would no longer have to battle terrorist cells and other such evils in or outside of America. It would be like every day on the news we would hear only about the positive, and not news we're hearing how rampant violence is in our communities, both here in America and around the world. There is so much going on for a better world all around us that the mainstream media never shares with us. What actions can we take as a nation to make this dream come true? We can create harmonious relationships with our family, friends, coworkers and community members. We all can learn how to forgive people who have harmed you in the past. Everyone can learn how to forgive yourself for harm you have inflicted on others. Also we can heal painful wounds within you, family, community and nation. We can work on always being honest. We all can help protect the earth and teach peace to children. We can teach non-violence by example. We all can be leaders in the struggle for human decency. We all can respect the dignity of each person. We can express your views on peace to government officials. We can change a potential enemy into a friend. Everyone can help someone and be more loving and fair. Everyone can commit themselves to nonviolence, support nonviolent solutions to global issues. Everyone can speak out for a nuclear-free world. What actions can...
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...Introduction Economic globalization is rampant in the business world between all continents. Fueled by transnational circulation of ideologies, languages and the use of bi-lateral ties to improve the economies of less developed countries to the extent of embracing enhanced forms of barter system such as to use the population of a lesser developed country to manufacture products for a 1st world country. Jobs are created for the needy; products are manufactured for the other. Student exchange is a form of a globalization effort where students are exposed to an alternative lifestyle. Candidates who take part in such programs, such as the one run by The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations or CLAIR together with several Japanese Ministries, brings in to Japan, participants from over 36 countries with a total of *4,334 participants to date in a globalized effort to promote grass roots internationalization at the local level by inviting these participants to assist in international exchange and foreign language education in their local governments, boards of education and schools through out in Japan. The Japanese seeks to foster ties between the Japanese citizens and the participants through a project known as JET or The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. Challenges are plenty, but can be resolved. Let’s take a look at a situation that had taken place a couple of years back regarding a student and her superior during her stay in Japan. * Source...
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...scholars, concerned not only with the external world but the development of the internal consciousness; the Ottoman based on a new monotheistic religion that stratified society, but also allowed numerous mathematical, scientific, and medical advances, copied by the Europeans after the Crusades. Islam began about 700 AD in the Saudi Peninsula, which at the time, was composed mostly of nomadic tribes, a few trade cities, and a disparate population. Through religion, the Arab peoples were united, so that by the years of 900-1200 AD, the Ottoman Empire could be called a state unto itself. It quickly proved to be a military strength and threat to its neighbors, at its height growing from the Iberian Peninsula through India and into Southeast Asia. The Turks expanded their empire through brilliant military tactics, horse archery, and new technologies in battle. Coupled with this more practical sense, the idea of spreading Islam, and the uniting of cultures through culture and religion, proved to be equally as powerful (Goodwin, 2003). The Ming Empire, on the other hand, had no central religion or cultural basis, unless one considers the philosophies of Confucianism. However, the success of the Mings came from the intellectual and philosophical manner in which the ruling class brought together disparate peoples, a hierarchical class structure, and the idea that regardless of the class one is born into, education and knowledge were the tools for advancement. All aspects of society...
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...SUBJECT: Art & Architecture TOPIC: Mosaics Introduction A simple form of art, Mosaic uses hundreds of small tile or pottery pieces to build large pictures and images either on the floor or on walls. The tiny little pieces of tile are known as tesserae. This technique has been adopted by many cultures throughout such as in Rome, Greece and in Middle East. The technique used in its cladding is very effective due to which this art form is long lasting Popular belief states that the Middle eastern architecture is heavily influenced by the middle ages roman and Byzantium culture and therefore has included their signature style of mosaic art form in their architecture. This holds true because the Middle Eastern region makes extensive use of this art form in its architecture especially in mosques and other such structures. Byzantium essentially inherited the mosaic art form from the Roman Empire. Even though now, Middle East is predominantly Islamic, it was once inhabited by other religions such as Greeks and Romans, thus mosaic art is invariably a part of architecture throughout the Middle Eastern region. But an important difference in Byzantium and Islamic mosaic art is the motif itself. Byzantium and Roma era made extensive use of animal and human figures. The mosaic art was depiction of life, thus extensive use of animals, birds and human forms. But in sharp contrasts, Islamic architecture even though has embraced mosaic art; it did not adhere to anthropomorphism. Adaptation...
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...Conflict Resolution Jason D. Macias MU11BSP08 August 30, 2012 Dr. Fathiah Inserto Conflict Resolution Often times in life we come across challenges and conflicts. From childhood problems like a cousin taking your toys to adult bar room brawls the way we approach them is important to the outcome. Currently the USA is lodged in the global war on terrorism. Although it is labeled as a war the correct term of it is conflict. My article represents this to a certain extent. It is mainly about the conflict with in the countries themselves and do the western civilizations have the best interests in the outcome. The Middle East has always been a hotbed for conflict. From religious wars amongst the different sects of Islam to the corruption of the governments that control the people. They war with in themselves to control the people and are divided because of class systems. Over time the western super powers took interest due to oil causing these countries to battle for control of their countries natural resources. Dictators spread throughout the region because of unrest with false promises of resolving the conflict. By exploiting the extreme poverty levels and needs of these people while flooding them with propaganda they resolve these conflicts by means of war against other would be dictators. The reason that the west takes interest in these conflicts is simple. If they war against themselves, the natural resources become limited. If a dictator is in power in oil or other...
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...One Laptop Per Child I am currently taking an information systems class in my post-secondary education, day dreaming away, when suddenly the professor puts on your companies mission videos. If I look around the campus I realize one thing, it is that the vast majority of our population is taking for granted many of the opportunities that are given to us. Just by being born into certain countries we have the chance to seize many opportunities that others do not. Education, health care and technology are all assumed as necessities for the youth of first world countries. When did our minds become so distorted that we let it go unnoticed that these aren’t needs but rather privileges that we are granted. One Laptop per Child has donated 2.4 million laptops, constructed to withstand some of the world’s harshest climates. So not only developed countries, but third world countries as well, have the ability to learn not only about what is happening in their country and local environment/government, but all around the world via the web. The world is in an unpredictable state, but putting educational tools in the hands of youth will help give them a better understanding of what is happening, to prepare, study and even forecast future economical recessions, weather outbreaks and many other crisis’s. Giving laptops to kids who have never had more than $5 to their name is not only a heart-warming act, but an opportunity to change their lives and the lives of their future children. As...
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...[89] K-pop has been embraced by the South Korean government as a tool for soft power abroad, particularly towards youth.[90] K-pop has come from humble beginnings to gain a huge fan base not just in Asia but also other parts of the world,[91] and is considered by some to be South Korea’s greatest export because of its popularity and growing influence.[73] As South Korea continues to develop its IT infrastructure, K-pop music is being shared over the internet and through mobile devices more rapidly than ever.[92] One of the biggest examples of the globalization of KPOP is the emergence of PSY's "Gangnam Style" on the market. In October 2012, Psy became the first South Korean artist to hit the number 1 spot on top UK charts. Best worldwide selling K-Pop artist is Super Junior, they came noticeable by their songs; Sorry Sorry, Bonamana and Mr.Simple.[93] US President Barack Obama has noted the rapid surge and spread of Korean pop culture. During an official visit to South Korea in March 2012, he praised South Korea’s youth for their tech-savviness and optimism, and remarked[94]: “ It’s no wonder so many people around the world have caught the Korean Wave -- hallyu ” Prior to the rise of social media networks, K-pop concerts and related events outside East and Southeast Asia were mostly unheard of. However, with the growing acceptance of Youtube during the late-2000s as a popular music sharing plattform, K-pop has since become increasingly well known in many parts of the...
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...MY DREAM HOLIDAY I am tired of the usual stuff staying in Europe, going to Spain or Portugal: having chips, getting tanned all that usual stuff. Nothing different to offer, but my dream holiday is a place where they have their unique tradition, their amazing culture and their different lifestyle. Their amazing cuisines and their way of treating people and they country I am trying to say is-Dubai. This is the place, which has mesmerised me with its huge skyscraper and its indefinable luxuries. This is the country, which has developed the most in the past decade. Dubai is the land, which has engraved itself with immense wealth, and this is one of the reasons why I have chosen it as my dream holiday. To start off it is a country, which offers all the luxuries of the world in your fingertips. The beauty of the dazzling blue and peaceful white sky is dimmed with the stunning huge skyscrapers. Dubai is known for its glamour and luxuries and this is what I am here for. The place that I would like to start visiting is the world's tallest hotel-"Burj Al Arab"-the one and only seven star hotel in the world also known for having the tallest atrium in the world. Well when I said I would like to visit the hotel you all would have thought of me going and staying over there, well that's almost impossible for an average person because to stay for one night is almost $25,000 and now if you thought of just having a preview of the hotel that is impossible too because its approx. $5000.Well...
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...BVideo Analysis Worksheet Student Name: Video title: a biography of America/America at the centennial What is the subject of the video? The video relieves true biography of America. What is the purpose or main point of this video? The main point is to show that the Columbian exchange wasn’t the real discovery of America and that American history doesn’t begin in 1492 What 8-10 significant points did you learn from viewing the video? Try to think in terms of larger questions or themes it covers. That Indians did not know the taste of of fruits and vegetables, Columbus went to death thinking he landing in northern asia, in 1492 no one in Ireland never has tasted a potatoe and Italians never ate tomato sauce with their pasta (something that is a huge requirement with these cultures), eurpeans brought back items from the new world to show what they had found, the land discovered was known as “a brave new world”, trade and enterprise expanded with the discovery of the “brave new world” Indians had never seen a cow horse or other animals that they are known to have had, What conclusions can you reach as a result of viewing it? The world learned new ways of cooking and surviving with the discovery of land Columbus had found. What questions do you have as a result of watching the video? Did anyone ever do research on how long the people on the land Columbus had found had been around. The man in the video basically showed that the American history goes...
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...DEVELOPMENT JOURNALISM Change and development are probably the two most constant things in the existence of mankind, from the time of the early man: Homo Erectus, Homo Habilis, and Homo Sapiens, mankind at its crudest level to this time of tech savvy man, with sophistication and great knowledge, an accurate record of this metamorphosis can be best described as “Development Journalism”. The rate of advancement in science and technology is rather meteoric, there is a breakthrough in one field or the other on daily basis mostly for the benefit of mankind, such as in areas like medicine where an antibiotics or a similar remedy for a prevailing ailment is being discovered or an alternative therapy for a disease. Some of these discoveries can also be a threat to the continuous existence of Mankind, for instance; the development of nuclear heads, Atomic missiles and other weapons of mass destruction. It is fabled though, that soon Robots will be used in Warfare to minimize human casualties, but I wonder how the winner and the vanquished will be determined if this actually comes to reality. In warfare, what compels a troop’s surrender is the rate of casualties, if Robots were to be used, then it will be a game of how many Robots you have, and since the production of such advanced Robots cost a whooping some of money, it simply means that the rich and technologically advanced countries as usual will remain at the forefront. “Robotics” is gaining more popularity everyday and as...
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