...Based on the attached case, “Organizational and National Cultures in a Polish-U.S. Joint Venture”, write an analytical paper that addresses the following questions (2000 Words). Note: The format of the paper is to be as follows: Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), One-inch margins on all sides. Appropriate referencing is expected. Use headers for each of the subjects being covered, followed by your response. CASE. Organizational and National Cultures in a Polish-U.S. Joint Venture This case looks at differences in the cultural values and beliefs of Polish and U.S. managers comes from data collected from interviews with Polish and expatriate U.S. managers. Background The U.S./Polish Company The company was a joint venture with a Polish partner and a wholly owned subsidiary of a U.S. multinational corporation located in Poland. The U.S. company started operations in Poland in 1990. The joint venture started two years later. The joint venture was a small, non-bureaucratic organization with 140 employees. Everybody knew each other and a family type of relationship existed among the managers. Both local Polish managers and U.S expatriates reported a friendly work climate even though all top managerial positions were held by the U.S. expatriates. Polish Attitudes Regarding U.S. Management When asked why they chose to work for this company, Polish managers often described U.S. business as "real," "healthy,” "tough," "honest,” and...
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...Chicago’s Polania Polish American Immigrants In Chicago I will be writing my final paper on Polish American Immigrants who settle in Chicago Illinois. I will be referring to Polish American Immigrants in this essay as (Poles) periodically. The majority of Polish immigrants emigrating to the United States of America was in the 1800’s. This period was considered the first out of three waves of Polish immigrants to settle in America. The first major wave was between 1800 and 1860, many of the emigrating Poles were fleeing for America because of political revolution in their homeland. Many Poles liked the idea of a self governing political system that The United States of America had to offer. The Polish people had to endure many hardships in their homeland of Poland. From civil wars, political uprisings, and occupations from enemy countries (Germany, Russia, Prussia) invading their homeland. Along with these invasions and occupations came persecution of the Polish people. “This group fled their country mainly because of political insurrections. The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service have estimated that fewer than 2,000 Poles immigrated during this wave.” (Into America) They sought refuge and a new life in America. During this wave it is estimated that 0nly 2,000 Poles had immigrated to America. The next two waves of Polish American immigrants to arrive in the United States were after World War II (WWII). The Polish people lost 12% of its population during WWII...
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...to diversity of cultures in healthcare. In the past physician’s worked in communities with patients that had similar racial backgrounds and culture. (Bussey-Jones & Genao, 2003) In these cultures diversity is present when it comes to different beliefs and practices and it is important to evaluate these individuals to ensure their plan of care is focused on their needs as a whole. The heritage assessment tool was used for this assignment to interview 3 individuals from different cultures. The individuals interviewed were from Albania, Poland, and Mexico. The content of this paper will include information obtained from these individuals regarding health traditions within their culture and some ways they maintain good health, prevent illnesses, and restore health. Some comparisons between the 3 cultures were also made. The first interview conducted took place with S. Bojaj, (personal communication, June 23, 2015) who moved to the U.S from Albania when he was 17 years old. With the use of the heritage assessment tool it was noted that this individual is still greatly in touch with his heritage. The individual has strong values when discussing family and his religion. When illness occurs in a member of an Albanian family the entire family becomes concerned and provides assistance in any way possible to the person, who is ill. (“University of Washington Medical Center”, 2007) When the individual was asked about common health traditions within his culture he stated that health...
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...market that includes “old world” wine-producing countries such as France, Italy and Spain. There is also a significant domestic market for Australian wines, with Australians consuming over 400 million litres of wine per year. The wine industry is an important contributor to the Australian economy through production, employment, export and tourism. The Australian Wine export market was worth 2.8 billion Australian dollars in June 2007, and had a growth rate of 9%pa. Of this about AU$2 billion was accounted for by North America and the UK, and in this key latter market Australia is now the largest supplier of still wines. 2007 statistics for the North American market show that Australian wine accounted for a 17% share of the total value of U.S. imported wine, behind France with 31% and Italy with 28%. Australian Vintage Limited Australian Vintage Limited is a leading Australian wine company, known as McGuigan Simeon Wines until February 2008, when shareholders voted to change the name. Today Australian Vintage Limited is at the forefront of the Australian wine industry. Crushing 9% of total Australian annual production, its vineyards and grape supply capacity extend through some of Australian’s most captivating and diverse wine regions including the Hunter and Barossa Valleys, as well as Griffith, Cowra and the Adelaide Hills. The Group’s principal activities are divided into four business segments: Branded Wine, Bulk Wine and Processing, Private Label Wine and Vineyards. ...
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...Key to notes listed a = also approved for Analyzing the Natural World b = also approved for Understanding the Individual and Society c = also approved for Understanding the Past d = also approved for Understanding the Creative Arts e = also approved for Exploring World Cultures f = also approved for Understanding U.S. Society g = Indicated courses specifically designed for those majoring in areas other than science and mathematics h = LAS nonlaboratory courses Anthropology (ANTH) | 102 | Introduction to Archaeology | 4 hourscg | 105 | Human Evolution | 4 hourscg | 218 | Anthropology of Children and Childhood | 3 hoursbh | 238 | Biology of Women Same as GWS 238 | 3 hoursgh | | | | Biological Sciences (BIOS) | 100 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | 5 hours | 101 | Biology of Populations and Communities | 5 hours | 104 | Life Evolving | 5 hoursg | | | | Chemistry (CHEM) | 100 | Chemistry and Life | 5 hoursg | 112 | General College Chemistry I | 5 hours | 114 | General College Chemistry II | 5 hours | 116 | Honors General Chemistry I | 5 hours | 118 | Honors General Chemistry II | 5 hours | 130 | Survey of Organic and Biochemistry | 5 hours | | | | Computer Science (CS) | 100 | Discovering Computer Science | 3 hoursh | | | | Earth and Environmental Sciences (EAES) | 101 | Global Environmental Change | 4 hours | 111 | Earth, Energy, and the Environment | 4 hours | 200 | Field Work in Missouri | 2 hours...
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...University of Phoenix Material Multicultural Matrix and Analysis Worksheet Instructions: Part I: Select and identify six groups in the left-hand column. Complete the matrix. Part II: Write a summary. Part III: Format references consistent with APA guidelines. Part I: Matrix What is the group’s history in the United States? What is the group’s population in the United States? What are some attitudes and customs people of this group may practice? What is something you admire about this group’s people, lifestyle, or society? 1. The German Americans are the largest singles source of ancestry of individuals that are in the United States today. The German Americans settled in the United States in the late 1700’s, they came because of their religious dissenters such as the Amish who were attracted by the proclaiming of religious freedom. Even though the German Americans started coming in the late 1700’s it wasn’t until the 1830’s through 1890 the German immigrant population represented one quarter of the immigration. During World War I most of the German Americans distanced themselves away from their home land, by the ending of the twentieth century the animosity that was towards Germany fell distant. That is because of John F. Kennedy being in Berlin in 1963 and Ronald Reagan in 1987 and they both spoke of uniting Germany. Present days the immigration from Germany is between 5,00 and 10,00 annually. Some customs that the Germany Americans may practice still while...
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...at the March 4, 2015 Conference "Culture-Tradition-Language" at Zespół Szkół Ekonomicznych in Nowy Sącz, Poland Abstract Poglish is a dialect that results from combining language elements from Polish and English. It is most commonly heard among people whose first language is Polish, but encounter the need to use English for practical situations in an English-speaking country, or to describe things using English words in Poland because there is no easily translatable equivalent term in Polish. The Poglish examples in this presentation will include those personally experienced by the author when listening to Polish immigrants in Chicago, some accounts of this dialect currently used by Polish immigrants in England, and the incorporation of English words or modifications of English words into the Polish lexicon in Poland. The implications of the use of Poglish on Polish immigrant traditions and the culture of presentday Poland are discussed. Introduction “Poglish”, also called “Polglish” or “Ponglish”, combines the words “Polish” and “English” to indicate a mixing of Polish- and English-language elements within a single speech production. It often occurs where native Polish speakers living in an English-speaking country swap certain Polish words or phrases for English ones, or add Polish pre- and suffixes, decline or otherwise modify English words to fit in with the rest of the (Polish) sentence.i Sometimes the combining of Polish and English elements occurs in a...
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...The United States is a country of diversity represented by many different cultures. It has been proven that culture has a significant impact on health beliefs and behaviors (Edelman, et al, 2014), therefore it is imperative that health care providers, especially nurses, be culturally competent in their delivery of care. It is not enough to merely be aware of the prominent origins and statistics of different cultures and ethnicities, but rather it is crucial to be inquisitive and focus on the family and individual as practices differ and evolve over time. Rachel Spector developed a Heritage Assessment interview as a useful tool to aid in understanding how strongly an individual or family subscribes to specific cultural traditions and practices, thereby strengthening the ability to provide Cultural Care. Cultural Care is a concept describing professional nursing care that is culturally sensitive, appropriate, and competent (Spector, 2004). Utilizing this assessment tool creates a way of determining an individual’s degree of identification with a given heritage. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the usefulness of applying a heritage assessment tool in order to evaluate the health needs of families. In order to do so, three Central California families were interviewed from different cultural backgrounds: Hispanic, African-American, and Polish. Each family interview will be summarized with an evaluation of how each subscribes to health traditions, and how each addresses...
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...The city of Chicago has long been considered a prime destination for many immigrant groups coming into the United States. Though, despite its popularity, the city has long shown disdain and disregard for those coming into its borders. This argument is made apparent through the stories of both the Polish and the Mexicans and Puerto Ricans who have come into the city. In the case of the Polish, author and historian, Dominic Pacyga writes on their story and ordeal in his work, Polish Immigrants and Industrial Chicago. His work specifically focuses on Polish in the South Side of Chicago between the years of 1880 and 1922. Pacyga paints a dismal picture for the Chicago Polish communities at the time. Often, many found low paying work in either the...
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...Intersectionality: What is Intersectionality and what does it mean in various contexts? The term is derived from the word Intersection which means “a point where two or more things intersect.” The term can be used to be refer to one’s identity whether biological, political, sociological, religious or otherwise. An example in this regard can be of a straight white Polish American Catholic Northwestern Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Candidate male or, an African American United Methodist lesbian female ordained woman. In the United States, the gender identity and sexual orientation are quite important to one’s identity and life as a person. For students of theology and seminarians here in the U.S., the conversation about one’s gender identity,...
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...States ("Polish Information and Investment Agency"). Poland possesses the public institutions, infrastructure, high human development levels and proximity to world markets, making it an attractive country to do business in ("Polish Information and Investment Agency"). Based on economic factors, compensation rates, and location, it is proposed to enter into Poland’s transportation services market by starting a wholly owned trucking company transporting oversized cargo, such as windmill parts and fuel. Preliminary research showed Poland as a major avenue for transporting goods across Europe, proving a trucking company would be a lucrative investment. Poland has seen a significant increase in foreign direct investment projects, up 40%, the most across Europe ("Polish Information and Investment Agency"). Currently, Poland is listed as the sixth most attractive country to invest in, confirming the country’s strong position in the international invest scene ("Helping U.S. Companies to Export"). The country’s sustainable development has much to do with its solid economic foundations. Poland has experienced an unflagging 5% annual economic growth, classifying it a credible and important business partner for foreign investors. Additionally, the country offers a wide variety of investment incentives, including invitation to location their projects in one of fourteen zones, where economic activity may be run in favorable conditions ("Polish Information and Investment Agency"). Polish SEZs...
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...Casimir Pulaski Day Casimir Pulaski Day is a holiday observed in Illinois on the first Monday in March. Pulaski was a calvary officer in the Revolutionary War. He was born in Poland as Kazimierz Pułaski, on March 4, 1745. This holiday is celebrated mostly in areas with a large polish population, such as Chicago, in remembrance of him. On Jan. 16, 1931, the U.S. Post Office Department issued a commemorative stamp honoring this Polish patriot, Casimir Pulaski, who fought with American forces during the American Revolution. The stamp was first released in Savannah, GA, where he died, as well as in eleven American cities with large Polish populations. The 2-cent stamp was released to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Casimir Pulaski, who was mortally wounded in the siege of Savannah. They also issued a postcard. (PolskiInternet) In popular culture, Sufjan Stevens titled a song "Casimir Pulaski Day" on his album Illinois. In this song there is a lyric “In the morning in the winter shade on the first of March” which tells us when the holiday occurs. (Wikipedia, "Casimir Pulaski Day") The holiday is also observed in Wisconsin public schools on March 4th. Each public school in Wisconsin must observe Casimir Pulaski Day on March 4. Buffalo, NY, also acknowledges a "Pulaski Day," apparently unrelated to either the Chicago-Wisconsin regional holiday The Buffalo Pulaski Day is held, without explanation, in the middle of July, and is celebrated with an annual parade. (Wikipedia...
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...It is one the tallest building in the world (Statistics) (Hasan, 2008) 2. Visit two of city’s largest parks a. Lincoln Park b. Grant Park i. Millennium Park ii. The Cloud Gate iii. Buckingham Fountain 3. Field Museum B. Second Point: Places and things you must do while in Chicago 1. Go to the Navy piers a. Boat tours b. Bike rides 2. Go to downtown Chicago walk around and shop 3. Go during the Jazz Festival a. Best music b. Best place to dance 4. Go to Taste of Chicago a. Great food (Real Examples) (Kuhrt Brewer, 2012) b. Different cultures C. Third Point: The best food to eat in Chicago. 1. Chicago-styled deep-dished pizza (Personal Experiences) a. Lou Malnati's...
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...Material Diversity Worksheet Answer each question in 50 to 150 words. Provide citations for all the sources you use. 1. What is diversity? Why is diversity valued? Diversity is a term used to describe many demographic variables, such as, age, gender, race, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, geographic origin, disability, education, and skills characteristics. (“ U.S. Department of the Interior”, ios.doi.gov.) Diversity is valued because it helps one to respect and appreciate the fact that not one person is the same and there are differences that lie within each individual, in regard to the above named categories. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentrism is, “belief in the intrinsic superiorty of the nation, culture, or group to which one belongs, often accompanied by feelings of dislike for other groups”. (The American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition, 2013) Ethnocentrism can be detrimental to a society because it can lead to predjudice toward a different culture, or even racism, if one does not respect and appreciate another’s way of living. 3. Define emigration and immigration. Emigration is when someone leaves a country to go and settle in another one. Many people want to emigrate when they feel there is no quality of life in their current homeland. Immigration is when someone comes to a new country with the intent to reside as a permanent...
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...Family Heritage Assessment Stacey Bury, RN Grand Canyon University: Nursing 429V April 28, 2012 This paper will seek to understand 3 different cultures with utilization of the Heritage Assessment Tool. The purpose of the Heritage Asessment Tool in health promotion is to gain clarity on different cultures and their families. Increasing diversity of the United States (US) population is a reality in the 21st century. The Census 2000 indicates that one out of four persons in the US are non-Whites with Hispanic Americans constituting the largest (12.5% of total population) and fastest growing minority group. The Healthy People 2010 goal of “eliminating all health disparities” and the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care highlight the need for all health care providers to be client-centered and cross-culturally competent. This necessitates health care professionals to be able to elicit, understand, and work with traditional health practices used by their clients. (Sankaran, 2007). Health care professionals can use the Heritage Assessment Tool to gain insight on cultural differneces within our society. The Heritage Assessment will not permit the resolution of all problems, but gives health care providers a view into families and how they deal with health issues. It is impossible to foresee all possible consequences of action, but ethical reasoning can facilitate appropriate and in-depth data gathering, permit the uncovering...
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