Business appointments are required, and visitors are expected to be punctual. The "golden keys" of customary business courtesy, especially replying promptly to requests for price quotations and orders, are a prerequisite for exporting success. European business executives are usually more formal than their U.S. counterparts; therefore, it is best to refrain from using first names until a solid relationship has been formed. Italian business executives tend to use titles indicating their position
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Professional Training Year at THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Report submitted by Paul Preda Voicu URN: 6183487 In part fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of BSc (Honours) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management School of Hospitality and Tourism Management University of Surrey 2014 Table of Contents List of tables and figures 4 Acknowledgements 5 List of Abbreviations 6 Section A. Organisation evaluation 8 The Executive Summary 8 The Placement
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greece) the euro-zone ‘The Eurozone’ is the nickname commonly used to describe the member states that use the EU’s single currency, the Euro. The idea of creating a single currency for the European Community was first mentioned in the 1970 Werner report, which led to the establishing of the European Monetary System (EMS), the forerunner of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). The Maastricht Treaty (1992) made EMU a part of EU law and set out a plan to introduce the single currency (the Euro)
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natural resources in the area, but the emphasis on education and R&D in the area. Within the three countries an average of 4% of their GDP is spend on education, 0.5% above European average. This can be highlighted by the fact on average between the three countries 33% of the population is educated to tertiary level, the European average for this is 25%. The well educated population not only leads to high paying jobs in the tertiary and quaternary sector but also to an increased level of Patents due
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BTEC PUBLIC SERVICES ASSESSMENT 2 Understanding the Democratic Election process in the UK Introduction: What is UK Election? A formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position in UK is called Election. According to fixed term parliament act on 15th September, 2011 the next election will be held on 7th of May 2015.The act provides for general elections to be held on the first Thursday in May every five years. There are two provisions that trigger an election
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A Facebook page was created called “European Day of Action for Refugees”, that has endless comments on how us as a humane people shouldn’t let thousands to die trying to reach Europe and other nations just in search for safety and hope. But European leaders have been trying to handle the sudden invasion of refugees and migrants coming into the European borders for the past weeks. 2,748 refugees have died in 2015 so far crossing the Mediterranean. A European Union meeting took place in Brussels
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Catherine Ashton a European Commissioner who took over from Benita Ferrero-Waldner as the High Representative for the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security policy (Also known as the High Representative), responsible for negotiating on behalf of the member states regarding foreign policies. The paper aims to provide evidence to support facts that the further emergence of China, may threaten the Economic Competitiveness of the European Union. In order for China and the European Union (who are big
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enterprise in a foreign country is part of global diversification. For instance, A US firm can seek to acquire another firm in Europe in which the business environment surrounding the foreign firm corresponds to the environment in the local US firm. The European market in the 28 different countries is diversified and incorporated with opportunities, regulations and transparent policies. In addition, an established American firm can acquire a firm in a new market. This offers a healthier expansion and growing
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[pic] Enrique De Roeck – Academic Events Officer’s Report I started my second and last semester as an academic officer at the beginning of fall semester 2014. With the experiences from last from last semester I commenced this academic year with some fruitful contacts and set collaborations. The enhancement of the student’s outer curriculum academic experience has always been an ambition that requires collaboration, profound interest, marketing
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4. The International Court of Justice _____. • hears cases related to individuals and businesses • hears cases involving nations • is composed of five judges • is located in Geneva 5. What is true in the context of the European Union (EU)? • The European Union Commission is independent of its member nations. • The Council of Ministers is composed of representatives from only five member countries. • All major decisions of the Council of Ministers require unanimity and no changes
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