Journal of International Economics 76 (2008) 356–370 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Journal of International Economics j o u r n a l h o m e p a g e : w w w. e l s ev i e r. c o m / l o c a t e / e c o n b a s e Globalization and the dynamics of cultural identity Jacques Olivier a,b, Mathias Thoenig b,c,d,⁎, Thierry Verdier b,d a b c d HEC Paris, France CEPR, United Kingdom Université de Genève, Switzerland Paris School of Economics, France a r t i c l e i n f o
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Post-National Enquiries Post-National Enquiries: Essays on Ethnic and Racial Border Crossings Edited by Jopi Nyman Post-National Enquiries: Essays on Ethnic and Racial Border Crossings, Edited by Jopi Nyman This book first published 2009 Cambridge Scholars Publishing 12 Back Chapman Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XX, UK British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Copyright © 2009 by Jopi Nyman and contributors
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2010 Chen and Miller 17 E X C H A N G E West Meets East: Toward an Ambicultural Approach to Management By Ming-Jer Chen and Danny Miller Executive Overview In the aftermath of the recent economic crisis, the world is looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives. Business reality has transformed from “West leads East” to “West meets East.” A thriving Chinese business culture represents not only a source of economic partnership but a potential fount of managerial
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Relations, #1541077 ABSTRACT National and international security has gained new meanings and elements in recent years, especially after Cold War. The changed concept of security has been more and more broadened with accelerated effects of globalization and shocking September 11 events. The new issues of security agenda may be listed as immigration, global terror, climate change, energy, internal violence, human security etc. This article recovers mainly how irregular migration effects national
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1. Executive Summary We have decided to select Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) as our choice. There are five sections in this essay. The first section is to inform you the key elements in the paper. The second section will address the most important issue confronting the firm. Section three is external analysis. In this section, the external environmental analysis will be discussed. The fourth section is internal analysis. The same with section three, we will make our analysis of internal environment
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Aviles 12-12-04 “A Comparative Analysis Between the Countries of Cuba and Ireland” In beginning this project I was asked to select two nations and compare them on the basis of Economic Development, Social Development, Human Rights, Globalization, and roles the play within the United Nations World Organization. I have chosen two countries that I have a connection to. I choose the native country of my step-father, the country of Cuba. I have known him for a period of about twelve years.
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The Diamond model of Michael Porter for the Competitive Advantage of Nations offers a model that can help understand the competitive position of a nation in global competition. This model can also be used for other major geographic regions. Traditionally, economic theory mentions the following factors for comparative advantage for regions or countries: A. Land B. Location C. Natural resources (minerals, energy) D. Labor, and E. Local population size. Because these factor endowments can hardly
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[Que : 1] Define : Globalization Ans : from a strategic management point of view, organizations that are either seeking a global presence or maintaining and developing one have the necessary command of the volume and quality of resources, expertise, capability and willingness in the first place. This appears very trite. However, it is essential to consider the case from this perspective initially. This is because top managers of organizations with a strong domestic presence and peripheral activities
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Riordan China Report Riordan China Report As a multinational organization, Riordan Manufacturing deals with multiple ethical issues involving corporate social responsibility (CSR). There are a number of serious social issues which affect developing countries as well as large countries such as China and the United States. These issues include the degradation of the environment, collapse of the global financial system, the abuse of human rights, and the improper use of child labor. There
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Apple Computer, Inc. is a well-known designer and retailer of computer hardware, software and electronic entertainment devices. Apple began as a small personal computer manufacturing firm in 1976 with a vision to build computers that could be purchased by anyone. The company has now grown into one of the most powerful technology companies in existence. The path that led to the creation of a brand like Apple is a true testament to the level of innovation and the cultivation of customer focused
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