Management Research Question How does operating in highly corrupt countries impact Shell's approach to operating ethically and with corporate social responsibility? Candidate Name: Lucas Pontes IB Candidate Number: 000416 - 0070 School Name: International School of The Hague Advisor: Jane Austin Date Submitted: 11 February 2014 Word Count: 3863 Abstract’s Word Count: 223 Abstract This essay is aimed at answering the question ‘How does operating in highly corrupt countries impact Shell's
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ASSESSING METHANOL PRODUCTION IN CHINA FOR METHANEX by Gabriel Wong Bachelor in Business Administration, Simon Fraser University, 2000 PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION In the Faculty of Business Administration © Gabriel Wong, 2010 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY Summer 2010 All rights reserved. This work may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by photocopy or other means, without permission of the author
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Conceptual culture models; 3 – Culture shock and expatriate adjustment; 4 – Motivation; 5 – Decision making; 6 – Ethics. Textbook: Chapter 2 (Culture & International Management), 7 (Motivation), 9 (Decision Making) Cases: (1) Foundering Expatriate; (2) Black & Decker Readings: “The silent language in overseas business”; “Right ways to manage expats”; “Value in tension: Ethics away from home” What is Culture? 1. What is the definition of culture? Acquired knowledge people use to interpret
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Krishna Biswas (GpB) Lecturer Dept. Of Marketing & International Business NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The most pleasant part of submitting the report is to get the opportunity of completing and learning from it. We would like to thank those
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The term used by the World Bank and other international organizations to supersede the term GNP. Gross national product (GNP) GDP plus income from non-resident sources abroad Group of 20 (G-20) The group of 19 major countries plus the European Union (EU) whose leaders meet on a biannual basis to solve global economic problems. International business (IB) (1) A business (or firm) that engages in international (crossborder) economic activities and/or (2)
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the institute of cost accountants of india(ICAI) (A Statutory body under an act of parliament) SYLLABUS 2012 STRUCTURE & contents Evaluation Synthesis ANALYSIS ANALYSIS APPLICATION APPLICATION COMPREHENSION COMPREHENSION COMPREHENSION KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE LEVEL A LEVEL B LEVEL C FOUNDATION COURSE - Syllabus 2012 the institute of cost accountants of india(ICAI) (A Statutory body under an act of parliament)
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Chapter 2 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Chapter Outline Introduction Business Ethics and Social Responsibility The Role of Ethics in Business Recognizing Ethical Issues in Business Improving Ethical Behaviour in Business The Nature of Social Responsibility Social Responsibility Issues Objectives After reading this chapter, you will be able to: • Define business ethics and examine its importance. • Detect some of the ethical issues that may arise in business. • Specify how businesses
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[pic] THAILAND [pic] Ana Sofia Da Silva Justo Pedro Renato Da Costa Faria Joao Miguel De Carvalho Iglésias Killian Belleil Introduction Recognized as one of the most beautiful country in the world, Thailand attracts both tourists and foreign investors. Its landscape, history, culture and hospitality of Thais make this country very attractive. That’s why we call Thailand : « The Land of Smiles ». Of many reasons foreign investors
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CHAPTER 1 The Nature of Strategic Management True/False Introduction 1. The underpinnings of strategic management hinge on managers gaining an understanding of competitors, markets, prices, suppliers, distributors, governments, creditors, shareholders and customers worldwide. Ans: T Page: 4 2. Although the Internet has increased in popularity, it has actually led to increases in company expenses. Ans: F Page 4 3. Consumer e-commerce is
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