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  • Creating Value for Shareholders in a Globalizing World

    Creating Value for Shareholders in a Globalizing World

    Abstract Creating Value for shareholders in a globalizing World Value has been described as anything that satisfies the needs and requirements of organizational stakeholders. The organization can only satisfy its shareholders by developing strategies that will maximize the value of the firm over its life-span. The strategies that an organization must use to create value for its shareholders have change due to the globalization of the marketplace and the introduction of foreign competition. Creating value

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    Submitted: December 1, 2009 By: Mike
  • Haitian Culture: Impact on Nursing Care

    Haitian Culture: Impact on Nursing Care

    Haitian Culture: Impact on Nursing Care The Republic of Haiti is in the western part of the island of Hispaniola in the West Indies. It is densely populated and has the lowest per capita income in the western hemisphere (Kemp, 2001). The population of more than seven million is made up of mostly descendents of African slaves brought to the West Indies by French colonists. The horrible conditions in Haiti, such as crushing poverty, unemployment

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    Submitted: December 2, 2009 By: Janna
  • China Cultural Revolution

    China Cultural Revolution

    The Cultural Revolution was a movement in China during1966-1976. This revolution was a power struggle within the Communist Party of China. This struggle grew to include large portions of Chinese society, which eventually brought the People's Republic of China to the brink of civil war. The revolution was launched by Mao Zedong, the Chairman of the Communist Party of China, in order to regain control after the Great Leap Forward. During the Great Leap Forward

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    Essay Length: 568 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 2, 2009 By: Yan
  • Cultural Genocide of the Aborigines

    Cultural Genocide of the Aborigines

    "Cultural Genocide of the Aborigines" In the 1800s, the aboriginal tribes of Austrailia's population was estimated around 0,000. There were hundreds of languages, religions, and traditions, which vaired greatly among different tribes. In 1788, British colonization of Australia began in Sydney. The most immediate effect of the British settling in Australia was the spread of new diseases. The Aboriginal tribes had not been exposed to various types of diseases that the British brought with them,

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    Submitted: December 2, 2009 By: Mike
  • The Maasai Cultural Breakdown Paper

    The Maasai Cultural Breakdown Paper

    The Maasai Cultural Breakdown Paper “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people” Proverbs 14:34. This is a quote from a web site (http://www.peopleteams.org/maasai/culture.htm), that defines parallels to the culture of the Maasai. The Maasai Culture is from Southern Kenya. The culture is very family based, with many families being quite large. The Maasai own a total land area of 160,000 kilometers ( http://maasai-infoline.org/TheMaasaipeople.html ). Some of the physical characteristics

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    Submitted: December 3, 2009 By: Anna
  • Cultural Context in View from a Bridge by Arthur Miller

    Cultural Context in View from a Bridge by Arthur Miller

    Examine how cultural context is established in two of the texts on your comparative course When examining the topic of cultural context, one must become immersed in the world of the texts under discussion. The historical and geographical setting of a work creates a world that the characters can credibly inhabit. They are influenced and shaped by the customs, moral values and social structures of that society. The cultural environment created offers the reader a

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    Submitted: December 3, 2009 By: Janna
  • The Culture Jamming Phenomenon

    The Culture Jamming Phenomenon

    Culture jamming is the art of using mass media to state an opinion against pop culture. Culture jamming is legitimate, but the use of it by amateur revolutionaries has made it a thing to be frowned upon. Modern culture jammers hold a blind eye to the fact that they themselves are becoming a noticed social group. Culture jamming can be legal if used in a proper and organized fashion. For example, in the late 90’s

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    Submitted: December 4, 2009 By: Mike
  • Culture and Oppresion

    Culture and Oppresion

    From chapter three passage to racism I read about race relations relative to specific periods in American history. The first readings pertained to Native Americans and how they were enslaved due to their barbarous natures. I also read on how treaty after treaty was broken, and how Indian land was taken and how Native Americans were simply pushed west. African slavery was then talked about. I couldn’t believe Africans were made slaves simply by their

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    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: Yan
  • The Clash of Civilizations

    The Clash of Civilizations

    “The Clash of Civilizations” Samuel Huntington defines a civilization by stating that it is a cultural entity. He feels that villages, regions, ethnic groups, nationalities and religious groups all have distinct cultures at different levels of cultural heterogeneity. Even though cultures may be separated by different parts of a village, both may share culture commonalities that separate them from other cultures. Examples include: European communities share cultural features that distinguish them from Arab or Chinese

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    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: Kevin
  • How Does Shouldice offer a Superior Value Proposition Relative to Its Customers, Remain Successful, and Balance Low Cost with High Quality?

    How Does Shouldice offer a Superior Value Proposition Relative to Its Customers, Remain Successful, and Balance Low Cost with High Quality?

    How does Shouldice offer a superior value proposition relative to its customers, remain successful, and balance low cost with high quality? Data Summary Benefits purchased by the consumer: Shouldice Value Proposition • Early ambulation following surgery o Use of local anesthetic o Nature of procedure • Design of facility o 130 acres o 17,000 square feet o 89 beds • Dr. Casim Degani, internationally recognized authority • Specialized procedure • Patients administered anesthetic in operating

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    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: Anna
  • Present Career, Career Interest and the Value of a College Education

    Present Career, Career Interest and the Value of a College Education

    Running head: APA writing style and mechanics Present Career, Career Interest and the Value of a College Education Present Career, Career Interest and the value of a college education My present career bores me to no end. Just something I fell into when I went to make a Sprint payment. Next thing I knew I was in class learning how to read resisters. My interests are more adventurous. Id rather be in Africa helping the

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    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: Tasha
  • The Value of Organizational Values

    The Value of Organizational Values

    The Value of Organizational Values What's the value in values? Organizational values define the acceptable standards which govern the behaviour of individuals within the organization. Without such values, individuals will pursue behaviours that are in line with their own individual value systems, which may lead to behaviours that the organization doesn't wish to encourage. In a smaller, co-located organization, the behaviour of individuals is much more visible than in larger, disparate ones. In these smaller

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Personal Perspective Paper - the Value of Resource

    Personal Perspective Paper - the Value of Resource

    Personal Perspective Paper Shameika Love-King University of Phoenix June 12, 2006 Personal Perspective Paper The University of Phoenix’s masters of business administration program provides the students with knowledge and practice on solving business problems. The school has designed a system for their students to develop the necessary skills to become today’s successful business managers. They provide valuable tools and methods that will assist in the learning process. These tools and methods includes: rEsouce, Learning

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • The Good Earth in Relation to Food and Culture

    The Good Earth in Relation to Food and Culture

    The following in a report on the themes and action of The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck as it relates to food and culture. This novel tells the story of Wang Lung. He is a man who rises from being a poor farmer to a very wealthy man because of his faith in the good earth. In the beginning of the story Wang Lung tries to see as little water as possible because

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: Vika
  • Canadian Culture: The Northern Mosaic

    Canadian Culture: The Northern Mosaic

    Canadian Culture: The Northern Mosaic Canada is one of two countries located in North America and is the second largest country in the world. It is situated just north of the United States and constitutes the northern part of the country, excluding Alaska. Over the years Canada’s culture has been influenced by European culture and traditions, mainly that of the French and British. Canadian culture has also been influenced by the countries’ first people, the

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: Artur
  • Medical Anthropology - What Do You Think Is the Value of Studying Medical Anthropology?

    Medical Anthropology - What Do You Think Is the Value of Studying Medical Anthropology?

    Allie Kornbluth Anth2069 Prof. Berg Second Exam Medical Anthropology What do you think is the value of studying medical anthropology? The study of medical anthropology is an asset for the betterment of society. In today’s world, the influence of Western ideologies has almost touched every part of the globe. Culture takes it shape in many forms. Although it is learned through interacting with others, culture should not be judged according to another’s standards. With that

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    Submitted: December 6, 2009 By: Mike
  • Cultural Misconceptions

    Cultural Misconceptions

    Thomas Lane English 1001 3/5/07 Cultural misconceptions Many cultures are often misunderstood by the rest of society. This lack of understanding by society at large of specific cultures often leads to misconceptions about a given society. These generalizations apply to all types of cultures and they also apply to societies understanding of the Hyphy movement. The Hyphy movement is a culture with many aspects yet there are many misunderstandings regarding this culture that have been

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    Submitted: December 7, 2009 By: July
  • The Culture Challenges of Doing Business Overseas

    The Culture Challenges of Doing Business Overseas

    University of Phoenix MBA 501 David Francom September 17, 2007 Introduction A major challenge of doing business internationally is to adapt effectively to different culture. Such adaptation requires an understanding of cultural diversity, perceptions, stereotypes, and values (Hodgett &Luthans, 2006). Doing business overseas has its challenges as well as it rewards. This paper will analyze some of the challenges and rewards in doing business overseas. I will also discuss some of the major differences and

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    Essay Length: 802 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 7, 2009 By: regina
  • Value of Resources

    Value of Resources

    Running head: PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE PAPER Personal Perspective Paper University of Phoenix Personal Perspective Paper The University of Phoenix distributes a complete collection of learning tools, knowledge and form for students to access in order to help them with completion of the Master of Business Administration program. The University of Phoenix assortment of online resources include the rEsource site; the Learning Team Toolkit, which is the students' "gateway to materials that will help achieve greater professional

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    Submitted: December 7, 2009 By: Jack
  • Cultural Changes Inside Worldwide Telecommunications, Inc

    Cultural Changes Inside Worldwide Telecommunications, Inc

    Cultural Changes inside Worldwide Telecommunications, Inc. Today, the merging of computers with telecommunications technology has been a major contributor to globalization because modern technological advancements have made instant communication possible. People take it for granted that they can pick up a phone and connect to someone else halfway around the world instantly, hearing them as clearly as neighbor next door. Technological trends are breaking down international barriers daily, and these trade links make contact with

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    Submitted: December 7, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Culture Aspects of Business Negotiation: American Culture Vs Japanese Culture

    Culture Aspects of Business Negotiation: American Culture Vs Japanese Culture

    Business Negotiation Japan VS United StatesIntroduction: Undertaking any business requires a number of skills. These would normally involve negotiation which is defined as a voluntary process by which the involved parties could reach an agreement on common business matters (Cellich and Jain 2004). One of the main purposes of such a process is to enhance the elements of the business at hand; to gain a better deal than simply accepting or rejecting what the other

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    Submitted: December 8, 2009 By: Mike
  • Culture of Uganda

    Culture of Uganda

    The Culture of Uganda The Republic of Uganda, located in the heart of Africa, is known as one of the friendliest African countries. It is located in East Africa, surrounded by Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania (Wikipedia, 2006). Uganda was established in 1914 with help from the United Kingdom; however, in 1962 Uganda became an independent nation. Currently, Uganda is ruled by President Yoweri Museveni, who has been the President of

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    Submitted: December 8, 2009 By: Vika
  • Time Value of Money

    Time Value of Money

    TIME VALUE OF MONEY Interest rates, compounding and future value (Book IM Pandey) Before making any investment decision, one of the key elements you face is working out the real rate of return on your investment. Simple interest is interest on the principle amount while compound interest is when your principle and any earned interest earned interest. The interest rate is applied to the original principle and any accumulated interest. Compound interest is critical to

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    Submitted: December 8, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Personal Values and the Market

    Personal Values and the Market

    Business is a game, which requires and demands both special strategy and an understanding special ethics. It gives main part to the profit but in the same way the ethics also plays a very important role in business because without ladder we cannot reach the high building like that without ethical thinking business cannot be done. Private morality is a respect for truth and that the closer a businessman comes to the truth he deserves

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    Submitted: December 8, 2009 By: regina
  • Popular Culture and Sexual Identity

    Popular Culture and Sexual Identity

    For some time now, the media has played a significant part in the views of how sexual identity is displayed. Traditional male was displayed as the strong rugged type and the traditional female a weak homemaker or sex symbol. In poplar culture, these views have changed. The feminine revolution of the 60’s and 70’s, have changed the way the roles of women are displayed. The homosexual revolution of the 80’s, 90’s have enabled Gays

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    Submitted: December 8, 2009 By: Mikki

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