“Corporate and Organisational Culture”
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An eleven page paper which considers the concepts of organisational and corporate culture and the extent to which they affect the success or failure of business enterprises. The writer looks at examples of companies from Japan, the USA and the Caribbean and assesses how far the influences of corporate and national culture were an important factor in their operation. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLcorpcult.wps
Paper Title: “Corporate and Organisational Culture”

“English to English” Translation
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A 3 page paper rewording a memo from an American manager to Hong Kong employees of the same company. The memo needing translation from “English to English” is, “I wanted to welcome you ASAP to our little family here in the States. It’s high time we shook hands in person and not just across the sea. I’m pleased as punch about getting to know you all, and I for one will do my level best to sell you on America.” The paper provides better word choice and rationale for selection. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSbusComEmail.rtf
Paper Title: “English to English” Translation

“Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”: A Review of the Sociological Concerns Presented by Eric Schlosser
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A 6 page review of Schlosser’s contention of how the fast food industry has impacted societal norms, social class, globalization, minorities, subcultures and social stratification to effect social and cultural change. This paper identifies the three major themes of this book and elucidates on the fast food industry’s impact to culture in the U.S. and abroad. No additional sources are listed.
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Paper Title: “Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”: A Review of the Sociological Concerns Presented by Eric Schlosser

“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning globalization in Thomas L. Friedman’s book “The Lexus and the Olive Tree.” No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman

“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 6 page examination of Thomas L. Friedman’s “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” as it concerns globalization and the Post-cold War era. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlexus.rtf
Paper Title: “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman

“The transfer of technology”
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A seven page paper which looks at the definition of technology, the way it is transferred from one nation to another especially with respect to developing countries, the economic and cultural impact which such transfer may have and the ways in which strategies can be employed to improve sustainability. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLTrans.rtf
Paper Title: “The transfer of technology”

"Around the World in 80 Days" as a Guide to 19th Century Globalization
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This 9 page paper discusses the idea that Jules Verne's book, 'Around the World in 80 Days,' is a guide to 19th century globalization. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVJVerne.rtf
Paper Title: "Around the World in 80 Days" as a Guide to 19th Century Globalization

"Going Global:" China as an Expansion Site
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A 7 page paper providing country information, market screening and rationale for exporting cosmetics to China. Chinese women are not known for being particularly interested in "makeup" as it refers to color items, eye enhancement and producing illusions, but they always have been greatly interested in skin care. As greater numbers of Chinese women gain access to increased discretionary income, many indulge in cosmetics when they do not indulge in anything else. Overall retail sales increased 12% November 2004 to November 2005; cosmetic sales increased 19.4% during the same period. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSintlBizChina.rtf
Paper Title: "Going Global:" China as an Expansion Site

"The Lexus and the Olive Tree"/Globalization
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A 5 page review and analysis of author Thomas Friedman's view of globalization as represented in his book "The Lexus and the Olive Tree." The writer argues that Friedman's analysis is too simplistic to accurately represent globalization. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlextre.wps
Paper Title: "The Lexus and the Olive Tree"/Globalization

10 Drivers for the Development of Manufacturing Industries in Small Economies
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This 3 page paper outlines 10 different drivers that will impact on the development of manufacturing industries in a small economy. Drivers considered include, income and disposable income, exchange rates, interest rates, liquidity in the credit markets, consumer confidence, employment levels, technology and supporting or complimentary industries. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TE10drive.rtf
Paper Title: 10 Drivers for the Development of Manufacturing Industries in Small Economies