Abstract Recent studies have lent support to the idea that cultural variables such as powerdistance can influence management practices‚ and results found are in accordance withexpectations derived from cultural frameworks such as wasproposed by Hofstede’s (1980) and Kluckhohnand Strodtbeck’s (1961). Building on the concept of power distance as moderator of theparticipation/organizational outcome relationship‚ the current study investigates the impact ofpower distance on the orientation on employee
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The English language English is one of the most important languages in the world. It can even be regarded as the single most important language. Though other languages are important too‚ they are not the same as the English language is. English is important because it is probably the only language that truly links the whole world together. If not for English‚ the whole world may not be as united as it is today. The other languages may be important for their local values and culture.Considering
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Introduction: Cultural Background Essay This paper compares the Philippines and the United States in multiple areas such as norms‚ values‚ beliefs‚ religion‚ economics‚ etc. The United States and the Philippines‚ compared from a sociological perspective‚ reveal fascinating similarities and differences. While English and Spanish are the most common languages in the U.S.‚ Filipino and English are spoken in the Philippines along with eight major dialects. Filipino was declared the official
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My cultural background includes Jamaica. Jamaica is located in the Caribbean and is part of North America. On average‚ the temperature is between 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights are colder than the days‚ and the mountain areas are colder than the lower land throughout the year. One of the colder mountain areas is the Blue Mountain Range since it is the tallest mountain on the island. When it rains in Jamaica‚ it rains for short periods of time‚ and the rainfall is light. People in Jamaica wear
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Project-English English Project Presented by: Date: May 10‚ 2012 Index 1. Presentation Page 2. Index 3. Introduction 4. Origin of English Language 5. Origin of the English Language 6. Origin of the English Language 7. How did the English Language spread around the world? & English as a major business communication around the world. } 8. Conclusion Introduction The English Language has been spoken for many years‚ in this project I will talk about
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A Detailed Lesson Plan in English (Reading) I. Objectives At the end of the lesson‚ the pupils are expected to: a. State the sequence of the story b. Identify the different seasons describe c. Appreciate the story read II. Subject Matter Topic: The Tiny Seed Reference: Reading Network‚ pages 103- 108 Author: Delia Hamoy Soroy Materials: Charts‚ pictures III. Procedure A. Preparation Teacher’s Activities Pupils’ Activities 1. Energizer I have here a song entitled “ Minicar “. I’ll sing
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University‚ where you need to speak in English fluently is difficult for me. It is easy for you because your first language is English and you come from UK‚ while my first language is Malay as I come from Malaysia. My language skills are not sufficient to embark on a university degree. A: There’s no need to worry about that. This university will consider you pre-sessional courses. These can last for 3 weeks to an academic year. So this would help you on your language skills. B: That’s great‚ but not
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The English Language Everyone has a different interpretation of the word‚ “invention”. However the word is simply defined as; a new device‚ method of process developed from study and experimentation. An invention is just a mental fabrication; it’s a falsehood (Dictionary.com 2013).1 Although in the essays‚ “Why I write” by Joan Didion‚ “Life in a new Language” by Eva Hoffman‚ and “Basmati Rice: An Essay about Words” by Audrey Thomas‚ each author has their own view on the English language‚ how
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English as a Global Language The phenomenal rise in use of English has mainly taken place over the last two decades. English has reached high status world-wide because of several factors; as the mother tongue of millions of people all over the world‚ as the language that millions of children learn at school and the language that is used in international relations‚ for global communication and as the major media language. The importance of a global language has become major‚ in some contexts
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Dealing with unsatisfactory service. 20. Finding your way around. 21. Dealing with the climate. 22. Dealing with people staring at you. 23. Going to coffee shops/ food stalls/restaurants/fast food outlets. 24. Understanding the local accent/ language. 25. Living away from family members overseas/independently from your parents. 26. Adapting to local etiquette. 27. Getting used to the population density. 28. Relating to older people. 29. Dealing with people of higher status. 30. Understanding
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