will be comfortable. Time. Monochronic cultures tend to value precise scheduling and doing one thing at a time; in polychronic cultures‚ in contrast‚ promptness is valued less‚ and multiple tasks may be performed simultaneously. US and most European countries are monochromic. Etiquette. Some cultures have more rigid procedures than others. In some countries‚ for example‚ there are explicit standards as to how a gift should be presented. In some cultures‚ gifts should be presented in private to
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Myths about doing business in China Directed learning: Text 3 1. What is meant by face? Face is about mutual respect and behaviour towards favours and promises. It is about trust and personal relationships. In order to retain face you have to meet your obligations. 2. What are the difference between Guanxi and the western notion of networking? Western networking is working and doing business with acquaintance’s and no need to build personal relationships‚ they can bind their mutual trust
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Debate the ethics of doing business in countries with totalitarian governments on the Discussion Board. Comment on opposing arguments‚ looking for holes and inconsistencies. Attempt to answer any arguments that are presented against your side of the argument. "In its 2006 country report on North Korea‚ Freedom House stated that‚ "North Korea is a totalitarian dictatorship and one of the most restrictive countries in the world." (Wikipedia‚ The Free Encyclopedia‚ 2007). Totalitarian government
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For small- and medium-sized businesses‚ digital communication with data‚ voice‚ and video is critical to performing day-to-day business functions. Consequently‚ a properly designed LAN is a fundamental requirement for doing business. Cisco 3-Layer Hierarchical Model Core - The core layer of the hierarchical design is the high-speed backbone of the internetwork. The core layer is critical for interconnectivity between distribution layer devices‚ so it is important for the core to be highly
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Executive Summary The Chinese have a vast web of traditions‚ customs and networks that shape their business culture. It is important to learn and understand these critical components for doing business in China. It can be a confusing and fascinating experience for a westerner unfamiliar with Chinese customs and history. To learn the Chinese culture and history is to learn ancient Asian history. It is important that you do so. Confucianism and history play a major part in Chinese society and business
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today’s world grows ever faster‚ we seem forever on the go. With so much to do and so little time to do it in‚ how are we to cope? Some people prefer to follow their personal thought‚ even if it is alternatively all the time. As far as I am concerned‚ having a carefully plan is considered the most efficient method. To begin with‚ having a plan enable you realize the clear goal. Well begun is half done‚ as the saying goes. If you know your ambitious‚ you would motivate yourself to learn more.
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1. How would you describe your spiritual well-being? I would describe my spiritual well-being as having peace‚ meaning‚ and purpose in my life. I feel that as an active Catholic‚ my life is here to assist others. As I assist others‚ my spirit is lifted and I feel good. The strong faith in my life has assisted me to become a better person. I am able to love others fully‚ even when they are cranky patients. I just put myself in their shoes and think about their situation. As a person‚ my spirit grows
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Social Responsibility CSR can be defined as the continuing commitment by businesses to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workplace as well as the community and society at large. Examples of CSR include environmental practices‚ philanthropy work‚ and ethical labor practices. Wells Fargo has identified nineteen key goals‚ some of which include environmental finance‚ community development‚ foreclosure prevention‚ supplier diversity‚ and community service. The
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There were 5300 employees that created fake accounts to get sales. It is said that Wells fargo is bank that is made based on trust and ethics. Mr. Stumpf says that it is impossible to do a perfect job with a company that employs hundreds of thousands. The senate banking committee members do not understand how more than five thousand could builk customers over the course of five years and if employees were doing this because it was a form compensation incentivized by the employers to engage in
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It depends on the perception of different individuals what is right or wrong. The first thing that comes to the mind when thinking about right and wrong is the very basic question as to how we decide what is right and what is wrong? Generally the answer is got from the societal laws or the prevalent practices or thought process. Even if the issue is resolved the fact remains that to do a wrong thing the ways and means that have to be adopted invariably start falling into the category of what
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