1. Does Globalization affect cultural homogenization? 2. Globalization and culture 1. McDonaldization 2. Glocalization (McDonalds & Coca-Cola) i. Useful for Marketing Purposes – helps companies evaluate their marketing strategies ii. We are all from different cultural backgrounds; it is interesting to see how marketing differs to all backgrounds. 3. References 1. Wang‚ Y. (2007) Globalization Enhances Cultural Identity. Intercultural Communication Studies‚ XVI (1):
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Standardised Testing Name: Institution: Abstract This paper explores two published books that touched on pros and cons of standardized testing in schools. Popham‚ (2001) and Sacks‚ (1999) suggest that through pros a student will have to pass certain tests to determine that he or she has acquired proficiency in various fields of study. According to the two authors‚ in cons the students who have mastery of the content‚ don’t show in the test; it mostly promotes teachers to teach tests and evaluate
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time periods. The two stories both have their pros and cons of the society that is being portrayed in the text. The pros of the societies in the stories are found more in “The Voter” than in “Tribal Scars”. This mainly has to do with the fact that the society in Achebe’s story was based in a more recent time which allowed for the society to be more far and democratic and this would be the most noticeable pro throughout the stories. Another pro for “The Voter” would be that almost all of the
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Pros and Cons of Economic Growth Fostering economic growth remains at the heart of any national government’s agenda. As such‚ governments have embraced numerous strategies aimed at promoting economic growth‚ such as forging alliances‚ signing business treaties‚ and becoming members to business alliances. Economic growth refers to an increase in a country’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or the value of the country’s national expenditure or output. While increasing economic growth has several
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Exercise 2‚ page 27 a. I think women are better listeners than men. | Pro (yes‚ for‚ good) | Con (no‚ against‚ bad) | 1. Women are nurturing by nature. | 1. Tend to get too emotional. | 2. Like to listen and be supportive. | 2. Don’t see a problem in sharing your personal issues with others. | 3. Care to know all details and facts‚ no matter how long it takes. | 3. Will tend to feel they know it all. | 4. Will give advice based on personal experiences. | 4. Can often talk endlessly
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Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty Pros 1. The Death Penalty allows families that have been suffering some closure. 2. Helps lessen the problem of overpopulated prisons. 3. Provides a deterrent for inmates already on Death Row. 4. Justice is better served. 5. Prisoner parole or escapes allows for another chance to kill. 6. Give a chance to prosecutors in bargaining in the plea bargain process. In the state of California there are too many liberals that make rules
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The Pros and Cons Edit 0 6… Pros : - More foreign goods. In Canada‚ with economic globalization‚ we are able to eat fresh fruits and vegetables in winter. Make lives easier for us. - With the trade happening around the world‚ there is more diversity. While we are in Canada‚ we can go out and eat Chinese‚ Thai‚ Greek foods‚ and watch US’s movie. - Helping developing countries. Transnational corporations setup in developing countries offering jobs for the people in developing countries‚ help
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part requires a non-recoverable investment in specialized assets. The most efficient suppliers are located in countries with currencies that many foreign exchange analysts expect to appreciate substantially over the next decade. What are the pros and cons of (a) manufacturing the component in-house‚ and (b) outsourcing manufacture to an independent supplier? Which option would you recommend? Why? At the outset‚ it is a vital concern in several international businesses or firm to determine in which
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Reality shows is a genre of television show that screens unscripted dramatic or funny situations‚ reenacting true stories. These shows are usually acted out by normal people instead of professional actors. Hence‚ this essay will explain the pros and cons of reality shows and why they are so popular. Firstly‚ reality shows are really fascinating. By watching how the actors speak and behave in unexpected situations‚ the audience would be able to reiterate them and get out of awkward situations.
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ENC 1011 Birth Control in American Society The Pros and Cons “On May 9‚ 1960‚ the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the marketing of the first birth control pill in the United States.” The battle over birth control waged on long before F.D.A’s approval. Since its creation‚ arguments both pro and anti birth control have been immense. From religious beliefs to freedom of choice‚ both sides still have yet to find a middle ground on this matter. Whether negative or positive‚ birth control
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