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Introduction ------------------------------------------------- “If you must play, decide upon three things at the start: The rules of the game, the stakes and the quitting time.” That’s a Chinese proverb and it shows that games are important in the Asian culture. Gambling is very popular in Asia, if we talk in more detail this phenomenon Macau is undoubtedly the most striking example. In fact, casinos have become really important that the Chinese government decided to reserve the exclusive

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work with Danone and, in turn, the company can look for those partners who are willing to work in a collaborative way towards long-term goals. One of these goals is sustainability in all its many forms. Danone looks at its packaging needs over a five-year time horizon to determine its global packaging strategy, which breaks down into specific priorities for the food and beverage markets. ‘In the beverage sector, there are real challenges, and among our priorities the absolute number one is improving

How could you love a lying, cheating scumbag? Makayla : I thought we had something. Who are these little bimbos? Monique : Whoever they were, they’re dumb little skanks. Makayla : I think this is just his was of breaking up with me. I mean, 9 girls? Who can hook up with that many girls in one night? Even if they are bimbos. Monique : I just think he’s a jerk. 9 girls, that’s low. The girls are probably just jealous of you anyway. Makayla : Jealous of what? My lying, dumb-ass ex-boyfriend

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What are the do’s and taboos for doing business or working in a specific country: ethics and etiquette? You are required to choose a country, in the area that has been attributed to your team (here under). You have to share the work between the different members of your group, so that, in the meantime, you can prepare individually for a small presentation during session 9 (15 min per group) and answer the questions here under. At the beginning of session 9, I will grant you 30 minutes for

multinational companies to achieve competitive advantage in global markets. The 2 articles bring teaching methods on the conditions of application and of transferability of these practices. Today, for many strategic or marketing reasons, companies are internationalizing their activity. Moreover, during the last decades, companies have been dealing with an increasingly competitive environment. Factors facilitating the globalisation, such as the liberalization of international trade, the international

report of the OECD deals with the future advances of biotechnologies in the field of health, not only for the “Big Pharma” but also for the biotech companies and governments. The public policies are challenged by new strategies, linked to the developments of existent products of biotechnology, which are increasingly based on public-private partnerships. It is essential to analyze the interface between the public and the private in future public policies. These ones have to stimulate at the same time:

You just found out that your mother is sick. You go to work, and an American co-worker asks you, “How are you?” What do you say? a) “Not good.” b) “Fine, how are you?” c) “I’m not doing too well—I just found out that my mother is sick.” 2. An American has invited you to their house for dinner. Should you bring anything? a) Yes. b) No. c) Only if they ask. 3. Two of your co-workers are talking, and you have to ask one of them a question about a project you’re working on. What should you