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similar financial situation. So we can assume in a first place that the economic indicators won’t be very different from one country to another. But a closer look will show us that three years after the financial crisis of 2007, the Italian financial situation is not the same as the French one. Are the economic differences between France and Italy a threat or an opportunity to a company that want to develop an activity of exportation from France to Italy ? In a first part we will see the indicators relative

CROSS CULTURAL NEGOTIATIONS FINAL GROUP PROJECT: NEGOTIATIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS 1. Introduction The concept of culture is something really difficult to be well-defined. There is an endless number of definitions and the complexity involved is something important. Trying to reach a traditional definition, culture would be a “knowledge acquired by transmission between individuals in different social groups (Camilleri, 1985). It is definitely something really soft. The core elements of a culture

Accommodation and the cost of living are cheaper in poor countries. In France, the country the most visited in the world, the average price for a hotel room is 90EUR (\150,000) whereas in Morocco it is 30EUR (\48,000). According to a 2009 report of the Department of Health and Human Services the cost of living in poor countries is twice inferior to rich countries. My second point is the development, in particular the economic development of the country visited. Nowadays, tourism is an important sector

may worry about his own future, without his son to take care of him in his later years. American and Indian societies are poles apart and Jagan fears Mali will be an outcast (=a misfit) and won’t be happy in America. THE TEXT The story is set in a small town in India. The three main characters are an elderly shopkeeper, Jagan, his cousin, a college teacher, and Mali, Jagan’s son, a twenty-year-old arts student who is mentioned in the text but not actually present. At the beginning of the text

allocating, and effectively utilising human resources in a multinational corporation. If the MNC is simply exporting its products, with only a few small offices in foreign locations, then the task of the international HR manager is relatively simple. However, in global firms human resource managers must achieve two somewhat conflicting strategic objectives. First, they must integrate human resource policies and practices across a number of subsidiaries in different countries so that overall corporate objectives

Essay on Cultural Differences In writing this essay I will attempt to identify cultural differences which I will probably face during my studies abroad. I have chosen to speak about Japan because that country, which has nothing in common with Western countries and even some other Asian countries, is very fascinating. It is a country of mystery and exoticism. So what are these differences which I will be undergoing and which may affect my future stay in Japan ? Firstly, I will explain

social system of production, exchange, distribution and consumption of goods and services of a country or other areas. Nowadays, the concept of free market is the tool which allowed such a real development of the international trade. It allows people rather than the State to take most of the decisions related to economic activities and transactions. It is one of the main goal of the theory of Liberalism. In economy, this theory is based on the belief that there is a strong line between politics and

application of the policy of Containment in Southeast Asia between 1954 and 1975 Containment was a United States policy which involved military and economic strategies to prevent the spread of communism. This was due to the US’ fear of the domino theory, who suggested that if a country becomes communist, the countries around would have a greater risk of becoming communist too. The policy had already been applied in Korea to prevent North Korea from invading South Korea. In Vietnam, the situation was already

The "american way of life" influence in Europe and in France Intro : The american way of life can be defined as an american idea which wants to respect several principles of the declaration of independence like life, freedom and happiness. But, it can also refer to people lifestyle in their everyday life. Actually, to go further, it's now related to "the american dream" and the "american exceptionalism" which puts the USA at the top of the world, as if they were different and unique. This

strong financial position. Also, you will need to have the full commitment of the members of your management team, which will depend on their in-depth knowledge of the time, effort, and resources that the company needs. Then you can develop the plans, capacity, and systems for your business to launch its program to enter a foreign market confidently. In add, remember that analysis and understanding of the market you want to enter is vital. PLEST analysis are widely recommended to provide you with