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  • Culture Shock

    Culture Shock

    “Culture Shock, the big drama of the year.” Inggita Kanyaka Pramayudyani - 12206060 Airplanes always cause some sort of fear to some people. Most are afraid of the mechanism of flying itself, knowing that if anything happens to the plane, your life would be in danger too. Some others, however, are afraid or anxious of what awaits them in the end of the flight. Airplanes are, in our current society, a prominent bridge between countries

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    Submitted: April 11, 2010 By: Victor
  • Pop Culture Inventory

    Pop Culture Inventory

    Pop Culture Inventory The pattern most identifiable for the artifacts in my inventory list is being modern and up to date with the latest fashions and trends as there is an influence with the style of clothing I wear the kind music I happen to be listening at the moment, what kind of music videos I am watching more and what types of media I am using to be able to listen or hear my

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    Submitted: April 12, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Culture Values and Ethics

    Culture Values and Ethics

    Culture Values and Ethics Shana S. Brown COM 525 Managerial Communications and Ethics Instructor: Jerry Barkley University of Phoenix-Charlotte Campus February 28, 2005 Cultural Values and Personal Ethics I will be discussing how I make decisions, based on my cultural values and personal ethics to interact with people of different cultural values and ethics in society and the workplace without conflict. According to Peters (2003), “Personal ethics have been defined as principles of good

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    Submitted: April 12, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Oversees

    Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Oversees

    Abstract Cultural challenges are a big part of life. When one decides to create an idea that is not centered in their normal environment, they will have some challenges that they will have to face. This could hinder some people from moving forward with their ideas or dreams. Cultural challenges happens in any environment that is not your own. This only mean that one must make sure that they are familiar with their surroundings and

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    Submitted: April 12, 2010 By: regina
  • The Egyptian Culture of Medicine

    The Egyptian Culture of Medicine

    Ancient Egyptians were said to be highly advanced society. Through their belief of preserving the body for the afterlife (mummification) they became masters of the human body, health, and healing (Bailey, 2002). Their findings have shaped what is commonly known today about the human anatomy. There was little separating mainstream practice and alternative medicine in ancient times: However, such is not true today in Egypt. Their healthcare system today is similar to that of the

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    Submitted: April 12, 2010 By: Steve
  • Comparing Cultures

    Comparing Cultures

    Abstract Culture is an important aspect of study in the world today. Culture defines who you are and where you are from. It is important to learn about the culture of different backgrounds, so you can understand why different people act the way they do. Intelligence is a major factor that is directly related to an individual’s culture and environment. Psychology also plays an important role in culture. Comparing and contrasting an American Culture from

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    Submitted: April 12, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • An Overview of Aging and Existing Cultural Differences

    An Overview of Aging and Existing Cultural Differences

    An Overview of Aging and Existing Cultural Differences Society predetermines a specific life course for each person of their community. Missing any stage of this course is detrimental to the development of the human life. But not all societies have these stages of life; ergo different cultures define stages differently. The stages of the life course are childhood, adolescence, adulthood, young adulthood and middle adulthood, old age and death. Society thinks of childhood as the

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    Submitted: April 12, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Honor and the American Dream: Culture and Identity in a Chicano Community

    Honor and the American Dream: Culture and Identity in a Chicano Community

    The book, Honor and the American Dream: Culture and Identity in a Chicano Community, and the film, Salt of the Earth, both relay to their audience, the pursuit of happiness within the Chicano community in which they live. These works aim to show how Mexican-American immigrants fight to keep both their honor and value systems alive in the United States of America, a country which is foreign to their traditions. The Mexican-Americans encountered in these

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    Submitted: April 13, 2010 By: Yan
  • Comparing Poems from Different Cultures

    Comparing Poems from Different Cultures

    Comparing Poems I am going to be talking about their methods that the poets use to explore the connection between people and the places in which they live in. The poems that I am comparing are Hurricane hits England and Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan. In Hurricane Hits England the techniques used are personification, she says “Talk to me oya” here referring to the hurricane as a person, she is doing this to try

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    Submitted: April 13, 2010 By: Artur
  • The Affects of Alienation on the Cultural Identity of Sibel and Cahit

    The Affects of Alienation on the Cultural Identity of Sibel and Cahit

    Alienation is a powerful feeling that changes the way a person sees them self and the world around them. Because of the amount of influence alienation has on a person, it has an affect on a person’s cultural identity. This was exemplified in Sibel and Cahit, in the movie, “Head On.” Alienation affected Sibel and Cahit’s Turkish identity because of their time away from Turkey. The combination of alienation and their time away from Turkey

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    Submitted: April 14, 2010 By: Anna
  • Consequences of Popular Culture

    Consequences of Popular Culture

    Consequences of Popular Culture A Consequence can be defined as, Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition. In this matter we are referring to the consequences of Pop Culture towards violence. Violence in general has one meaning, an act of aggression. We will be examining three types of violence in our culture, Domestic violence, Youth violence, and of course Gun violence. We feel that all three of these types of violence

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    Submitted: April 14, 2010 By: Top
  • West Indies Yacht Club: When Cultures Collide

    West Indies Yacht Club: When Cultures Collide

    Case Analysis: West Indies Yacht Club Resort: When Cultures Collide The British Virgin Islands (BVI’s) are made up of thirty-six islands, less than half of which are actually inhabited. Though the government of the British Virgin Islands has restricted development and growth, the vacation and tourism industry has ceased to develop into a profitable, yet highly competitive market. There are mainly five upscale hotels, one of which is the West Indies Yacht Club Resort (WIYCR).

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    Submitted: April 14, 2010 By: Steve
  • What Does Christianity Effect on Western Culture?

    What Does Christianity Effect on Western Culture?

    What Does Christianity Effect On Western Culture? Christianity, which religion includes the largest numbers of people in the world, is originated from East while lots of people think it is just a big part of western culture. Every phase of man’s life is touched by this religion, so much so that it has become part and parcel of Western culture. There is no doubt that Christianity influences Western Culture more than any other culture. It

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    Submitted: April 14, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Skateboarding as Pop Culture: The Mark of The Z-Boys

    Skateboarding as Pop Culture: The Mark of The Z-Boys

    Carlos Delcompare Shari Alvanas Composition 10/18/05 English Skateboarding as Pop culture: The Mark of the Z-Boys The sport of skateboarding has been around for many years. The sport has gone from the early nineteen-hundreds to modern day society. The sport went from just being a hobby to becoming one of the most popular sports of today. Throughout the years skateboarding has been significantly modified to suit the skaters of the day. Since skateboarding has been

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    Submitted: April 14, 2010 By: Mike
  • Successful Management of a Diverse Workforce

    Successful Management of a Diverse Workforce

    Successful Management of a Diverse Workforce Being successful at managing workforce diversity involves attracting and retaining the highest quality individuals in the talent pool. For managers it means learning how to manage human potential sensitively. It requires an ever-increasing awareness of how people from different backgrounds deal with authority, communication, overall business etiquette, and relate to their communities of affiliation. Successful management of workforce diversity is a process that takes place in many stages and

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    Submitted: April 15, 2010 By: Edward
  • How Did Japan, China, and Russia Differ in the Ways They Reacted to Western European Commercial and Cultural Contacts?

    How Did Japan, China, and Russia Differ in the Ways They Reacted to Western European Commercial and Cultural Contacts?

    First I will start with Japan and how they reacted to this new contact. Japan before these contacts really didn't had a totally different type of military technology. They use firearms but they were nothing compare to what they were introduce to. As far a trades went Japan was very open to trade, but they did monitor it very closely. One thing that did happen to come on the merchant ships that Japan didn't expect

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    Submitted: April 16, 2010 By: Artur
  • "at Its Best, Translation offers Us the Experience and Attitudes of Another Culture or Mentality". What Are the Limits and Advantages of Translation?

    "at Its Best, Translation offers Us the Experience and Attitudes of Another Culture or Mentality". What Are the Limits and Advantages of Translation?

    To answer the question above we first have to define what is actually meant by translation before we are able to think about the limits and advantages of translation. Translation can be described as an expression of a sense from one language to another as well as a transmission of a written or spoken language into another. Translation is since the beginning of human culture an important item of understanding between different countries. So the

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    Submitted: April 16, 2010 By: Max
  • Cultural Diversity in My Community

    Cultural Diversity in My Community

    Cultural Diversity in My Community Cindy Kirkland Cultural Diversity February 18, 2007 Chino a community being so diverse, there is not enough cultural awareness. Leaders in the community treat people friendly, because they either know them already or read their personalities. In a diverse community, it is essential that the members of that community be aware of other members in the community. Knowledge is power and people can learn a lot by just paying

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    Submitted: April 17, 2010 By: Top
  • The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas

    The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas

    Introduction A major challenge of doing business internationally is to adapt effectively to different cultures. Such adaptation requires an understanding of cultural diversity, perceptions, stereotypes, and values (Hodgetts & Luthans, 2006). Steve Kafka, an American of Czech origin and a franchisor for Chicago Style Pizza, has decided to expand his business into the Czech Republic. He knows it is a risky decision; when he became a franchisor, he had to overcome a lot of difficulties.

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    Submitted: April 17, 2010 By: Edward
  • Cross-Culture Communication & Management

    Cross-Culture Communication & Management

    1.0 Introduction The main objective of this report is to help the Ў§International Expansion TeamЎЁ of Digby to recognize the possible culture differences problem they may face while establishing their joint venture and operating business in Japan. Considering Ms. Ingrid Cremer, the project manager in charge of Japan market came from Germany, this report will give a clear comparison between Japan and GermanyЎ¦s business culture and recommend strategies for Digby to overcome the culture differences

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    Submitted: April 17, 2010 By: Janna
  • Greek and Roman Culture

    Greek and Roman Culture

    Greek and Roman culture, although similar, are very different and interesting. Since the Romans adopted culture from the Greeks, many traditions are the same. When the Romans conquered the Hellenistic cities, they became fascinated with the idea of a Greek style of doing things. All things Greek were now considered popular. This is how much of the Greek way of life made its way into the Roman society. The first part of culture that the

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    Submitted: April 18, 2010 By: Edward
  • Culture of an Organisation

    Culture of an Organisation

    The term Organisational culture is not readily defined. It is a loose term and has a different meaning in different situations. I understand the term as; the way an organisation is run. Take the word itself, organisation. Picture it as an organ in the body. Each one provides a different service, it works in different ways, has different shapes and structures, and needs different vitamins and minerals in order to be successful in doing its

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    Submitted: April 19, 2010 By: Mike
  • Assimilate the New Culture

    Assimilate the New Culture

    The Smolinski family in Bread Givers was a typical immigrant family who faced struggles during the assimilation process. By looking at Sara and her fatherЎЇs perspectives that there is a gap of cultural differences and generational differences separated between them, where most immigrantsЎЇ family faces. As a child of immigrant Sara was bound by her native culture, but she unlike her other sisters took the courage and effort by abandoning her own culture to assimilate

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    Submitted: April 19, 2010 By: Mike
  • Life and Death Displayed Through the Indian and Greek Cultures

    Life and Death Displayed Through the Indian and Greek Cultures

    Life and Death Displayed Through the Indian and Greek Cultures Hinduism, an ancient religion is one of the oldest in the world, evolving more that three thousand years ago. Indian and Greek cultures tend to have some similarities as well as some differences. Life and death are both equally important one to the other with these two cultures, but they seem to relate differently to these concepts. Exploration of these cultures concerning these concepts is

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    Submitted: April 20, 2010 By: Wendy
  • How Important Are Social and Cultural Factors as Predictors of Youth offending?

    How Important Are Social and Cultural Factors as Predictors of Youth offending?

    How important are social and cultural factors as predictors of youth offending? Throughout this essay, I am going to be looking at the topic of youth offending. I will be looking at what factors can be used as the predictors for youth offending and in particular I will be researching into how important social and cultural factors as predictors of youth offending. In order to do this, I will be looking at different sociologists theories

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    Submitted: April 20, 2010 By: Jon