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  • Observable Aspects of Organizational Culture

    Observable Aspects of Organizational Culture

    Observable Aspects of Organizational Culture Samuel Spetnagel University of Phoenix MGT 331: Management: Organizational Behavior Michael Borden, Ph.D. June 3, 2006 Organizational Culture refers to the values, beliefs and customs of an organization. Whereas Organizational structure is relatively easy to draw and describe, organizational culture is less tangible. The organizational culture at Kenworth is different from many other companies; this is because of the geographical location of the Chillicothe facility. Chillicothe is located in southern

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    Essay Length: 860 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: May 3, 2010 By: Artur
  • The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas

    The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas

    Running head: THE CULTURAL CHALLENGES OF DOING BUSINESS OVERSEAS The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas Steve Kafka, an American of Czech origin is considering opening a Chicago Style pizza franchise in the Czech Republic. He understand that their will be many difficulties for him to overcome if he is to be successful at doing business overseas. For 45 years, Communism dictated the rules of the Czech Republic.

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    Essay Length: 3,701 Words / 15 Pages
    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: Mike
  • “in What Ways Did the Arrival of the Spanish, French, and British Change the Culture and Lifestyles of the Indian Cultures in North America, Central America, and South America?”

    “in What Ways Did the Arrival of the Spanish, French, and British Change the Culture and Lifestyles of the Indian Cultures in North America, Central America, and South America?”

    The life styles of the Indians of the Americas changed greatly over time, almost completely influenced by Western culture. Each of the different Western civilizations affected the Indian tribes very differently. This is partly due to the reasons why they came to the “New World.” The British came primarily for land due to their fast population growth and partially for a new economic venture. The French came for furs and luxuries that only Indians and

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    Essay Length: 1,338 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: Wendy
  • European Common Market and National Cultures in Product Management

    European Common Market and National Cultures in Product Management

    Q: European common market and national cultures in product management. As borders of the European Union expand and internal barriers to trade continue to be lifted, European common market becomes more and more of an everyday occurrence rather than a lofty slogan. Thanks to harmonized legislation and lack of trade barriers, it is now easier than ever to treat the European Union (or perhaps the whole of Europe) as a single market for the purposes

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    Essay Length: 2,501 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: Steve
  • Japanese Ink Paintings: Descriptions, Distinctions and Culture

    Japanese Ink Paintings: Descriptions, Distinctions and Culture

    Japanese Ink Paintings: Descriptions, Distinctions and Culture Introduction All cultures throughout time and history have the important role of art playing out the identity of the culture and the experience of that moment in time. Impressionism, surrealism and realism, among numerous other types of art forms have all played a role in history along with its significant artists behind the art. Looking at Japan, who was greatly influenced by art from China and its significant

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    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: Bred
  • Michael Smith and His Learning of the Earth Culture

    Michael Smith and His Learning of the Earth Culture

    Anthony Stroman Dr. Ardaiolo GNED 102 March 8, 2007 Michael Smith and his Learning of the Earth Culture Michael Valentine Smith is a fictional character in the novel Stranger in a Strange Land. Smith is a very interesting person because he was brought to Earth, from Mars, and because of the way he was conceived. Michael Smith is an American that grew up thinking as a Martian. Smith was brought to Earth after the spaceship

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Edward
  • Innocent Drinks’ Design Culture

    Innocent Drinks’ Design Culture

    The Innocent Drinks Design Culture Discuss and illustrate the extent to which a �design culture’ in an organisation can give it competitive advantage. I. Introduction In 21st century, the organizations are entering a brand new era full of opportuni-ties and innovations, and great changes have taken place in companies’ attitude to-wards some traditional practices. Design has become an essential issue. As the writer in “Designing the 21st century” observed: Throughout the industrialized world, manufacturers of

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    Essay Length: 2,017 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Top
  • Cultural Relativism

    Cultural Relativism

    Understanding other cultures without making judgments about the way they do things or the way they understand and react to things is the basic concept of cultural relativity. The importance of this idea is demostrated by Richard B. Lee in his story about the Christmas feast with the !Kung. In this story Lee, a social anthropologist living with the tribe, experiences a misunderstanding that almost caused him to pack his belongings and leave the bushmen

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Max
  • Culture

    Culture

    accomplishments and success of civilizations are closely linked to their religious outlook and the role of religion in their governments and society. Throughout history rulers have used the influence of religions to control their populations and provide the justification for their power. A society with a greater degree of separation between religion and government promotes a superior level of liberty and creativity amongst its people. By the time of the decline of the Roman Empire

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    Submitted: May 5, 2010 By: Top
  • Family

    Family

    In the Merriam Webster dictionary an adult is defined as, “fully developed or mature” (Merriam-Webster). In every culture, families have to make the same decision for what age they think their children are mature enough to be considered an adult, and then can move out. Some people end up living with their parents until they finish high school, or even until they get married. In the parent-child relationship, it is the parent’s duty to ensure

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    Submitted: May 6, 2010 By: Mike
  • Cultural Diversity of Ford Employees

    Cultural Diversity of Ford Employees

    OUTLINE • Introduction • Cultural Diversity 1. Defining Diversity and Its Values 2. Diversity and Globalization • Employee Resource Groups at Ford • Ford Diversity in the Marketplace • Ford Dealers & Suppliers • Conclusion .INTRODUCTION The rise of multinational companies and increased global diversification by even small companies has resulted in people of diverse backgrounds and cultures working together in the same office or for the same organization. Conflict in such situations is predictable,

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    Essay Length: 388 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Fall and Rise of Cultures

    The Fall and Rise of Cultures

    The Fall and Rise of Cultures Jameson Gesford BUSM 3543: Organizational Communications Professor Linda Raymond December 19, 2006 One type of organizational culture, stemmed by war, is fading out. With the fall of this “conquer and command” culture another is rising. This new culture stemming from various events, such as political, new societal management theories, and generational employment shifts is more beneficial and productive. Compassing such great qualities as being more efficient and beneficial

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    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Artur
  • Diversity Between American and Czech Cultures

    Diversity Between American and Czech Cultures

    Diversity between American and Czech Cultures Comparing two different countries creates many disparities and similarities. History, government, and cultural help define each nation separately on an international level. Understanding the habits of the citizens of each country helps give a clear definition of the society. Incorporating all of these factors creates the identity of a country. For individuals who enter a country from the outside, adjusting to the habits of the society can be very

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    Essay Length: 1,146 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Popular Culture and Print Media Paper

    Popular Culture and Print Media Paper

    Popular Culture and Print Media What people read and see in the newspapers and magazines have a big influence on what they say, how they say it, and their actions. This paper will discuss consumerism, work, social responsibility, happiness, the human body, justice, law and order of popular culture and how print media affects popular culture. Books Twenty years ago, people did a lot of book reading and newspaper reading. Books fulfilled the mind with

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    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Tommy
  • The Culture of Fear: Fears Based on Fallacies

    The Culture of Fear: Fears Based on Fallacies

    The Culture of Fear: Fears based on Fallacies Americans have a tendency to underestimate the power of the media and its influence over our beliefs and expectations in society. News is delivered to our homes in many different ways including the television, newspaper and word of mouth. It is our first instinct to take what we see and hear from authority figures or news stations to be true. Therefore, we do not realize that the

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    Essay Length: 2,607 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: Jack
  • Changing Roles of Men and Women Adapting to Changes in Work and Family Life in Australia

    Changing Roles of Men and Women Adapting to Changes in Work and Family Life in Australia

    Changing roles of men and women adapting to changes in work and family life in Australia. Roles of men and women have changed in today’s context, unlike the past, it was caused by cultural and sociological changes around the communities. Roles can be defined as the characteristic and expected social behavior of an individual. The aim of this essay is to investigate the changes in responsibility of men and women, adapting to changes in work

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    Essay Length: 1,592 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Muslim Culture Related to Nursing Care

    Muslim Culture Related to Nursing Care

    Lumbar Spinal Stenosis What are the structures involved and what spinal stenosis is? The lumbar spine ( lower back) is the structure that carries the weight of the upper body. The bones that make up the lumbar spine are the vertebrae. The spinal canal runs through the vertebrae and contains the nerves that supply sensation and strength to the legs. Located between the vertebrae are the intervertebral discs and the spinal facet joints. When

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    Essay Length: 594 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: July
  • Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Rewarding Organizational Culture and Climate

    Relationship Between Transformational Leadership and Rewarding Organizational Culture and Climate

    Relationship between transformational leadership and rewarding organizational culture and climate The purpose of the article: The purpose of this article is to explore the relationship between types of managers / leaders (design, rewards, sit down and place), and perceptions among employees that organizational climate - with me in the organization. The main argument that I would like to offer is: Type of organization and how the leader is perceived by his employees, has significant effects

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    Essay Length: 6,705 Words / 27 Pages
    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: chen
  • Coming out to the Family

    Coming out to the Family

    Introduction As the title indicates this paper is going to deal with coming out and the family. Specifically, the paper will concentrate on gay and lesbian children and how their coming out affects the family, mainly the parents. According to estimates the percentage of gay, lesbian or other non-heterosexual identified persons range anywhere from 4-17% of the general population. At first glance this fact would make any look at non-heterosexual issues a study of a

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    Essay Length: 2,153 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Steve
  • Mexican American Culture

    Mexican American Culture

    As I begin this essay comparing two separate cultures I feel it is necessary to first describe what exactly culture is. Culture has been called "the way of life for an entire society." It includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, norms of behavior such as law and morality, and systems of belief. Various definitions of culture reflect differing theories for understanding or criteria for evaluating human activity. Edward Burnett Tylor writing from the

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    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Yan
  • Codes and Abstraction in Hip Hop Culture

    Codes and Abstraction in Hip Hop Culture

    Terrylynn Banks COM/CAP 325 Nicholson Codes and Abstraction in Hip Hop Culture A new and unique style arose from the streets, among the urban youth of the Bronx in the late 70’s. This artistic movement was first identified through a musical style that was characterized by the isolation and the extension of a percussion break found in funk, rock, or disco music, through the use of an audio mixer and two records. DJ Kool Herc,

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    Essay Length: 1,355 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Jack
  • Body Language: A Look at Asian Cultures

    Body Language: A Look at Asian Cultures

    Body Language: A Look at Asian Cultures Body language is indeed a powerful and useful form of communication with many forms and interpretations. How one uses body language, and how another interprets it, is one of the most intriguing parts of any society. The communication patterns of Asian languages serve to reinforce traditional cultural values and beliefs. Consistent with the primary value of preserving harmony and face in human relationships, Asian languages utilize communication patterns

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    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Top
  • What Image of Native Culture Is Given by Clorinda Matto De Turner in Aves Sin Nido?

    What Image of Native Culture Is Given by Clorinda Matto De Turner in Aves Sin Nido?

    Clorinda Matto de Turner’s novel Aves sin nido was published in July 1889. It’s release caused great controversies amongst intellectuals; some praising it for its accurate portrayal of Peruvian life, such as the then-president Andrйs Avelino Cбceres who wrote a letter of praise to Matto de Turner saying that her novel had stimulated him to pursue much needed reforms, and others condemning it for its social critique of the national model of Peru and

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    Essay Length: 1,762 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: May 11, 2010 By: Anna
  • The History and Culture of Buddhism in Korea

    The History and Culture of Buddhism in Korea

    Place of Publication: Dongguk University Press Seoul, Korea 1993. <br> <br>I. Introduction: <br> Buddhism is the root of Korean culture despite periods of rise and decline in popularity. Buddhism combined with Confucianism is the combined practice of the Korean culture today. Buddhism was used to satisfy personal needs and Confucianism was used to satisfy political needs, all needs were met by intergrading the two philosophies. The combination of the two practices has knitted the Korean

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    Essay Length: 1,390 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: May 11, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Cultural Facism

    Cultural Facism

    Hiring women in a high stressed, fast paced environment with sexual harassment litigations and punitive damages rising as a result of the Civil Rights Bill of 1991 is the concern of Sarah J. McCarthy, a restaurant/bar owner and the author of “Cultural Fascism.” McCarthy describes the working relationship between male and female employees in her restaurant/bar normal considering the disposition of the individuals and the atmosphere in which they work. She explains that flirting and

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    Submitted: May 11, 2010 By: Jon