Examines the purpose and liberalization of the FDI by developed nations and the effectiveness of China's incentives program in drawing investment. Includes a table and abstract.
4,500 words (approx. 18 pages), 11 sources, 1999, $ 135.95
Abstract The liberalization of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regimes by different countries has been geared to attracting more FDI and to achieve the benefits that FDI brings. Such liberalization at the present time is fostering a boom in the increasing globalization of business.
From the Paper "INTRODUCTION
The liberalization of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regimes by different countries has been geared to attracting more FDI and to achieve the benefits that FDI brings. Such liberalization at the present time is fostering a boom in the increasing globalization of business. Such a boom can produce considerable benefits for economic growth and development, but it can also lead to the domination of certain markets by a few major corporations. Transnational corporations thus often have greater competitive strength so that FDI might increase their market concentration and raise the scope for restrictive or anti-competitive practices by firms (1997 World investment report, 1998, 28). Many countries find that attracting FDI serves their needs and helps develop their economic structure, and an analysis of the ..."
Abstract "Taiwan is an island that houses the Republic of China, a nation that considers itself different from the People's Republic of China, 100 miles across the Formosa Strait. It claims the right to rule all China from its capitol city of Taipei.
From the Paper "Taiwan is an island that houses the Republic of China, a nation that considers itself different from the People's Republic of China, 100 miles across the Formosa Strait. It claims the right to rule all China from its capitol city of Taipei. The majority of Taiwanese are ethnic (Han) Chinese who began to emigrate to Taiwan in the 15th century. A small number (about 265,000) are Kiaoshan aborigines. Taiwan remained in Japanese hands until 1945, when Chiang Kai-Shek and the Nationalists were ousted from mainland CHINA by the Communists. They shifted the seat of their government to Taiwan."
From the Paper "This paper discusses the search for an Asian American identity. In East to America, Elaine H. Kim and Eui-Young Yu attempt to answer this from the Korean American perspective. Their book includes interviews with diverse of Korean Americans, some of whom define themselves as Korean, some as Korean American, and some as simply American. As this self-definition implies, a single identity does not exist. Nevertheless, many of these interviews show that immigrants and the children of immigrants continue to struggle to create a synthesized identity, one that provides them with the benefits of their rich heritage while acknowledging their new circumstances, new loyalties, and new home. The task is not an easy one, but it is necessary as part of the ongoing search for roots, meaning, and personal validation."
Discusses the historical and cultural background of the 1989 event, political and economic causes and effects, major issues, government and student leaders.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages), 6 sources, 1999, $ 79.95
This research paper outlines and discusses the events leading up to the massacre which occurred in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 3-4, 1989, and seeks to explain why it occurred and whether it could have been avoided. The student demonstrations in the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the spring of 1989 reflected tensions between economic and other reforms which had been introduced by the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during the preceding decade and the reluctance of party and government elites to share more broadly their shared monopoly on political power. Other specific sources of urban and intellectual discontent as well as deeper historical forces were unleashed by the cataclysmic changes which took place in the PRC during the post-Mao period. A repressive ..."
Abstract "International property rights (IPR) violation is a widespread and entrenched phenomenon in China because of several factors. China's rocky transition from a centralized economic system to capitalism has provided a rife environment for piracy to flourish in the "gray" market.
From the Paper "International property rights (IPR) violation is a widespread and entrenched phenomenon in China because of several factors. China's rocky transition from a centralized economic system to capitalism has provided a rife environment for piracy to flourish in the "gray" market. In addition to the fact that the lucrative nature of the business provides tremendous incentive for the suppliers to engage in piracy, the Chinese consumers constitute the other half of the problem. Although they are impressed by the dazzling array of products offered by America, such as the music, films and computer software, they can ill afford the prices of the legitimate products; therefore, they turn to pirated copies. Furthermore, the absence of a legal and enforcement system to uphold IPR in China further cultivates the presence of piracy. From another perspective, the strict..."
Abstract The change from an economy in which production levels, prices and even purchases are dictated by a higher government authority, to free capitalism comes as a culture shock to many Chinese, especially those of the old management school. This paper focuses on the need and willingness of those involved in Chinese management to change their ideals and accept this new way of thinking as China prepares to enter the World Trade Organization. This paper answers two primary questions (1) will traditional Chinese be willing to accept the new business model and (2) does the amount of exposure to Western ideals have an effect on the willingness of Chinese managers to accept these new concepts?
Table of Contents
Hypothesis
An Overview of the Reforms and Economic Position in China
OverChinese Culture and Quality Management,
E-Commerce and Re-engineering
Adapting Institutional Structure to Allow for Needed Reforms
Sample Size and Selection
Methodology
Data Analysis Techniques
Statistical Analysis
Acceptance of New Business Structure Between Males and Females Acceptance According to Ethnicity
Acceptance in Regard to Age
Discussion
Works Cited
APPENDIX I: Survey of Attitudes Regarding the Willingness to Change from Traditional Chinese Management Styles
From the Paper "Chinese workers and management tended to like everything the way it had been and the idea of change was not acceptable to them. The Chinese culture, with its Socialist roots entrenched a group approach to everything.10 This idea discouraged the idea of self-promotion through better education or experimenting with new ideas or processes. "Saving face" is important to Chinese culture. A manager will not accept criticism from peers or other managers. This is counter to the Socialist authoritarian management structure. As one can see, the ideas of quality circles, peer review and team approach are in direct conflict with established protocols in China. The group membership principle is the only resemblance to TQM that exists in Chinese culture."
Tags: hierarchy, Socialist, Total, Quality, Worker?s, Congress
Abstract This paper examines how for centuries, women have always been considered as inferior to men and how this biased perception was not only existent in the eastern civilizations but was also present in the western societies. It looks at how today in eastern civilizations, women have made significant contributions towards several social, political and religious movements either directly or indirectly and have been playing an important role in the advancement and development of these societies. Throughout Asia, nations have supported women as leaders in different political movements, which were initiated by their husbands or fathers and most of the Asian women have been ruling in societies where women often do not have much liberty to express their views and exercise their individual freedom. This paper analyzes the role of women of the years in several prominent societies of Asia including China, South East Asia, Japan and Mongolia.
From the Paper "With the independence of South Asia from the British regime, a democratic constitution was formed, which recognized the rights of women as equal to that of men. In the coming decades, numerous laws were changed including the marital laws, the property right legislations, rules for inheritance etc. Several other movements in the late 70s were supported by women activist groups, which led to the formation of several new legislations to protect the interests of women. However, the recent wave of fundamentalism has again brought women's liberty at stake. There are still incidents of murders and rapes in South Asia and literacy rate of women in the region is the lowest in the world, which is very surprising."
Abstract The paper provides a history of Thailand as well as statistics of its demographic make-up. It shows that, while Thailand's economy is one of the fastest growing in the world, 12% of the population live below the poverty line and over 50% are involved in agriculture. The paper examines the challenges of economic advancement with its demographic make-up faced by Thailand, such as alleviating disparity between regions, investing in skilled and creative workers and on the other hand protecting the culture of the people and the natural environment.
From the Paper "But is Sciolino right her assumption, at least what is expressed in her article that most of the effects of demographics are negative? Its true that Thailand has experienced many social, political and economic changes due to changes in its demographics. For example, Thailand's reproductive revolution has been the catalyst for economic changes. This and other trends of globalization and modernization have transformed Thai society. Women are shying away from having several children to having fewer or none. This is a critical period for Thailand and a culture shift that could have positive effects on the population and the economy."
From the Paper "The Hopi and the Apache, two Indian tribes of the American Southwest, have very different views on death and dying. The Hopi believe there is a close reciprocal relationship between the living and the dead. This reciprocity is expressed in their ceremonies, as well as in their agricultural activities. They believe that death leads to rebirth (Thompson & Joseph, 1965, p. 42). In contrast, the Apaches believe that death is a terrifying thing. Being visited by ghosts of the dead is one of their great fears, so they move their settlements away from their dead (Baldwin, 1965, p. 96).
Implicit in the Hopi configuration of culture is an integrated theory of the universe by which the Hopi attempt to organize their world in order to cope with their life problems and obtain some degree of security in a highly hazardous (...)"
From the Paper "This paper will discuss an aspect of the history of Brazil, the settlement of the Japanese in Brazil. The paper will discuss some of the earliest Brazilian settlement patterns, focusing on the settlements of Japanese immigrants. The discussion will continue into more recent history, particularly the problems related to Japanese settlements during World War II.
Most Japanese came to Brazil sometime after 1899 and settled in agricultural regions like Sao Paulo, Parana and Mato Grosso. The Japanese colonies in Brazil are known as cysts, though they are also called quistos by Brazilians. These Japanese colonies tended to be close knit, with the Japanese preserving their cultural traits and resisting assimilation. During World War II, these Japanese colonies tended to be very nationalistic in favor of Japan. When it became apparent that Japan was losing World..."
Examines the similarities and differences in Japanese and Chinese immigrant experiences. The examination is based on accounts written by the children of immigrants, including many first and second generation acculturation problems.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, 1990, $ 55.95
From the Paper Introduction
"The immigrant experience in America has been varied, and those who are of different ethnic or racial backgrounds have had a more difficult time as immigrants than those who fit into the majority white society more easily. Immigrants from Asian countries are first of all marked as different from the time they arrive. They also are likely to experience language difficulties. They are a true minority population that has tended to settle in given areas. They usually create their own small communities within the larger American communities and so creating a protective shell based on union. The Japanese and the Chinese may seem much the same to whites, but in truth they are from quite different societies and have different attitudes toward their own community and the processes of assimilation that are part of the..."
From the Paper "In the 19th and 20th centuries, the role of the emperor of Japan has gone through a change from the way the imperial ruler was originally developed, and after World War II the greatest change of all was brought about by the new constitution imposed by the American Occupation. The Meiji period in the 19th century was the beginning of the rapid development of economic life in Japan, a period of modernization and of the emergence of new elites based on expertise and technical knowledge. The Revolution of 1868 was a restoration to power of the Imperial dynasty, leading to the Meiji period lasting into this century. The leaders of the Restoration were young samurai of the great western fiefs who became a self-perpetuating oligarchy more influential in the Meiji government than the Emperor himself. They were united in their..."
From the Paper "The emperor of Japan has fulfilled a number of roles and functions in terms of position in the government and as ceremonial head of the state. The Japanese derived from the Chinese the concept of an all-powerful monarchy and tried early in their history to transform their native, semisacred leader into a secular ruler of the Chinese type. Ever since that time the Japanese emperor has theoretically had the dual nature and functions of a religious leader of the native Shinto cults and the secular monarch of a Chinese-type state. In practice, though, he has rarely operated in the second capacity, and by the seventh century the emperor was already largely a symbol of authority rather than a wielder of personal power (Reischauer, 1988, pp. 44-45)..."
From the Paper "The Chinese Revolution in 1949 altered the structure of Chinese society both in the immediate case and in the long term. The long term change included modernization of the economy and a shift. The effort to change Chinese society began before the Revolution, with the efforts of the Communists first to attract people to their cause and second to make that cause understandable as a force which would empower the people and lead them to revolution. After the Revolution, efforts at changing society were undertaken in a more methodical and all-inclusive manner. Many traditional institutions were either dismantled, prohibited, or downgraded in the effort to modernize and to bring about a new political and social attitude on the part of the people.
These efforts had varying results and were of varying effectiveness. Some traditional institutions persisted in spite of Communist..."
This paper discusses the conflict between traditional values and Western influences in modern South Korea: History, isolationism, modernization, social structure and the role of women.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, 1990, $ 55.95
From the Paper "This paper will be concerned with the conflict between traditional values and Western influences in modern South Korea. Although Western influences are very strong in South Korea today, the nation as a whole has traditionally been resistant to all outside influences. For example, during the early history of the region, the nation of China had a powerful impact on the society and culture of both South Korea and Japan. In particular, China introduced the traditional values of Confucianism to both nations during that time. Nevertheless, "despite millennia of cultural and political ties with China, Korea maintained its individuality".
When Western missionaries and traders began arriving in Asia during the seventeenth century, most Koreans continued to be resistant to outside influences. Nevertheless, by the early ... "
