Abstract
This paper looks at why it is that an American firm can "win" a negotiation by securing pleasant concessions from its Japanese counterpart - only to discover that its relationship with that firm has nose-dived. More particularly, the writer explores the enormous emphasis the Japanese place upon fostering "harmony" in business dealings and how they perceive the business meeting between two sides as not a time for further negotiation but as an opportunity for both sides to express their commitment to the deal brokered and, concomitantly, their commitment to their working relationship. The writer concludes that American firms which negotiate aggressively - even if faithfully and honestly - can lose business ties simply because they fail to appreciate how the Japanese view interfaces between business parties as primarily relationship-building exercises.

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"Why is it that gaining a concession from an Asian (Japanese) counterpart in business is often a loss for American firms - even if the concession has been gained through honest negotiation? For American businessmen used to dealing with western firms (or simply firms headquartered with the United States) "doing business" with the Japanese can be a frustrating and seemingly interminable process insofar as the latter have a different conception of a time and, more importantly, a different approach to business relationships. With this in mind, the following paper ..."

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"Negotiation is an act of compromise. The mere agreement to discuss an issue via the process of negotiation represents a willingness to consider non-aggressive solutions. In the realm of politics, negotiation and compromise are the meat-and-potatoes of daily life. So it has been for the debate over the North American Free Trade Agreement - NAFTA - during the past few months. NAFTA posed, for the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch of the United States government, respectively, an important socio-economic issue in which the two parties found themselves lined up on opposite sides. Negotiation, in the public forum and in classic behind-the-scenes backroom maneuvering, was the key tool that allowed President Bill Clinton his NAFTA victory in the House of Representatives - by compromising on enough minor elements of the proposal to enable a ... "

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"This research paper discusses the structure of the tobacco industry, the legal and regulatory challenges it faces and the strategies pursued by the industry in meeting threats to its sales and profits from the sales of cigarettes in the United States. Until recently, the industry has used its oligopolistic market position, its financial power and its political influence to dilute efforts to regulate the manufacturing and sale of cigarettes. However, recent developments pose the most significant threats the industry has ever faced.

Industry Structure and Growth
Since the Supreme Court broke up the American Tobacco trust in 1912, the American tobacco industry "remained under the control of the giants," a small number of large corporations with..."

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"The following research is on the subject of developed socialism in the Soviet Union. In the now almost two-year old Carter Administration we have witnessed a renewed interest in the more competitive aspects of the relationship between the United Stats and the Soviet Union. The rather crude utilization of the carrot-and-stick philosophy of relations with an adversary has focused attention on the relative strengths and weaknesses of both our respective military and economic systems. Those who seek to know the "bottom line" - and tend to oversimplify in getting there - are again asking, "Who is the stronger?"

It has been said of the development of our two nations that the United Stats is gradually becoming more socialistic and the Soviet Union more capitalistic; and some speculate that the two nations will, at some unspecified future date, meet, their ... "

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This paper uses the Kenneth Burke Pentad approach to analyze the speeches of Vice President Al Gore when he conceded the 2000 presidential election and President George W. Bush when he declared victory. The paper begins with a brief discussion of the contentious nature of the 2000 elections, culminating in the courtroom drama over the recount in Florida. Next, the paper provides a detailed explanation and overview of Burke's pentad approach to communication, which the paper then applies to the two speeches. The paper concludes that while reflected differently, the speeches had essentially the same message: the process is bigger than the person.

I. Introduction
II. Introduction to Kenneth Burke's
Pentad Theory of Persuasive Communication
III. How Ratio Leads to Motive
IV. Perfection
V. The Pentad of the Speeches
1. Gore's Concession
2. Bush's Victory Speech
A. The Act
B. The Scene
C. The Agents
D. The Agency
E. Purpose
VI. Ratio
A. Gore's Ratio
B. Bush's Ratio
VII. Gore's Motive
VIII. Bush's Motive
IX. Perfection
X. Conclusion

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"December 13, 2000 concluded a Presidential Election unlike any that proceeded it. The date marked the concession of Vice President Al Gore, to future president George W. Bush. It was the closest United States Presidential Election of all time, and it concluded in the Supreme Court of the United States. The decision of that court would ultimately place the most powerful political position in the world, the Presidency of the United States, to George W. Bush, the governor of Texas. The election was filled with controversy, including an apparent flawed system of voting, a state, Florida, responsible for deciding the election, that was run by the to be President's younger brother, and a mere count of 300 votes that would change the future forever."

Tags:florida, recount, hanging, chads, vote, campaign, senator, joseph, lieberman, clinton, communication, oratory

Abstract
This essay argues that the Russian revolution of 1905 was a protest against the Tsar's refusal to make political concessions, and that once the concessions were given, the revolution was doomed to failure. It argues that the opposition was disorganized and not united in its objectives, and that generally the people of Russia still revered the Tsar, despite his faults.

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"On 9 January 1905, a worker's procession in St Petersburg calling for social and political reform was fired upon by panicked troops and two hundred people were killed. A resultant wave of strikes and protests across the country threatened to overthrow the monarchy; indeed, as most of the army was engaged in the war against Japan, the Tsar had little protection. Opposition to the Tsar had been building up for many years, and was made up of a broad range of political groups, including peasants and workers, moderates and revolutionaries, liberals and socialists."

Tags:1905, bloody, communist, duma, manifesto, nicholas, october, petersburg, revolution, russia, tsar, witte, russian

Abstract
The following paper looks at how an instructor could productively teach five students coming from different backgrounds - and with different levels of experience - in an instructional setting that is largely asynchronous. The paper explains what the students are expected to learn - chiefly confidentiality and workplace harassment issues and protocols - and the paper outlines how they can be assessed collectively, as individuals and how certain concessions can be made for different learning styles. In the end, modeling, encouraging collaboration, and making concessions for language difficulties are all key ways of helping the students learn what it is imperative they learn.

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"The following paper looks at how an instructor could productively teach five students coming from different backgrounds - and with different levels of experience - in an instructional setting that is largely asynchronous. The paper explains what the students are expected to learn - chiefly confidentiality and workplace harassment issues and protocols - and the paper outlines how they can be assessed collectively, as individuals and how certain concessions can be made for different learning styles. In the end, modeling, encouraging collaboration, and making concessions for language difficulties are all key ways of helping the..."

Tags:assessment, nursing, profession

Abstract
This paper examines how September 11 and other world events have impacted the airline industry, as well as why they were affected. It also discusses what measures they have taken to combat these effects and remain solvent and successful all the while.

Safety Fears
Measures Taken to Improve Airline Solvency
Historical Perspectives and Financials
Post 9-11 Travel
Governmental Bailouts
Effect of Iraqi Invasion on Airline Industry and Travel
Terrorism Fears
Airline Schedule Changes Related to Iraqi Invasion
Management Intervention to Stave off Bankruptcy
Management Cutbacks
Labor Concessions
SARS Outbreak and the Public Health Response
Geographical Implications
Intervention of World Health Organizations
Airline Response to Ongoing Concerns
Continuing Labor and Financial Concessions
Marrying up of Major Carriers with Low-Cost No Frills Airlines
Future Trends and Financial Outlook

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"Historically the airline industry has been resilient to trends. But the investment made in the September 11th attacks was relatively small. It is estimated that the hijackers spent about $50,000 total for their accommodations, rental cars and airline tickets. But in the week which followed the attacks, the financial injury to the American economy became clear -$60 billion in direct costs to the US economy and well over $600 billion in stock market losses (Dallas Business Journal, 2003) . Perhaps the hardest hit was the airline companies. Questions were raised about airline security, and the airlines stood in significant danger of being named in thousands of law suits from families who lost loved ones in the attacks."

Tags:compensate, sue, travel, security, measures, leisure, travelers, sars, invasion, iraq

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This paper discusses the unique corporate make-up of United Airlines, given that since 1994, employees gave up nearly five billion dollars in wages and other concessions in return for 55 percent of the company's shares. The paper looks at the mission statements put out by United Airlines and discusses ways that the company can succeed in being a profitable employee-run organization.

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"In 1996, United became the first airline to acknowledge the stresses faced by travelers and affirm a commitment to improve air travel, according to its January 7, 2000 press release. Additionally, the release cited heavy investment in airport ground equipment and baggage handling improvements. Currently, United Airlines has been heavily publicizing its organization culture in what it calls "Our United Commitment". In an article in Airline Business ("Friendly Skies' Let's Get Honest", July 1997), Karen Walker wrote that due to the abysmal results of a passenger survey, United embarked on a $400 million, three year project that aims to lessen the gap between the promise of good service and the actual experience, concentrating on expanding executive lounges, improving on-time performance and using new airport technology."

Tags:UAL, stocks, Gerald, Greenwald

Abstract
This paper looks at the effects September 11th has had on Real Estate. It illustrates how the chaos caused by Sept. 11 has given the opportunity to take advantage of excellent leasing deals, including concessions, free rent, more flexibility, and better lease terms. Furthermore, the sublease market seems to be the hottest ticket right now. The author shows how generally the market is on its way down and it has a way to go before it picks up again.

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"According to New York Times reporter Leslie Eaton, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks "inflicted deep and lasting wounds on New York City's already-teetering economy; devastated both big companies and small businesses in and around twin towers; brought business across city to halt for days, weeks and in some cases months, slashing workers' earnings and tax revenues alike; made many employers determined to spread their workers over wider swath of geography, which has ominous implications for Manhattan."

As a result of Sept. 11, an enormous amount of space was added to the market and there was a short-term damaging effect on the U.S. economy. U.S. businesses suddenly became resistant to change or expansion and surviving World Trade Center businesses had no place to go."

Tags:lease, market, rent, building, september, economy, commercial, property