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In this article, the writer examines the work 'Open Mind Open Heart: the Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel' by Father Thomas Keating. The writer discusses Keating's concept of the historically undervalued power of contemplative prayer.

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"Father Thomas Keating's treatise on the historically undervalued power of contemplative prayer entitled 'Open Mind Open Heart the Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel' functions primarily as an instruction manual for the initiation of centering and contemplative prayer. Keating drawing both from his own extensive experience as a contemplative as well as the documented teachings of renowned spiritualist John of the Cross thoroughly defines and offers methodology for centering prayer the ..."

Tags:Father Thomas Keating, Open Mind Open Heart, prayer, Christianity

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The following paper will argue that any description of cross-cultural similarities and differences is best founded on a consideration mainly of culture-specific dimensions rather than culture-general dimensions; beyond that (and just as importantly), if one wishes to be competent in cross-cultural communication and learning, a firm grasp of culture-specific dimensions is critical. With that in mind, the following paper will look at how emphasis upon culture-general dimensions can lead someone to overlooking the subtleties that distinguish various cultures. The paper will also, in the interests of fairness, highlight how knowledge of culture-general dimensions can allow someone to feel "more at home" in an alien culture - and it can humanize others in the minds of a person traveling to a new location for the first time. Lastly, the essay ends by returning to its support of culture-general communication by citing the time saved, by making it easier to distinguish the "real" commonalities between cultures, and because it makes possible more experiential opportunities.

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Intercultural Study: Why Descriptions of Cross Cultural similarities and differences are best founded on consideration mainly of culture-specific dimensions rather than culture-general dimensions The following paper will argue that any description of cross-cultural similarities and differences is best founded on a consideration mainly of culture-specific dimensions rather than culture-general dimensions; beyond that (and just as importantly), if one wishes to be competent in cross-cultural communication and learning, a firm grasp of culture-specific dimensions is critical. With that in mind, the following paper will look at how emphasis upon culture-general dimensions can lead

Tags:specific, dimensions, culture

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This paper examines the poem, "Dimensions," by C.K. Williams. It discusses the elements of the poem such as surrealism and a somehow disjointed view of reality that makes reality itself more real. The paper suggests that "Dimensions" is a poem not only about the different aspects of reality, but the poet's place in that reality as well.

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"In an interview the C.K. Williams gave to the New England Review, he had the following to say about standing outside the source of your work. The interviewer was asking what seemed at first like a trivial question about how Williams' liked living in Paris. He replied, "There's no question there are advantages to having distance from your home place; you can see certain things more clearly if you're not involved in them every day." (Norris 127) This is the perspective of the poet when viewing everyday life. He is somewhere outside it, though he notes "And sometimes one of us, losing the way,/ will drift over the border and see them there, dying,/laughing, being revived." (Williams xx)"

Tags:surrealism, perspective, style

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This paper explains Hofstede's cultural dimension theory and describes the dimensions, which measure constructs of power distance, individualism, individualistic society, masculinity and uncertainty avoidance. The paper points out that these cultural dimensions are a barometer of an organization's culture especially in multinational companies. The paper applies this theory to evaluating the marketing and management practices at Wal-Mart and Tesco.

Table of Contents;
Introduction
Shared Values Segmentation and Cultural Dimensions
Cultural Dimensions and Competitiveness
Pricing Strategies and Cultural Dimensions
Emergence of Cultural Intelligence and Trust as the Lasting Differentiator
Cultural Intelligence leading to Trust: The Foundation of Differentiation
Cultural Dimensions Leading to Values-Based Differentiation
Tesco's Retail Internationalization Process based on Cultural Intelligence
Quantifying Values as Differentiators: A Research Perspective
Attaining the role of Trusted Advisor in Served Markets
Conclusion

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"Overall, the research on organizational values suggests that a researcher must rely on the value expressions or enacted values of people and organizations. In essence, organizational values are reflected in organizational practices. Research in this area has been undertaken either through qualitative studies involving one or a few organizations or through quantitative, survey-based studies involving a larger number of organizations. In most cases, though, reviews have focused on content or text analysis to identify the espoused or desired values and on surveys to determine the enactment of those values."

Tags:differentiator international, trust-based segmentation, pricing strategy, relationships

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The three-dimensional Rubik's Cube - an icon of the 1980s brought a certain cerebral quality to the modern toy. This paper shows the similarities in the mechanism of the Rubik's cube and the way in which humor functions. It shows these similarities with reference to relevant academics such as Sigmund Freud and Henry Bergson. Examples used to illustrate the argument are drawn from a variety of sources including novels, live stage performance, theater and cinema.

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"Freud's work Jokes and their Relation to the Unconscious dissects the technique, purposes and motives of jokes and reveals a remarkably similar mechanism to that of Rubik's Cube. The jumble of colors into matching sets may be likened to "the ability to find similarity in dissimilar things." A joke begins in the mind as a puzzle for the audience as they try to guess its outcome or make sense of nonsense. Humor has to be expressed physically - whether it is through voice, mime or writing - but is essentially a materialization of intellectual thought (behind bumbling Mr. Bean in fact lies Cambridge-educated Rowan Atkinson)."

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" People in relation to their environment is a topic that is currently being studied with much concern by sociologists, anthropologists, and biologists. How people are affecting the environment and how the environment in turn affects people is of significant importance. No less important is how people affect people in their everyday personal contact. Dr. Edward Hall, an anthropologist, has looked closely into the above topics and describes the many aspects of biological, psychological, and cultural characteristics which dictate behavior in relation to time and space. Proxemics (Hall's term for the inter-related observations and theories of use of space as a specialized elaboration of culture) is the main concern of Hall's book, The Hidden Dimension. Hall points out that people of different cultures not only speak different languages but inhabit different sensory worlds."

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In this article, the writer examines the theory of the existence of three different dimensions of listening. The writer describes the three different dimensions as purely musical, sensuous and expressive. In this regard, the writer uses Sting's song "Fields of Gold," in order to demostrate the theory. The writer discusses the appreciation of music in this way.

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"Aaron Copland argues that we listen to music on three planes, the sensuous the expressive and the sheerly musical. I tried to listen on all three planes to Sting's song 'Fields of Gold' which I had heard many times on the radio and as the third song on his CD Ten Summoner's Tales and listening to it this way gave me a whole new appreciation for his artistry. Copland says that the first plane the sensuous is just enjoying the music without thinking about it. That's how ... "

Tags:Copland, Sting, barley

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This paper provides an abstract of Harry C. Triandis' article,
"The Many Dimensions of Culture," which provides an overview of the cultural dimensions model of Geert Hofstede and shows its impact on management behavior.

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"In "The Many Dimensions of Culture" Harry C. Triandis provides an overview of the work of psychologist Geert Hofstede, specifically his model of cultural dimensions that includes the dimensions of individualism-collectivism, power, distance, uncertainty, avoidance and masculine-feminine. Triandis discusses the significant of Hofstede's work particularly as it relates to cross-cultural studies and management style as a reflection of culture. Despite the significance of Hofstede's work, Triandis shows how general acceptance of culture or cross-culture as a psychology did not gain widespread..."

Tags:leadership, individualism, collectivism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, content, context

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This paper uses the research of Geert Jan Hofstede (1991), who identified four cultural dimensions that can be used to classify different cultures. These include: power distance, individualism/collectivism, masculinity/femininity, and uncertainty avoidance. These four dimensions allow the social researcher to compare and contrast different societies with the ultimate goal of bringing about a greater shared understanding. According to this paper, Hofstede's has a useful application in how members from different cultures learn. This paper looks at Hofstede's dimension of individualism versus collectivism and explains its relevance to learning as well as the impact on classroom behaviour. Specifically, the paper compares the United States, a very individualistic society, with that of Taiwan, one of the most collective societies in respect to differences in learning styles and attitude.

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"One aspect noted that impacts learning and classroom behaviour is what happens after the lecture or class is over. The highly individualistic American students immediately left the classroom, while the collectivist international students stayed behind or met to discuss the class. This post class discussion was necessary as part of the collectivist student's assimilation of the knowledge. Additionally it built the necessary rapport between students of the international backgrounds that went beyond the classrooms. Relationships were developed (Lee, Bei, DeVaney 2007). This is an important part of the collectivist learning experience. According to Hofstede (1991), it is considered more appropriate to speak out in a small group, rather than the larger classroom. This is in stark contrast to the individualist learning style of assimilation in the larger group and/or via independent study."

Tags:hofstede, culture, classroom, applications, dimensions, behavior

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The paper discusses Physiological Space in architecture, noting that this dimension both allows and encourages the viewer to orient him or herself with the work and to gain meaning from the experience. The physiological space is not simply a reflection of physical space but includes a psychological dimension that cannot be discounted. The paper explains that the way the viewer is oriented to the art involves not merely where he or she stands and how he or she relates physically to the work, but also the mental constructs involved, the psychological reactions and other internal processes.

Tags:architecture, physiological, space