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Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club", 2005.
This paper discusses the use of two forms of vision--mirrors and storytelling--in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club" in relationship to the mother-daughter legacy.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that, in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club", the mothers use the oral tradition of story-telling to cement, ameliorate or transform the trauma of their past lives in China to their daughters as a method for rewriting these stories of oppression and victimization into parables of self-affirmation and individual empowerment. The author points out that the motif of the mirror is a form of vision used often by Tan to allow the mothers and daughter to communicate. The paper concludes that this novel clearly demonstrates the usage of storytelling and mirrors as effective tools in creating bonds between mothers and daughter of each generation, which is self-perpetuating, even if unintentional.
From the Paper
"In another story involving a mirror, mother is shocked to see that her married daughter has placed a mirrored armoire at the foot of the bed. This is bad feng shui. In feng shui, the Eastern art of placement, harmony must be created in an environment and any bad angles must be "cured". Sleeping with a mirror at the foot of your bed is said to frighten your essence and create bad energy. She is certain that the mirror will deflect all happiness from her daughter's marriage, so she "cures" the situation by giving her daughter a mirror to hang above the bed. This will reverse the bad luck and bring good "peach-blossom luck," the mother says. Such luck, she adds, will ensure a grandchild."
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Nationalism in Vietnam, 2005.
Examines nationalism in Vietnam from a social and economic perspective and the call for change by the younger generation.
1,959 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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Despite certain liberalization measures since the late 1980s, Vietnam is still ruled by the Communist Party. The old conservative faction dominates the top leadership, while a younger and more reform-minded generation of leaders are filling the junior positions. The paper shows that today, in the communist regimes, appeals to nationalism continue to be applied for various problems, from purging internal opponents to defending against international accusations of human right violations. A discussion of nationalism and the political and economic state of Vietnam in this paper shows that the rise of nationalism is a direct result of the communists using nationalism to hold the country together by a thread; yet, as they tighten political control and loosen economic control, the youth who care little for the past grow in numbers in their calls for opportunity in their own country.
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"Vietnam, after all, is not under siege. It has no discernible foreign enemy. Though still among the poorest countries in the world, it has a growing opportunity and a small but conspicuous middle class. While previous generations may have been moved by nationalism, the up and coming generation definitely is not. Nationalism, the cause of so much bloodshed this century, was woven so closely with communism that when the ideology shattered after the Cold War ended, nationalism, the emotional backbone of communism, fell from grace."
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International Corporations, 2005.
This paper discuses international corporations in the United States with emphasis on Indonesia.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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This paper explains three major reasons corporations are compelled to internationalize are (1) the growth imperative, (2) the capability to develop a cost advantage and (3) internationalizing the customer base. The author points out that Indonesia, one of the few developing countries that responded favorably to the idea of internationalization, liberalized its policies to promote internationalization and promoted import substitution polices and deregulation policies as early as the 1980s. The paper relates that for Indonesia, localization remains a key factor in promoting good will toward governments and allowing Indonesians to achieve higher goals through the training provided within the multinational corporation.
Table of Contents
Internationalization: United States and Indonesia
Compensation
Indonesia
Cross-National Differences in Personnel and Organization, Cultural Diversity and Strategic Management
Strategic Planning in Multinational Corporations
United States
Indonesia
Organizational Structure of Multinational Corporations
Indonesia
International Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Composing an International Staff
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"In many cultures of a host country for the multinational corporation, it may be required that the human resource management team extend themselves by becoming familiar with the employees, not just as employees but as human beings. This could include interacting socially and outside of the workplace, at functions along with other employees. It is imperative that the human resource management team be flexible in their approaches to the diverse cultures that they will be encountering and sensitive to the specific needs of those cultures."
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Water Pollution in China, 2006.
A look at the problem of water pollution in Shenzhen, China.
2,336 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the problem of water pollution and its effects on the economy and personal lives of China's citizens. In particular, the paper focuses on the water pollution problem in the city of Shenzhen in the Guangdong province. The paper explains how the process of urbanization has contributed to the water pollution problem, looks at how water pollution can undermine an entire city by affecting the economy, environment, and people of the area and discusses what will happen if the problem is not addressed as well as what measures can be undertaken to reduce the amount of water pollution in the region.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The City of Zhenzhen
The Problem
Polluted Water Sources
Causes of Water Pollution
Outlooks
Conclusion
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"In China, urbanization has been occurring at a rapid pace; in the year 1986 China's state council officially designated 29 new cities. This addition of new cities, many located in rural areas away from the largest metropolitan areas of China has resulted in major urbanization of the country in the last thirty years. The province of Guandong is undergoing major growth and change; the city of Shenzhen is one example of this rapid growth."
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Global Marketing, 2006.
A look at the importance of understanding cultural differences when doing business in Hong Kong.
893 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that U.S. companies will find that the degree of success they achieve when doing business in Hong Kong will be much greater if they understand the cultural differences as well as the difference in business practices between the two countries. The paper then provides some insight into just what these differences in business practices and culture are.
From the Paper
"Unfortunately, many foreign businesspersons that come to Hong Kong to do business are painfully unaware of the striking differences. One tends to attempt to proceed just as they would at home, especially U. S. businesspersons and often with dire results. Furthermore, one may encounter persons from various cultural backgrounds throughout the orient while doing business in Hong Kong therefore cultural awareness becomes a critical first portion of any marketing program."
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The Singaporean Paradox, 2005.
This paper discusses the Singaporean paradox: The co-existence of Singapore as a model of Western culture and achievement with Draconian laws, which limit political opposition, freedom of speech and expression and even relatively innocuous acts.
2,910 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains that the Draconian laws of Singapore, which would hardly be tolerated in Europe and North America, have gone without much criticism from other democracies. Singapore still enjoys a reputation of being a successful example of democracy in a region that has suffered much political instability. The author points out that, although Singapore is a parliamentary republic, the People's Action Party (PAP) has had a politic monopoly ever since the United Kingdom granted Singapore its independence. Opposition parties do exist and contest elections, but the PAP holds 80 of 83 elected parliamentary seats (1 is vacant) and all the ministerial positions. The paper relates that the penal code permits caning, in addition to imprisonment, as punishment for some 30 offenses involving the use of violence or threat of violence against a person, such as rape and robbery and for such non-violent offenses as vandalism, drug trafficking and violation of immigration laws.
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"But do Singapore's ends justify the country's means? Although Singaporeans go to the polls once every five years and many people thus are under the impression that Singapore is a democracy, the country's leader are not at all shy about their hostility to Western-style liberal democracy. Following January 2000's general election, won by the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) in a landslide, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said the result showed Singaporeans had "rejected Western-style liberal democracy and freedoms." Education Minister Teo Chee Hean has said that "a two party system would put us on the dangerous road to contention when we should play as one team", while Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew recently told Hong Kong people not to "waste time talking about democracy. There never was any democracy in Hong Kong in the first place."
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Multicultural Business Dealings, 2006.
A look at how too few Americans understand customs, traditions and the ways of doing business in foreign lands.
1,486 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper describes the problem that America has in failing to understand the customs, traditions and business methods of other countries. The paper uses the examples of Japan, Australia and Sweden to demonstrate America's lack of understanding about other countries and the problems this causes in the business world.
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"One serious shortfall for Japan is its xenophobia. Even as its industries expand overseas, the managers in those countries- that is, the real decision makers, are Japanese who report solely to Japanese headquarters in Japan. Even as some major industries, primarily the Japanese automotive industry, is setting up assembly and parts plants world-wide (including, of course, the U.S.) the local managers there still report to their "shadow" peers, the Japanese. At the same time, the Japanese government has always been committed to protecting its home-grown industries, even becoming the best customer of some of the most corrupt domestic industries, namely, construction. "Half of all construction jobs are public works projects. Prices are inflated by the notorious dango system whereby major construction firms decide beforehand who will submit the 'low' bid and for how much".
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The Leadership of Mao Zedong, 2006.
An overview of the rise of Mao Zedong as leader of Communist China with a focus on the Long March.
1,801 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper examines Mao Zedong's rise to power in the Communist Party of China and focuses, in particular, how the Long March, in which Mao led some 130,000 men and women across 6,000 miles of China's countryside, actually promoted and solidified Mao's leadership.
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"Mao Zedong's leadership of 20th Century China has a heroic, almost mythic appeal to modern Communists, yet Chairman Mao cemented the majority of his power in the mid-1930s through a series of dramatic, forceful decisions. The greatest of these was a spectacular military campaign known as The Long March, in which Mao led some 130,000 men and women across 6,000 miles of China's countryside, losing nearly 120,000 of his soldiers to starvation and disease in the process. But by a magnificent twist of fate, instead of decimating him, the Long March proved his perseverance. It primarily created a mythology of Mao as Hero, but on more pragmatic terms it established a vital base of operations outside of the Kuomintang centers of power. It also strengthened his remaining army and roused support from a disgruntled peasant class who were later instrumental in shaping his mighty career."
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Bangladesh, 2006.
A cultural analysis of Bangladesh.
6,334 words (approx. 25.3 pages), 62 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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This paper examines the history and ethnicity of Bangladesh whose inhabitants are Bengalis, who are largely descended from Indo-Aryans who began to migrate into the country from the west thousands of years ago. In particular, it focuses on the art and literature of the region.
Outline
Current Bangladesh Ethnicity
Bangladesh History
Political Dynamics in Ancient Bengal (326 B.C. to 1204 A.D.)
Muslim Revolution in Medieval Bengal (1204-1757)
Imperial British Rule in Bangladesh (1757-1947)
The Road to Pakistan
Current Bengali Culture
Bengalese Culture and the Primacy of the Individual
Bengalese Language
Bengalese Writings as a Reflection of the National Character of Bangladesh
The National Temperament of Bangladesh as Typified Through its Legal Documents
Bangladesh National Character as Revealed Through its Literature
Bengali Poetry
Bengali Prose
Conclusion
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"Ancient Bangladesh also witnessed the flowering of temple, stupa and monastic architecture as well as Buddhist art and sculpture. There was discernible influence of the Pala art of Bengal on Javanese art. There was a close affinity between the scripts used on certain Javanese sculptures and proto-Bengali alphabet. A group of temples in Burma were built on the model of Bangladeshi temples. The architecture and iconographic ideas of Bengal inspired architects, sculptors and artists in Cambodia and the Indonesian archipelago. The influence of Pala art in Bengal could be easily traced in Nepalese and Tibetan paintings, as well as in Tang Art of China."
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Indonesia and the IMF, 2006.
An overview of the functions of the IMF and its role in the economic recovery of Indonesia.
5,610 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 136.95
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This paper outlines the mission and powers of the IMF and looks at how it helped resolve the financial crises that hit the East Asian countries in 1995. In particular, the paper focuses on the role of the IMF in helping Indonesia recover from the financial crisis that hit the Asian markets and discusses some of the criticisms aimed at the organization's policies and practices.
Outline
Introduction
The International Monetary Fund
Indonesia and the IMF
Criticism
Implementations
Summary
Conclusion
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"Among the major consequences of the crisis one cannot forget the psychological, economic, political, social, and security-oriented factors as the crisis and its effects forebode extensive implications for individual countries, the region, and the global community as a whole. As is its policy the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stepped to the aid and Indonesia and South Korea have accepted. In any case, difficult times still lie ahead, as effects of the financial crisis ripple through economies, causing social unrest and political uncertainty. The outcome remains unpredictable. What is clear is that the restoration of economic growth, trade, and investment is the surest way to reduce economic hardship, avoid social unrest, maintain political stability, and enhance security. Conversely, the longer and deeper the crisis, the greater the costs and the risks to all."
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The Great Opium Wars, 2005.
This paper discusses in detail, China's history and political structure to understand the Great Opium Wars between China and Great Britain.
4,210 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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This paper explains that, by 1800, no state or institution on earth was as old as the Chinese Empire but it was on the brink of dissolution brought on by opium addiction and the Great Opium Wars between China and Great Britain. The author points out the Emperor Tao-kuang, in an attempt to prohibit the use of opium, in 1820, demanded that the trading ships of the very powerful Britain dump their opium cargoes. The paper relates that, overwhelmingly defeated, on the 29th August 1842, the Chinese signed the Treaty of Nanking, paid an indemnity for the destroyed opium, ceded the island of Hong Kong and the opium trade remained illegal but with no way to stop it: The Chinese Imperial Government lasted only another seventy years.
Table of Contents
A Brief Political History of China
China in the 18th and 19th Century
Opium Addiction in China
The Opium Wars
The Loss of Hong Kong
The Collapse of the Chinese Empire
From the Paper
"Prior the Qin Dynasty which began around 25 AD, China was a divided country by both subculture and written language. The Qin Dynasty lasted only for 14 years under the reign of emperor, Qin Shihuang, a particularly cruel ruler. Qin Shihuang is credited for unifying the written Chinese Language and with credited with introducing an administrative system that remained in place for more than 2000 years. Principle features of this administrative system are a strong central rule and a system of provinces, governed by administrators appointed by the center. Even communist China still follows this model."
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A Critique of Confucianism, 2006.
An overview of Confucianism and a look at how Confucianism has affected Chinese civilization.
4,956 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 49 sources, MLA, $ 125.95
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This paper introduces the philosophy of Confucianism and looks at the founder of Confucianism and the impact that Confucianism has had on Chinese civilization and character. The paper also presents a short history of China and analyzes the affect that Confucianism may have had on China's politics and political systems throughout the ages.
Introduction
Who was Confucius? What is Confucianism?
How Has Confucianism Affected Chinese Civilization
Confucianism and the Chinese Character
Has Confucianism Been the Downfall of China?
A Short History of China
Theories of Democratization
Understanding Political Developments
Political Institution Thesis
Western Philosophy and Western Character
Puritans, Total Reformation for the Glory of God
The Attack of Confucianism
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"The political history of China is interesting in that most new dynasties were created by militaristic totalitarian dictators who conquered and ruled with the backing of an army of some type. These primary revolutionary regimes usually fell back on philosophical legalism as an excuse for their totalitarian excesses. If we examine the evolution each dynasty, including that of Mao Tse Tung, we can observe that the first emperor usually was an aggressive military leader, and each succeeding emperor became more scholarly and intellectual, thereby conforming more and more to the Confucian ideal of the perfect ruler. After the fall of the Chin empire and the reestablishment of the ancient schools of thought the Emperor ruled the country with the assistance of an Academic Army of Chinese Scholars dubbed "The Literati". As with any regime, there were times that the ruling emperor and the literati were in agreement and other times when there was tremendous disagreement. The Song period was one era where the Emperor and the Literati held dichotomous views of both philosophy and government. "
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Mineral Water Markets, 2006.
A paper describing the marketing strategies for mineral water that must be applied to the Indonesian market in order to be successful there.
3,135 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper details the marketing strategies that the mineral water industry must adopt in order to be successful in penetrating the Indonesian mineral water market. The paper explains that there are certain risks associated with doing business in Indonesia and that knowledge of these risks and the ability to apply marketing strategies that take into account these risks are essential to maintaining a competitive edge. The paper further explains that, while there are great challenges to marketing mineral water in Indonesia, the potential payoff is also great. Finally, the paper provides background information on the Indonesian government and economy and a recommended strategy for marketing mineral water in Indonesia.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
The Driving Reasons
Some Words of Caution
Export and Import Trends
Government and the Economy
Principal Growth Sectors
Political Factors
Marketing U.S. Products and Services
Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper
"Although the strategies of global marketing within the Mineral Water Industry is to a great extent fairly straightforward throughout the world the strategies necessary for successfully marketing Mineral Water in Indonesia presents some quite unique problems that must be addressed in order to be successful in this venture. Several companies within the industry have successfully instituted the marketing of the Mineral Water Industry wide throughout the United States (US)."
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The Asian Economic Crisis, 2004.
Examines what caused the stock markets of Southeast Asian countries to crash.
4,314 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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The old cliche claims that if it is too good to be true, it usually is. Investors and speculators- reputable international banks, brokerages, real estate manipulators and arbitrage professionals, rushed to the new open markets in Southeast Asia. The paper shows that the governments there were eager for investment, but they had little or no regulatory controls in place. The stock markets in Thailand and Manila, in Singapore and Hong Kong went through the roof, only to crash and leave countless people owing billions of dollars, and the economies of many nations in Southeast Asia in tatters. The paper examines the causes of the crash and its influence on the U.S. economy.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Its Causes
The Derivatives Fiasco
United States Actions and Reactions
Consequences of the Crisis
What Asian Governments are Doing
Effects of the Crisis on the U.S. Economy
Some Final Thoughts
References
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"The global position of the United States declined by roughly $25 billion (as, incidentally, did Western Europe's). This implies that, for the United States, it adds nearly $60 billion to the trade deficit - and even more in real terms (relevant to production and employment). Most of this deficit is due to the low valuation of South Korean and Japanese currency, prompting more imports into the United States. Deficits with Japan will increase by roughly $25 billion, and with South Korea, will increase about $10 billion. That means, Japan's surplus will increase more than $80 billion, all because of the Asian financial turmoil."
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"How to Do Business with the Japanese", 2005.
This paper describes the business culture of Japan based on the book "How to Do Business with the Japanese" by Boye deMente.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that Americans and other Westerners find negotiating with Japanese both frustrating and fascinating because Westerns are unable to believe things are as they seem in Japanese business proceedings, which results in some unusual and roundabout ways of negotiation. The author points out the difficulty of using advertising created in America because many English terms simply do not translate properly into Japanese and many of the people working at so-called "English-speaking agencies" do not speak English well enough. This paper concludes that, although the book was written in 1993, the author's description of the hard and fast traditional ways the Japanese strongly insist on doing business with foreigners means it will be well into the 21st century before anything changes and the Japanese will come to realize that some of their frustrating business methods need to be updated and internationalized.
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"The language barriers are formidable. DeMente figures only about 5% of all interpreters from Japanese to English are truly competent, which means that often the nuances of both languages fail to get translated and everyone misses the point. Even in lighthearted situations, the misunderstandings can be hard to grasp. At an Osaka hotel, next to a series of sunlamps in the spa, there was a sign which read "To Kill Water Bugs." Actually, the lamps were for athlete's foot treatment, but the Japanese term for Athlete's foot is mizu mushi which translates as "water bugs"."
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