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Kuwait and Asian Expatriate Workers, 2004.
Examines the problem of the maltreatment of Asian workers in Kuwait, especially women.
1,682 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper shows that the examination of the treatment of expatriate workers in Kuwait leads to the conclusion that, while Western expatriates are offered fair treatment, and their contribution is adequately valued, Asian workers should be discouraged, through the publication of the abuse that Asian expatriates experience in Kuwait, from working in Kuwait. The paper also argues that the Kuwaiti government needs to be encouraged to pass labor laws to protect the country's Asian expatriate population, especially the women laborers. The paper includes a detailed outline.
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"Western expatriates in Kuwait are highly valued and their presence and contribution is considered imperative to the country's development. American and European males and females are intensively recruited, as Robert E. Looney observes in an article published in International Journal of Social Economics, titled "Foreign Workers and the Provision of Public Services: The Case of Kuwait." Besides the fact that Western expatriates receive high salaries from their employers, the Kuwaiti government offers them access to important public services. These include health care and education. However, this particular group does not make use of these free services, or at least only an average of .45% do, because their employment contracts and their salaries allow them access to private health care and education. The interesting aspect of "Kuwaiti generosity" is that it only covers native Kuwaitis and Westerners but not other groups, such as expatriate Arabs and Asians (Looney)."
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Expatriate Workers in Iraq, 2004.
Discusses the dangers for foreigners to work in Iraq at the present moment.
1,648 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper argues that, despite the fact that there is an active recruitment of Westerners to Iraq, whether by business organizations, the U.S. government, or international humanitarian organizations, and many view the successful recruitment of expatriates as necessary for the rebuilding of the country, Westerners should be discouraged from working in Iraq for the time being because the population links them to the occupation army and targets them for attacks. The paper argues that the occupation army does not provide foreigners with the necessary security, and Iraq is a dangerous war zone of Iraqis against Western political powers at the present. The paper includes a detailed outline.
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"The change in Iraq's investment laws were intended to attract expatriates and foreign investment into the country. The post-war investment laws only increased Iraqi resentment against Westerners. The revised economic laws and the foreign investments they attracted and continue to attract convinced many Iraqis that the war was economically motivated. Several developments have confirmed this suspicion because, as reported by Bill Rosenberg in "War Profiteers: Corporate Beneficiaries of the US War On Iraq," contracts for the rebuilding of Iraq and the management of important sectors in its economy, such as roads and telecommunications were given by the Bush Administration to American corporations. From the Iraqi point of view, this means that the U.S. military, under the directions of the Bush Administration, did not simply destroy the country and its infrastructure services like electricity and telecommunications but its corporations will profit from this destruction."
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Expatriate Management, 2004.
This paper discusses the human resource management of expatriate employees.
3,640 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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This paper explains that expatriates, who have a failure rate nearly double that of employees in the U.S., pose their own unique challenges to human resource management (HR), but often are not included in any formal policies of HR, especially in smaller and medium size companies. The author points out that expatriate job dissatisfaction, which is one of the leading reasons of expatriate failure, is caused by the organization of the overseas job, the skills and characteristics of the expatriate, HR policies governing the international employees, and the cultural environment of the host country. The paper stresses that job satisfaction is linked to the direct involvement of HR in the expatriate process; therefore, HR needs to design expatriate programs including training and support for pre-assignment, assignment, and repatriation.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Cost of the Expatriate
General Human Resource Cost Concerns
Managing Expatriate Cost
Job Satisfaction among Expatriates
Recruiting Competencies
Job Satisfaction
Female Expatriates
Best Practices of Multi National Firms
Recommendations to Human Resource Management
Conclusion
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"Texas Instruments gives us the best example of expatriate pre-assignment packages. Part of their expatriate program involves training, orientation, and International etiquette courses. Texas instruments provides expatriates with ?University? in house in preparation for assignment, this ?University? includes courses in International Etiquette,
what to expect while on assignment, support available, job expectations and training as well as relocation assistance. By providing a comprehensive package, the potential expatriate has an opportunity to review the position and determine if it is the best course of action, this also allows HR to determine which candidate posses the ability to adapt and fit the position best, improving the job satisfaction of the expatriate."
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Managing the Expatriate Manager, 2002.
Examines the advantages and disadvantages of sending an employee to a foreign country to manage a branch of a company.
1,759 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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Globalization is one of the major trends in the business environment, with companies increasingly looking to enter global markets. This creates a need for companies to manage international operations effectively. One option is to send an employee to the foreign location to live and work, with this manager known as an expatriate manager. This process has significant advantages and disadvantages, including the fact that it often fails. However, a closer look at the process in this paper shows that problems can be effectively prevented. This requires being aware of potential problems, selecting the right employee to take on the role of expatriate and preparing the expatriate and their family for the experience. To consider this further, the advantages and disadvantages of an expatriate are considered in the paper. This is followed by a discussion of how an expatriate can be selected and effectively prepared for the role.
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"A high-context culture is defined as one "in which communication is used to enhance personal relationships" (Daft, 1997, p. 475). Asian and Arab nations are examples of high-context cultures. A low-context culture is defined as one "in which communication is used to exchange facts and information" (Daft, 1997, p. 475). Germany, England and the United States are examples of low-context cultures. These differences mean that two people can attempt to communicate and yet receive completely different messages. For example, an American expatriate may speak to a Japanese businessman in the hope of developing a working relationship. The American may talk about business, while the Japanese businessman makes idle conversation. The American may see this as the Japanese avoiding the conversation, while not realizing that the Japanese businessman is trying to develop a relationship. The end result can be failure and frustration."
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Expatriate Repatriation, 2002.
Analysis of the process of expatriate repatriation in U.S. organizations.
6,325 words (approx. 25.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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This study provides an in-depth analysis of the process of expatriate repatriation, commitment and retention in today?s U.S. organizations. It defines the importance of retaining repatriated employees within a given organization and identifies some of the reasons why employees choose to leave an organization shortly after repatriation. Finally, conclusions are drawn and recommendations made regarding the repatriation process and its long-lasting effects on employees as well as organizations.
Introduction
The Process of Repatriation
Review of Related Literature
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"Employees that have been selected to commit a portion of their professional lives overseas must make many sacrifices that may affect the rest of their lives. Many decisions must be made regarding ties to the homeland, including how to manage the residence, if spouses and children will also travel overseas, and how to effectively compensate employees for their commitment."
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Expatriate U.S. Managers and Cultural Adaptation, 2003.
Examines the issue of expatriate U.S. managers and their cultural adaptation .
5,290 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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The paper examines the issue of expatriate U.S. managers and their cultural adaptation. It provides an overview of the topic and looks at the multiple challenges that expat managers face. The paper looks at the necessary core competencies and attributes as well as the need to develop a multicultural, international workforce.
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"Expatriate American managers working in such locations as Europe Asia Latin America and the Middle East face multiple challenges that must be met and overcome if they and their companies are to succeed in the global marketplace ..."
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Expatriate Management, 2002.
An analysis of how to run a company primarily where most of the employees are expatriates from other countries.
3,743 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper discusses the effective management of expatriate strategies, the problems with mixing the European and American cultures and the diversities, differences, costs and ethical issues. It uses as an example, an American printing company that employs many European expatriates.
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Background
Defining the problem
Literature Review
Problem Analysis
Possible Solutions
Solutions and Implementations
Justification
References
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"The theory of employee financial participation is the promotion of employee ownership Oce Printing systems, which would encourage employee concern and take a greater interest in developing new concepts and ideas for the company. If the employees were involved in profit sharing, and felt a long-term connection to the business, they would not look at this as just another job they leave at the end of the day. Employees would be receptive to new and changing technologies and ideas that the company increased profits and expansions. Commitment and dedication from the employees are increased when there is financial involvement, even if the customers decide to go on to work for someone else. (poustma, Huijgen, May 99)"
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Expatriate, Repatriation, and Commitment, 2004.
This paper is a complete research study to further understand successful strategies utilized to increase more positive outcomes associated with repatriation of employees who are returning to the home organization.
12,035 words (approx. 48.1 pages), 41 sources, APA, $ 233.95
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This paper examines the problem of employees sent on assignment overseas, who often experience difficulties upon their return to the U.S. and must readjust to the culture with which they once closely were identified. The author explains that organizations with successful repatriation programs have identified various requirements and employee needs, which result in employee retention for an extended period. The paper reviews the study?s research design, which is the qualitative and quantitative exploration and analysis of information, known as historiography, that provides a systematic process of the study of prior historical research.
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Factors Influencing Expatriation and Repatriation
Alternative Models of Repatriation
Shorter Expatriation Periods
Adaptation Model
Career Transitions Model
Organizational Support Model
Research Methodology
Research Design
Statistical Analysis
Data Collection
Findings of the Study
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"The basic question facing companies and their expatriate employees is whether any formal or informal repatriation program is offered. While this may seem obvious, the answer differs greatly from company to company. The existence of formal repatriation programs tends to be quite low. One research project by the Conference Board found a little more than one-third, or 36% of respondents offered some sort of repatriation assistance (CLC). Another recent survey found only 27% of the companies surveyed had such a program (HR Reporter). The length of the training varies from less than one day to two or three weeks. Of the respondents, 36.7 percent said their programs were a day or less, and 23.3 percent said they lasted two to three days. More than 26 percent said the training varies by the location of the assignment."
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Guidelines for the Expatriate Employee, 2002.
A look at the trend of working for multinational companies in remote places and the employee needs in such a situation.
2,255 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines the concept of relocation of employees which has become very popular in the globalization era. This paper presents factors which need to be considered in order to make this relocation successful. It lists factors such as the provision of basic needs, medical assistance, legal assistance, security concerns, tax and salary information and work permits.
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"Before the advent of the Internet, International business used to be the realm of only very large corporate entities. Rapid advances in communications made International business not only cheaper but faster as well. The Internet provides almost instantaneous communication anywhere in the world. These advances have led to the feasibility of smaller companies operating in the global market place. Cheaper airfares and laptops make doing business from a remote location practical and commonplace. It is not surprising that more and more moderate to small sized companies are choosing to do business and open branches in other countries. International business is no longer only for the super-giants."
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Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq, 2006.
Argues that the US was right to invade Iraq in 2003 because Iraq possessed and intended to use weapons of mass destruction.
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This political study argues that the American cause for the invasion of Iraq was valid due to the availability of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in Iraq before 2003. American military forces invaded Iraq in 2003 due to the fact that Saddam Hussein had created, stored, and was going to attack his neighbors with various missiles and chemical based weapons. In this manner, the evidence supporting the fact that Syria had helped Saddam Hussein move the weapons before the American invasion of 2003 is presented in this study. Although the United Nations had previously thought that there was an absence for cause for the American invasion of 2003 of Iraq, the evidence is growing against these claims.
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Iraq War, 2005.
Argues that the real reasons for the war with Iraq had nothing to do with the threat Iraq posed and had everything to do with the control of the vast oil reserves in that country.
2,613 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This report focuses on showing how the leaders of the United States and other First World nations have blatantly attacked a sovereign nation with the sole purpose of extracting that nation?s oil reserves for the oligarchy and future positioning of the precious resource.
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"Some history on the Iraqi nation has shown that they are and have not been financially stable even with all of this natural resource available. Iraq is actually an original member of the Ottoman Empire but was occupied by Britain during World War I. ?In stages over the next dozen years, Iraq attained its independence as a kingdom in 1932. A "republic" was proclaimed in 1958, but in actuality a series of military strongmen have ruled the country since then, the latest was Saddam Hussein.? (Iraq) In the mid 1980?s, the nation of Iraq created for itself a massive financial problem due to its high expenditures to support an eight-year war with Iran. Iraq also suffered mass destruction of their oil export facilities during that war which caused them deplete income and forced them to borrow large amounts of money from the world in an effort to maintain itself. ?Iraq suffered economic losses from the war of at least $100 billion. After hostilities ended in 1988, oil exports gradually increased with the construction of new pipelines and restoration of damaged facilities.? (Iraq)"
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The U.S. War on Iraq, 2004.
Analysis of U.S. policies toward Iraq, especially with regard to the U.S. war against Iraq.
2,749 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper looks at the war on Iraq and considers whether U.S. policy towards Iraq can prevail through an analysis of eight facets of this policy: international trade; weapons of mass destruction; democratization; the war against tyranny vs. the grab for oil; the ?shock and awe? tactics used at the beginning of the war; the U.S. occupation vs. liberation; whether the new government of Iraq will be Iraqi run or whether Iraq will become a puppet state; and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The analysis is performed by means of an in-depth literature review, with relevant statistical support where necessary. It is found that the war on Iraq was founded on false premises and that the current U.S. policy towards Iraq is not sustainable for the Iraqi people nor for the honor of the U.S. government.
Introduction
Methodology and Methods
Literature Review
Results and Findings
Conclusions/Discussion
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"The war on Iraq (which some people would argue was an illegal invasion on Iraq, as it happened without regard for international law and also pre-emptively) began almost one year ago, and despite the fact that the U.S. government is trying to persuade its populace that the war is over, by making a show of handing power back to the people of Iraq (although it is not yet known who those people will be, or if those people will agree enough in the meantime to form a democratic governing body), the war is far from over. Day by day, the number of dead and the number of casualties increase in Iraq, with bombings and disagreements amongst rival Iraqi groups, most obviously the different factions of Muslims, the Shi?as and the Sunnis."
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Should the U.S. Stay in Iraq?, 2006.
A discussion regarding the issue of the U.S. remaining in Iraq.
2,986 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper reviews various issues relating to the U.S. presence in Iraq and discusses whether the U.S. should remain there. The paper takes a look at various factors that influence this question. The paper concludes by arguing against the continued presence of the U.S. in Iraq.
Outline:
What is the Cost of the War So Far?
Have the Bush Administration's Justifications for the Iraq War Turned out to be Valid?
Have the Bush Administration Facts and Statements Stood the Test of Accuracy?
Facts on World Wide Terror Attacks
Public Opinion: Should the U.S. still be in Iraq?
Latest Public Opinion
Retired Generals' Opinions
Should the U.S. Stay in Iraq? Can the U.S. Win in Iraq?
Should the U.S. Stay in Iraq? What is the Death Toll?
Should the U.S. Stay in Iraq? Conclusion
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"Bush has tried to bolster the polling numbers that have show increasing distaste for the Iraq war, but every number that has been published in recent months shows he is failing, because the American people believe the war effort is failing and was perhaps wrongfully launched in the first place. "
"On September 28, 2005, four days after 100,000 protesters marched in Washington, D.C., Bush launched a "counteroffensive," Benedetto writes. Bush said then, "Our strategy is clear in Iraq. We're on the offense. We have a plan to win." And following that, Bush went on to issue 13 more speeches in Iraq, but since the news out of Iraq is so grim, and so many lives are being lost, it's hard for the president to rally support with words the American people have heard again and again."
"The news of continuing deaths cannot be overcome by speeches," said James Thurber, a political science professor at American University in Washington, D.C. Meantime, the Gallop Poll posed this "agree or not agree" statement: "The United States should mind its own business internationally and let other countries get along as best they can on their own." In March, 2003, only 33% of those polled agreed, and 62% disagreed. In April, 2006, however, three years into the Iraq war, 46% agree with that statement and 51% disagree, the USA Today reports."
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U.S. Relations with Iraq Prior to the Invasion of Kuwait, 2002.
A discussion of the economic, military, and political aspects of Iraq-U.S. relationship during the years immediately prior to Iraq?s invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 78.95
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The paper begins with a brief historical background of Iraqi government and policies. The development of U.S. policy supporting Iraq over Iran, including issues of economic and military aid, policies on the exportation of technology to Iraq and political relations are outlined. Iraq's role in the Arab-Israeli peace process is also discussed as it relates to US policy.
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"The emergence of the United States as the foremost Western power and the heir to British imperialism after the Second World War had made it almost inevitable that it would play a major role in the oil-rich Middle East region. Since that time the United States and Iraq have had a tumultuous and complex history, played out in the backdrop of the strategic importance of the Middle East and its vast oil resources, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the Iran-Iraq dispute. For most Americans, however, the history of their country?s relationship with Iraq started with the Gulf War of 1991, UN sanctions, Saddam?s defiance, periodic bombings, and the recent description of Iraq as part of an ?Axis of Evil? by President Bush. The fact that the US-Iraq relations were not always so hostile-especially in the years immediately prior to Iraq?s invasion of Kuwait in 1990?therefore, comes as a surprise to many. Although a veil of secrecy was kept over these relations at the time, subsequent congressional and media inquiries after the Gulf War have shed considerable light on the nature of these relations - the scandal having come to be known as Iraqgate."
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The U.S. Should Not Invade Iraq, 2002.
Argues that an attack on Iraq by the United States is detrimental to U.S. and global interests and that there are much more effective ways to fight terrorism than by initiating a war with Iraq.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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Over the course of the last five decades, the world has looked to the United States of America to stand up and provide a model of international leadership and stability in order to help manage international and internal military, political, and economic problems. Until now, we have acted as the world's protector, taking down bullies after they have hurt and harmed others. This year, however, or early into next, our position, to never take the first shot that will start a war will change, if George W. Bush has his way. We, as a nation, have played a direct role in the improvement of the world condition by quelling conflict wherever we could. But, Iraq, the target of our renewed aggression, will prove to be a much different animal than the others we have captured and tamed since 1945. Iraq's power is not really in its arsenal or in its military (both of which are small, primitive by comparison to the U.S., and ineffective), it is in its ability to motivate thousands if not millions of individuals to act without coordination in a violent and unpredictable manner against the United States and the rest of the western world. It is the purpose of this paper to demonstrate the extreme danger and relative uselessness in attacking Iraq, to show that to do so is an exercise in futility, and that we can pursue much more effective means of preventing terrorism than to stir up the hornets' nest.
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