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Post-Communist Poland, 2006.
An examination of the post-communist transformation of Poland from a command economy to a market system.
6,700 words (approx. 26.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 152.95
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This paper describes the privatization process that Poland underwent following the demise of communist control of the country. The paper describes the country's struggles with the transformation from a command economy to a market system as well as the positive results that resulted from the transformation. Additionally, the paper describes the lessons that were learned from the transformation process and concludes with a positive assessment of the country's economic future not only for foreign investors but for local investors as well.
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"Even with all these positive results of small privatization in Poland, there were still problems with privatization as a whole in Poland. In September 1990, the Ministry of Privatization prepared and published its Privatization Program, Program Prywatyzacji, where it assumed that between 1991-1995, 50 percent of all enterprises would be privatized. At the time of the publication of the program there was a great deal of optimism that privatization and foreign investment would solve much of the country's economic problems and would be achieved fairly rapidly. "This illusion of rapid privatization became apparent when the newly established Office of the Plenipotentiary for Transformation Changes together with Western experts began preparing the framework for privatization in Poland. The foreign experts focused almost exclusively on a firm-by-firm sale strategy, which was similar to other programs implemented in other parts of the world. This customized approach was likely to bog down for political, economic, and financial reasons before a significant portion of the state firms could actually be privatized."
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History of Communism in Poland and its Fall, 2004.
An in-depth analysis into how Polish companies have reacted to ethical issues and changes in business standards since the fall of Communism in 1989.
19,289 words (approx. 77.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The dissertation looks at the history of communism in Poland and its fall. The dissertation then looks at the economy of Poland, the main natural resources, the economy under Communism, the centrally planned economy, and the economy after the fall of Communism. The dissertation then moves on to looking at the processes of marketization and stabilization in Poland and the macroeconomic indicators for the crucial 1990-1991 period. The privatization process in Poland follows, and the subsequent structure of the economy is analyzed. The main markets supporting the economy, i.e., fuels and energy, industry, agriculture, fishing and forestry, banking and finance, and foreign trade are examined. Once the economic history of Poland has been discussed and analyzed, the dissertation then moves to looking at how Polish companies have reacted to ethical issues and changes in business standards since the fall of communism in 1989. This takes the form of looking, principally, at what constitutes ethical business in Poland, how ethical business is regulated and monitored in Poland, how changes have been made so far in business ethics in Poland since the fall of Communism, and how these changes relate to changes over the same period at an international level. A discussion of the merits of entering into the EU, in terms of business ethics, is also provided.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Poland?s Economy Pre-Communism?s Fall
Section 1.1. Poland?s Natural Resources
Section 1.1.1. Minerals and Fuels
Section 1.1.2. Agricultural Resources
Section 1.1.3. Labor Force
Section 1.2. The Polish Economy Under Communism
Section 1.2.1. System Structure
Section 1.2.2. Development Strategy
Section 1.3. The Centrally-Planned Economy
Section 1.3.1. Establishing the Planning Formula
Section 1.3.2. Retrenchment and Adjustment in the 1960s
Section 1.3.3. Reliance on Technology in the 1970s
Section 1.3.4. Reform Failure in the 1980s
Chapter 2: Poland?s Economy After the Fall of Communism
Section 2.1. Poland After the Fall of Communism
Section 2.2. Fall of Communism
Section 2.3. Marketization and Stabilization
Section 2.3.1. Required Short-Term Changes
Section 2.3.2. The Shock Strategy
Section 2.3.3. Initial Results
Section 2.3.4. Long-Term Requirements
Section 2.4. Macroeconomic Indicators for 1990-91
Section 2.4.1. Price Increases
Section 2.4.2. Impact on Productivity and Wages
Section 2.4.3. Statistical Distortions
Section 2.4.4. Agricultural Imbalances
Section 2.4.5. Causes of Decline
Section 2.5.The Polish Post-Communism Privatization Process
Section 2.6. Structure of Poland?s Economy: Post-Communism
Section 2.6.1. Fuels and Energy
Section 2.6.2. Coal
Section 2.6.3. Oil and Gas
Section 2.6.4. Power Generation
Section 2.6.5. Industry
Section 2.6.6. Light Industry
Section 2.6.7. Automotive Industry
Section 2.6.8. Construction Machinery
Section 2.6.9. Banking and Finance
Section 2.7. The State Banking System
Section 2.8. Banking Reform, 1990-92
Section 2.8.1. Insurance and Securities Reform
Section 2.8.2. New Financial Institutions
Section 2.8.3. Foreign Loans and Money Supply
Section 2.8.4. Foreign Trade
Section 2.8.5. The Foreign Trade Mechanism
Section 2.9. Post-communist Policy Adjustments
Section 2.10. The Role of Currency Exchange
Section 2.11. Foreign Investment
Chapter 3: Business Ethics in Poland
Section 3.1. Introduction
Section 3.2. What is Meant (and Understood) by the Term ?Business Ethics? in Poland?
Section 3.3. Developing Standards of Business Ethics in Poland
Section 3.3.1. The Polish Transition
Section 3.3.2. Difficulties in Adjusting
Section 3.3.3. Identifying the Problem: Polish Chamber Survey Results
Section 3.3.4. Setting Ethical Standards
Section 3.3.5. Letting Market Forces Work
Section 3.3.6. The Highlights from the Polish Chamber's Sample Code of Ethics
Section 3.3.7. Western Aid In Fighting Corruption
Chapter 4: Conclusions
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"Poland's climate features moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall that enable cultivation of most temperate-zone crops, including all the major grains, several industrial crops, and several varieties of fruit (www.countrystudies.us/poland.htm). Crops are distributed according to the substantial regional variations in soil and length of growing season (www.countrystudies.us/poland.htm). The sandy soils of the central plains are most suitable for rye, the richer soil in the south favors wheat and barley, and the poorer soil of the north is used for oats (www.countrystudies.us/poland.htm). All parts of Poland favor potato cultivation; sugar beets, the most important industrial crop, grow mainly in the west and southeast (www.countrystudies.us/poland.htm)."
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Post Communism, 2002.
A look at the variant paths of post-communist Russia, Poland and Hungary.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines how the past ten years have seen great changes in the formerly communist countries of Eastern Europe and how bound together for years under the Soviet yoke, these nations have now embarked upon their own individual paths as sovereign states. In particular it looks at Russia, Poland, and Hungary and how all three once shared a common form of government and a single social system. It analyzes how these three distinct nations were put together into the crucible of the Communist State and how each have emerged re-cast in a different manner. Russia, Poland and Hungary seek their own futures in the contemporary world.
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"The Communist state as it came to exist in the Soviet Bloc was first developed in Russia. In many ways, many of its principles were deeply ingrained in Russian History. The autocracy of the tsars was reflected in the authoritarian nature of the communist party and state apparatus. Just as the Tsar of All the Russia had once demanded absolute and unquestioning obedience from his many subject peoples, so too did the Russian Communist State demand unblinking loyalty from its citizens. And as no power was beyond the tsar, so was no aspect of political, social, or cultural control outside the scope of the ruling Communist party. The Communist Party as first led by Vladimir Illyich Lenin, and further developed by Joseph Stalin, controlled every aspect of its people?s lives."
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The Declining Influence of the Communists in France, 2001.
A discussion on why the Communist vote and influence of the Communist Party in France has declined and whether this decline destined to continue.
2,551 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper begins by looking at how the French Communist Party enjoyed such great power and influence in the years following World War II. It then examines why this strength has waned in the past 50 years including the constitutional changes of 1958, the failure of the Communist-Socialist alliance, the decreasing relevance of Communist policies, the increase in working class affluence and the fall of Communist regimes elsewhere.
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"The PCF enjoyed its greatest levels of popularity between 1946-1958. During this time, the Communists were helped greatly by a number of features of French politics and society. For instance, French democracy was far from solid following the revival of numerous undemocratic ideas during the Vichy regime, and indeed, Communism was not perceived as quite so radical a Left Wing force immediately following the Second World War. Therefore, it was possible for the PCF to destabilise the fragile, unstable coalition governments that existed until 1958. In addition, a Left Wing split existed in France at this time, which ensured that the Communists had no significant Left Wing opposition to contend with, and similarly, the PCF?s foreign policies tended to be very similar to those of the powerful Gaullist Party of the 1950s and 60s, which would again allow them to appear less radical a party."
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Communism in Poland and Yugoslavia, 2007.
An examination of the rise and fall of Communism in Yugoslavia and Poland.
1,453 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The paper compares and contrasts the rise of Communism in Yugoslavia and Poland. The paper examines the social-political support, the political allies, the political antagonists and revolutionary incidents against the communist regime. The paper highlights the similarities and notes that the only difference is regarding the fall of the Communist ideals.
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Rise of Communism in Yugoslavia
The Social-Political Support
The Political Allies
The Political Antagonists and the Association Thereof
Revolutionary Incidents Against the Communist Regime
Rise of Communism in Poland
The Social-Political Support
The Political Allies
The Political Antagonists and the Association Thereof
Revolutionary Incidents against the Communist Regime
Conclusion
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"The historical events leading to the communist invasion of both territories, Poland and Yugoslavia were external influences and occurred as the aftermath of the Second World War when the Nazis were attempting to create a communist power block. The takeover was somewhat willing in Poland based on the manipulative skills of the Soviet Government while in Yugoslavia the Red Army had to force their way into the territory, in both cases, however, they had to force their authority to maintain control over the captured territory."
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Poland and Yugoslavia, 2007.
This paper explores the effects of the fall of communism on Poland and Yugoslavia.
1,314 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses how the fall of the communist systems around Europe had different effects and repercussions for communist countries and determined the historical evolution between economic success and disarray. The paper reveals that Poland and Yugoslavia now stand at practically opposing points of development. The paper looks at their respective systems of government and the economic factor. The paper demonstrates how Poland is a good example of the effects Western countries have had on its economic and political scene, whereas Yugoslavia represents a country still facing the chains of transition, with little European prospects.
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"Overall, the first clear distinction is their positioning in relation to the international organizations and forums. Poland, on the one hand, is a solid member of the European Union, and its largest trading partner, according to official figures. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Poland, 2007)This historical outcome is the result of increased political efforts by the leadership in Warsaw to improve the visibility of their country in Europe. Thus, the political engagement of the Polish government made it possible for Poland to sign the European Agreement on 16 December 1991 "which established an associate relationship between the EC and the Republic of Poland." (Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Poland, 2007)"
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Business in Poland, 2005.
A discussion on conducting business in Poland.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper considers some of the values and cultural differences that are critical to understanding in order to conduct business successfully in Poland. The paper concludes that Poland and the European Union need to build personal relationships to ensure business success.
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"All business relationships require that the parties involve have an understanding of the others' needs and requirements. This can be difficult when all of the parties-suppliers, customers, shareholders, employee ..."
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Transition in Poland, 2002.
Discusses political and economic changes in Poland since the fall of communism.
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This paper examines the process of economic and political transformation that has occurred in Poland since 1989. In both political and economic terms the transformation of Poland has led the Eastern European countries. This paper examines the process, the benefits and the problems of transition in Poland.
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The Nazi Occupation of Poland and France, 2007.
This paper examines WWII and the differences in the way the Nazis treated their subjects after their invasions of Poland and France.
3,315 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper stresses that many of Germany's policies in both Poland and France during the occupation were similar as far as the Jewish population was concerned; however, the people of France clearly showed more willingness to cooperate with these policies than the Poles, despite the fact that Poland had a much larger Jewish population, in both numbers and per capita, than France. The author further points out that the Germans systematically destroyed the economy of Poland for the solitary purpose of helping the German war effort; whereas, the Germans gave many resources to the French economy to help reestablish it after the devastation from WWI. The paper relates that, in the sphere of government, France was given autonomy through the Vichy government, whereas the Poles, seen as nothing better than pack animals, barely more worthy of life than Jews, were given no such autonomy.
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"One of the first actions of the German administration of Northern France was to try to make the region economically stable again. This was not done out of the goodness of the Nazis' hearts, but rather because France could become a valuable factory for war material and food. This area of France was also where the proposed invasion of Britain, "Operation Sealion", was to be launched. The iron, steel, and other natural resource industries were nationalized in order to give the Germans better control. In order to try to prevent wartime inflation and shortages, price controls were instituted."
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"The Soviet Communist Party", 2002.
A review of the book "The Soviet Communist Party" by Ronald J. Hill and Peter Frank.
1,301 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses Ronald J. Hill and Peter Frank's book "The Soviet Communist Party" which attempts to introduce the West to the finer points of Communist Party rule in the Soviet Union. It examines the book topic by topic and looks at how the authors manage to put across details of the organizations, institutions, legal structures and personnel of the Communist system. It evaluates how the authors link much of their discussion directly to historical events and time periods, giving the reader a sense of how their topic relates to the real world.
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"Under "Party Membership" the authors give attention to the details of party membership, including seeking such membership, the documents involved, the assessment of candidates, and the significance of achieving party membership. Membership involved certain obligations as well as benefits. Among the obligations were learning the principles of "communist morality," including identification with the concept of the collective, with respect for the working man, with comradely cooperation, patriotism, and the struggle against bourgeois ideology. The member was also expected to set an example to others, fulfill obligations to the party, and remain devoted to the cause."
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Marketing in Poland, 2003.
Discusses culture, environment, and marketing strategy for Ford cars in Poland.
8,050 words (approx. 32.2 pages), 35 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper discusses culture, environment, and marketing strategy for Ford Motor Company cars in Poland. It examines Polish history and recent events in Poland, and presents a cultural and economic profile upon which to base a marketing strategy. The paper considers Poland a viable market for Ford.
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"This report focuses on Poland a country which has experienced significant economic reforms and privatization in the wake of political changes taking place after Poland has enjoyed rapid growth in ..."
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Economic Integration and Post-Soviet States, 2002.
How the post-Soviet states which to enter the European market.
4,650 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 169.95
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This paper examines attempts to integrate post-Soviet economies in Eastern Europe into the world economy. This paper examines Poland as case study. It examines its economy in transition and its efforts to increase economic integration with Western Europe.
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Communist Rule in East Europe, 2002.
A look at the four countries overtaken by Communist rule after WWII in Europe.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper is intended to explain how the four states of Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia came to be ruled by Communist parties during the period 1944-1948.
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France and Poland: A Study in Contrasts, 2004.
Compares the history of France and Poland during the last years of the 18th century and into the 19th century.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper compares the different histories of France and Poland and how the Catholic Church affected those histories. The paper points out how Poland's embrace of the Catholic Church was what helped Poland maintain its national identity and encourage Polish attempts at resistance against oppression.This is compared to the way France rejected what it saw as the medieval system of Church and State and how this, in turn, united the French people into a single indivisible entity and allowed for the rapid modernization and industrialization of the country.
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"Few countries in Europe have such widely differing modern histories as France and Poland. Both began the modern era as ancient Catholic monarchies. Each nation covered a large expanse of territory and could claim, at least in theory, to be a power within its own region. There however, the comparison stops. France was a relatively well-organized, and fairly coherent state under the rule of a powerful king and a centralizing absolute monarchy. Poland, on the hand, was a hold-over from the medieval past, an elective monarchy dominated by an overweening, exceedingly numerous aristocracy. While France was destined to enter the Nineteenth Century as a powerful empire, and to become more highly centralized than ever before, Poland would, at almost the very same time, completely disappear from the map. Absorbed into Russia, Germany, and Austria, the Polish people would be condemned to a long continuation of the Middle Ages, and to an equally long fight for freedom and for membership in the modern world."
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Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina Compared, 2006.
A brief history of the societies and economic systems of Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
2,105 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper takes a historical look at the nations of Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina and compares and contrasts their societies and economic systems. The paper discusses both their similarities and their differences, examining their social and economic structure in both the post-communist era as well as the medieval era.
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"The culture area or geographic region within which the human population shares similar culture traits, patterns of cultural ecology and a similar ways of life for Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina have perhaps only one common political thread, post communism. Each society's cultural traits include many of the same desires felt in western countries that have material form, a recognized function, or an acknowledged value to their culturally related group. None of the foregoing functions independently; rather, each influences others in such universal cultural institutions as religion, political and economic systems, and those means by which a society attempts to maintain internal stability, defends itself against real or perceived threats, and sustains itself through the use of material environmental resources. Bosnia-Herzegovina is a society of two: Muslims and Croats. Their economy struggling out of the quagmire of civil war. Poland on the other hand, began its parliamentary democracy in 1989 pulling its economy, not from civil unrest, but near bankruptcy."
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