Essays about: "the foreign works"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 47 essays containing the words the foreign works.
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16. Cross-Cultural Training : A Study on the use and Attitudes of Cross-Cultural Training in a Swedish Multinational Small and Medium Enterprise
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälleAbstract : Globalization is unsealing national boundaries and cross-cultural interactions are becoming a natural part of modern business. Many enterprises are going international, as a result, there is an increasing need of sending employees, so called expatriates, abroad. Operating in a foreign market require certain knowledge. READ MORE
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17. The Tiger in the Cage : Discourse on China's Engagement in Kenya
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologiAbstract : Using as a point of departure Max Weber's concept of the "iron cage" of capitalism and Marcel Mauss' notions of reciprocity, along with more recent works of China-Africa relations, this study aims to counter dominant Western narratives that frame China as a neocolonial power and suggests some explanations as to why such narratives gain so much traction in international circles. Such narratives are provided support by comparisons with the European colonization of Africa, but often fail to take into account the differences in China's foreign policies, as well as the potential for growth and development allowed by Chinese engagement. READ MORE
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18. Russia’s Economic Influence and its Effect on the Quality of Governance in CEE since 1996 – An Analysis
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : The recent geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West and the deconsolidation processes in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries have recently sparked a debate on Russia’s foreign policy strategy. This thesis analyzes whether an increase in Russian economic activity in CEE is associated with a decline in the quality of governance in the region. READ MORE
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19. Glodomestication – IT Works both Ways. The linkage of Indian IT INVs’ internationalization process and creation of a competitive advantage
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : During the past years, the phenomenon of International New Ventures (INV) from emerging markets has been increasingly acknowledged where globalization has facilitated their internationalization into new foreign markets. As a result, this has led to the creation of a more dynamic and global market place, which has increased the need for firms to distinguish themselves through their competitive advantage. READ MORE
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20. POWER IN TRANSLATION. Bringing Japan to the West
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturerAbstract : Studying the Japanese language in translation is highly interesting, given its many unique linguistic features and the distinctive cultural setting in which it is primarily used. Adopting Japanese works into Western languages like Swedish or English is therefore very challenging, as there is no shared syntax, language family or cultural background. READ MORE
