Essays on Costa Rica

In the business operation, outsourcing refers to the act of contracting out some business processes to a third party. The factors that drive business to decide on outsourcing their business processes are diverse. They include factors such as technological development, skilled laborers, costs such as labor cost and raw materials amongst other factors. Outsourcing can either be done within the same country or outside often referred to as offshoring and nearshoring respectively. Some of the major drivers that force businesses to outsource some of the business process include costs, strict government regulations, taxes and incentives (Carmel & Nicholson, 2007). In ...

Introduction

The U.S. airline industry continues to be fiercely competitive, due to a combination of rising costs, increased government regulation, fluctuating macroeconomic conditions, and increasingly price sensitive consumers (Southwest Airlines, 2016a). Environmental pressures have led to several mergers and acquisitions within the industry, including major carriers as well as regional and domestic carriers (Southwest Airlines, 2016a). Low-cost domestic airline carriers that offer non-stop service to popular domestic and tourist destinations within North America have emerged as formidable competitors to large, international carriers such as United Airlines. Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air are two carriers that focus on variations of the ...

The response of states to the emergence in the second half of the 20th century as a result of civil unrest and armed conflicts of large numbers of refugees in Africa and Latin America became the adoption of a number of regional agreements. For example, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) 1969 on Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa and the 1984 Cartagena Declaration on Refugees included in the number of refugees also people fleeing from war or civil armed conflicts, seriously disturbing public order in the country. Time has proved the necessity and effectiveness of these instruments ...

In Case Study 14, three countries - Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras – are analyzed. These countries were Spanish colonies in the past and share similar geographic features (Todaro & Smith 767). However, they are very different in terms of the economic and human development. Costa Rica is the most developed of three countries, because it has been able to stay away from the military conflicts for 65 years (Todaro & Smith 770). On the contrary, Guatemala and Honduras are very unstable countries. Nevertheless, all three countries have good prospects nowadays. The foreign aid is very important for the developing economies that ...

Introduction

Question 1. (a) I agree with Canada (1) that tourism, just like any other profit making activity, is a ripe area of conflict. I do agree with Canada because tourism shares the same qualities like those other profit making organizations. In any profit making organization, several interests can cause conflict (Matheison and Wall, 49). Thus, since tourism has several varied social sectors involved, there are bound to be conflict. It should be remembered that the different social sectors do not share same interests. These opposing interests are doomed to be a fertile ground for conflict. Tourism touches several other ...

Central America has about seven countries; among them are Costa Rica and Panama. Since their transition to democracy, the countries have realized enormous economic growth and stability; they had worked for the current economic conditions, and cannot be compared to the time before they earned their democracy. The fair political stability in these countries has contributed to their robust economies. The two countries have continued to progress economically since their transition to democracy; the political stability is reflected by the progress they have made, for instance, Costa Rica depends on tourism, electronic exports, and agriculture, which cannot thrive if ...

Acknowledgement

I would like to give my heartfelt appreciation to the lecturer of the course for the time and commitment that he provided towards making us all round in the hospitality sector. They assisted me throughout my course. In addition, I would like to thank Ms Susan, the assistant manager of Healthy Life Spa in Koh Wood for allowing me to carry out the research at their facility. She helped me with the correct information as well as the motivation to carry out the research. Moreover, I would thank my family for supporting me throughout my research. Their commitment cannot ...

Introduction to Econometrics

Part 1

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Answer #1

The Carlson Co. signed the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism because the company learned that the surrounding area was notorious when it comes to prostitution and child trafficking. This is also to adopt the corporate ethics policy that was designed to prevent companies from being involved in sex trafficking. I agree with this decision because ethical practice must always be part of the company’s business policy.

Answer#2

One of the advantages is that Carlson CO. will be able to introduce its brand in Costa Rica as the first luxury ...

Costa Rica is one of the fast growing countries in Central America. According to the United Nations Development Programme 2010 report, the country was cited as the leading country in achieving high human development in comparison to countries of similar economic levels (Sandoval, 2011). Besides, the country is also seen doing well when it comes to environmental sustainability, as well as human well-being in general. Perhaps, because of these factors, immigration in Costa Rica has emerged as one of the issues facing the country.

There are a number of factors that should be met ...

The most fundamental frontier for growth in international business is making the franchise and international business entity. Well-established always look beyond the local and national market to tap the opportunities available in the other countries (Hill 1). Making a business to go international is not a new strategy in the business world. However, O’Mart Organic Market (OOM) needs careful planning and analysis of the market because of the nature of international business. Opening five branches in five different cities in China is a good plan that will maximize the huge Chinese market, given the population of the ...

Dear family of the non-deceased and friends, thank you for joining me as I memorialize one of the most wonderful and unique people in the world, my dearest and best friend, __________. I have read that a person can accept no greater honor than giving the eulogy at a funeral. Therefore I have given myself this honor, because I really love honors. And I can tell you this is an overwhelming honor.

_________ was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 21, 1994. Everyone in the hospital could tell that here was a baby who was destined to do great things in ...

Chiquita and its labor issues

- Summary of Case The country of Ecuador is the current leading exporter of bananas in the whole world, but a major percent of the workforce are under ages. That implies that over a quarter of the bananas consumed in the United States and United Kingdom are actually produced by underage kids. That would be attributed to the fact that the Chiquita Brands International have failed in the enacting and following up on their labor laws that prevent child labor within the country. The relationship between the government, business, and the society is an intriguing one. In history, organizations that ...

Divorce in relation to abuse

The rate of abuse and divorce has emerged has one of the social issues that require immediate attention in Costa Rica. It has been observed that abuse and divorce has been increasing at an increasing rate in the past few years. Perhaps, this is why the government has been in the forefront in protecting marriages through establishing various laws and regulations to deal with abuse and divorce. Particularly, the laws seek to protect the interest of women and children, who are mainly the victims, against spousal abuse. The judicial protection that they enjoy was reached at after it was ...

Similar to any other country that has well-established legal framework and political stance, Costa Rica is a country that has well developed policies and laws that apply to the foreign tourist like me. Prior to my travel to Costa Rica, I will be required to comply with some legal requirements as a way of ascertaining security and fulfilling the requirements set by this country in regards to the visitor foreigners. In regards to the aforementioned, this paper will insightfully present a report that establish and clearly defines the requirements I will need to comply with prior and subsequent to my travel. In ...

A walk around this place is always refreshing. On a lazy Sunday, or during the summer, droves of people are drawn here as iron to a magnet. The sight might not mean much to a lay observer, which makes it more beautiful to the keen observer. This particular beach has always been fascinating to me. It invokes a spiritual feeling, out of this world sensation that carries one from their present into a total sedative state of calmness and meditation. It is hard to pinpoint the factors that make it stand out from the rest of the beaches I have travelled. The mix of ...

Business Project Proposal: Supermarkets Effect on Smaller Business

Business Project Proposal: Supermarkets Effect on Smaller Business

Introduction

Modern retail is having a transformative effect on the smaller businesses around the world. When compared with the conventional mom and pop stores, super markets enjoy huge economies of scale. They procure their goods from the manufacturers directly and eliminate the middlemen. Hence, they could procure goods for a cheaper price than smaller companies. Supermarkets also offer better shopping experience over the conventional smaller companies. Mom and Pop stores with limited space are no match for the spacious and air-conditioned super and hyper markets. Due to the above reasons, many retail customers now ...

Sexual trafficking is a form of human trafficking that is targeted towards sexual exploitation. Studies show that human trafficking is on the increase across the globe with variant forms. Such human trafficking includes trafficking for sexual exploitation or sexual human trafficking, trafficking for forced labor, child trafficking and so forth. Human trafficking is indeed a menace as it is identified as the second most serious organized criminal threat to Central America, besides drug trafficking (Seelke 272-277).This comparative essay takes a close look at sexual human trafficking that is one of the human trafficking methods predominant in Central America as well as ...

The Candidates and the Positions

Based on the analysis of the market for office commodities for the past twenty years Harrison Corporation embarks on an integrated marketing program to promote its products. With a market share of ten percent already in the United States, the company is confident of establishing sustainable presence globally. Central to the agenda of globalization is the need to develop growth of subsidiaries outside the United States. A highly effective employee base is crucial towards achieving global growth (Thompson & Strickland, 1995). It is from this background that the company wishes to recruit qualified candidates to fill five strategic positions in its ...

Introduction

In the recent periods, Ecotourism has changed to become a bigger type of tourism mostly in developing countries. Ecotourism refers to responsible travel to natural environments with an aim of environmental conservation and improvement as well as improving the well-being of local communities in these regions. In this regard, individuals practice nature-based tourism, which benefits the local communities and destinations, culturally, environmentally and economically. The niche of ecotourism has become bigger over time due to the impact on conservation and communities. Today ecotourism has taken the form of alternative tourism. This paper presents the case for changes in ecotourism. The ...

One of USSOUTHCOM priority mission is Countering international organized crime (C-TOC). Describe and discuss the future requirements of Counterintelligence in C-TOC

Introduction

Counterintelligence refers to the known business of always distinguishing and managing foreign postulated threats directed towards the country. Its fundamental concern is the sagacity administrations of foreign states and comparable associations of non-state performers. A good example in line with the stated fact is the transnational terrorist cohorts that are out to hamper the desired harmony in nations. Counterintelligence works out both as a guarding measure that ensures the country's mysteries and holdings against foreign brainpower entrance and as a ...

Global Restructuring and the Impact on Women in the Service Industry

The role of women in the service industry exemplifies the struggle they undergo, both physically and mentally, in order to satisfy and comply with their employer’s wishes. In the process, they are degraded, rebuked, discriminated, paid less, made to work more, and dispensed with. Toward the end of the twentieth century, and the beginning of the twenty-first century, the world witnessed a surge in social-economic and socio-political changes that instigated changes to challenge and compete in a globalized world. Women were recognized for their contribution to science & technology, arts and humanities. Inequality gave way to equality and men and women ...

Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism

Introduction Traveling away from one’s home for the point of pleasure, leisure, business, or religious obligation has progressed from ancient times to its contemporary form. This diverse industry generates income and jobs all around the world, for both less economically developed nations and the world’s super powers in Europe, North America, and across Asia. In the US alone, tourism generated 1.4 billion US dollars in the year 2013 with the most popular tourism spots being New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C (World Travel and Tourism Council, 2014). These places have a high level of ...

Costa Rica is a Latin American country with a unique topography and geography. The country is relatively small yet it has geographical features similar to large countries. Costa Rica has a blend of coastal plains where the sandy beaches are and the mountainous highly forested regions in the central of the country running northwest to southeast of the country. The highlands are hilly almost throughout apart from the Meseta central, which is fertile relatively flat region where majority of the Costa Rica’s population lives. Meseta Central elevation ranges from 900 to 1200 meters above sea level and covers approximately two thousand ...

Kate Jahnsen is 19 years old and she studies in Fashion Institute of Technology. Easily identifiable with her blue eyes Kate’s family lives in Brielle in New Jersey. When she 12 years old her father moved out of their home and the left the family alone. She can recall her father’s narcissistic, bipolar and drunkard behaviour. Few months after he abandoned them; she ran into her father while walking to the beach. He was drunk, angry, and he spoke the worst things to her and later she saw him walk into another house nearby her place. Kate ...

A house somewhere in the vast rainforests of Costa Rica, in an area near the Nicoya Peninsula would be perfect for an energy efficient house. The country of Costa Rica is a popular destination for people who want to experience eco-tourism (Cordoba and Veshagh 59). There are a number of sustainable resorts in the area. This area would be perfect for an energy efficient house since the land has everything someone would need for sustainable living. Instead of disturbing the natural soil, the energy efficient house will move and flow with the land, preferably on a mountainside location, which is close to ...

UPS, a world leader in global logistics has announced early this month that it will purchase two Costa Rican companies namely, Union Pak de Costa Rica, S.A. and SEISA Brokerage. Union Pak is a small package delivery while SEISA is a brokerage company. Both companies have long been Authorized Service Contractors (ASC) of UPS in Costa Rica. The transaction will be finalized by the fourth quarter of this year. UPS’ decision to purchase the two companies was reached because of the expanding economy of Costa Rica. The International Monetary Fund forecasted that Costa Rica's annual import and export growth will rise ...

Southern New England is an area located in the Northeastern corner of the US. The title New England came from the region being the earliest English settlement in the United States of America (Dean, 2012). This region is extremely rich of natural resources. Therefore, the region may be a hub for tourism if necessary measures are undertaken. This region is rich of marine natural resources. The marine wealth of the region includes fish, whales, beaches and an ocean (Dean, 2012). Marine wildlife is one of the main tourists’ attraction sites in any country. Like other regions in Costa Rica, ...

Introduction

Countries all over the world are facing racial, ethnic, tribal and racial diversities. However, developed countries like America and United Kingdom have been facing these problems, since many decades as people from all over the world come here to try their luck. Sometimes, the local people do not feel comfortable dealing and facing the people from other groups, countries or religion on the basis of which, the immigrants face much difficulties. This essay articulates these racial, ethnic, tribal and gender diversities in South American countries like Argentina, Mexico and Bolivia.

Gender Diversity

The leadership in South America has put all their ...

The example of the car and truck production in Norway and Costa Rica is a good illustration of economic factors such as comparative advantage, absolute advantage and the factor endowment theorem. Norway has a high absolute advantage in car production. This is because it has a higher production capacity of 20 cars in one hour if it decides to produce cars only. Therefore, it produces the cars at a lower cost than Costa Rica because it will have economies of scale in its production. Costa Rica has a higher absolute advantage than Norway in truck production. This is because, in Costa Rica, 15 ...

Sustainable development has been a key concern not only to world leaders but also to the citizens. This is because the recent projections show that if development is not controlled, then there is a risk of catastrophic events occurring in various places around the world. The receding of the polar ice caps has been an example of what uncontrolled development can result in. The main agenda that has been adapted to ensure that developmental activities and the environment co-exist harmoniously has been to guide stakeholders in each sector to emphasize sustainable development values. The tourism sector has hence been tasked with ...

Rodrigo de Bastidas is believed to have been the first Spanish to discover Panama while on an expedition in search of gold. He was then followed by Christopher Columbus who proclaimed Panama’s sovereignty, one year after de Bastidas arrival. The Republic of Panama, initially inhabited by the Spanish, split with Spain to join Republic of Gran Colombia. However, in November 1903, Panama officially declared its independence from Colombia with a backing by the United States of America (Hassig, and Quek 21). The overarching reason behind U.S.s support for an independent Panama was that U. S. wanted to construct a canal ...

1. Describe how a country producing more capital goods rather than consumer goods ends up in the future with a PPF that is larger than a country that produces more consumer goods and fewer capital goods?

PPF (Production Possibility Frontier) shows the maximum production level in the economy, assuming that the country produces only two products, which share same resources, available at the moment. In figure 1 the production trade off in the country is between consumer and capital goods. If the country is producing more capital goods, than consumer goods, as indicated by point A, it sacrifices producing consumer goods. However, ...

Arenas Del Mar is an extraordinary beachfront resort located at the beaches of Manuel Antonio. The hotel itself has total 38 rooms, 16 apartments, 2 garden view suites, and 4 ocean view suites (Sheldon, 2007). The 16 apartments can be used as either superior and suite rooms or apartment. All the rooms have flat screen TVs, have king beds, AC, ceiling fans, great ocean views, and huge bathrooms (Kleynhans, 2006). The suites also have a luxurious balcony with a Jacuzzi and a sitting room with sofa sleeper. There is also a pool at the restaurant/reception area and several others by Playitas. The hotel ...