Essays on Etiquette

There is a 100 word minimum for Part 1. For Part 2, Read the abstract below. Answer the CHALLENGE questions in detail. Your final written answers for part 2 will have a minimum of 400 words (all answers combined).

Part 1

Identify a business or sports leader who you think is highly effective, and explain why you think they are effective. Answer Apple Inc. is a good example of an effective company. Apple’s achievement emanates from its customer oriented policies which seeks to provide the customer with unique products. This explains the reason why the company enjoys an unmatched level ...

Africa has many and different realities. The nations within the continent are diverse with different values, cultural practices, beliefs, amongst others. Hence, when considering to do business in the region, it is essential to develop a comprehensive analysis of the cultural beliefs and practices particularly the taboos and dos. This essay examines the acceptable and unacceptable values and actions in several areas such as dressing, conversation, greetings, names, gift giving, gestures, etiquette, rules, cultural nuances, amongst others. Particular focus will be provided to African countries such as South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria. South Africa is probably one of the ...

Introduction

In the contemporary era, there is a need to adopt a mechanism in which one can serve better in the business setting in different cultures. Today’s global business society is composed the various cultures in which people face the various business environments. The manner of doing business in each of the nation affects the manner of doing business (Aslani, Brett, Ramirez-Marin, Tinsley, & Weingart, 2011). Culture is important in business, and it has an impact on the strategic direction of the business; it can also have different effects on the management of the internal structure of the organization as ...

General Aspects of Indonesian Culture

Indonesia is an Asian country that comprises over 17,000 islands and with a population of around 256 million people. The country’s population implies diversity in the ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and religious domains. Being an island means that Indonesia is basically multi-ethnic with small groups occupying geographic enclaves. Indonesia comprises over six hundred ethnic groups grouped into 31 broad categories based on the 2010 census publication with the majority being the Javanese (40.2%) followed by Sundanese (15.5%) and Bataks (3.6%) (Utomo and McDonald, 2014, p.7). Indonesians speak various languages and observe varying customs and religious beliefs, however, there ...

SUBJ: Business Protocol for International Delegation

Dear Process Engineering Team: Sontarian Enterprises will be hosting an international delegation in a few weeks. Our business partners from Germany will be attending. In order to prepare you for the cultural nuances and custom differences between the US and Germany I have drafted this memorandum. Their culture is relatively different from ours, hence to avoid any possible embarrassment it is important that you review and the important information below. Greetings, gifting and behavior in German culture is different from our own, and to be gracious guests we should do what we can to make them feel comfortable.

Greeting

When ...

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: A CASE STUDY ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: A CASE STUDY ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Introduction

In international business, the organizations also need to consider cultural and social values at individual levels in the present competitive business environment (Mandják et al., 2016; Weinzimmer & Esken, 2016). In this context, China is evidently one of the topmost cradles of civilizations in the world to take into account for a case study. The history of this East Asian nation is really astounding. The People’s Republic of China has developed to become one of the top world powers today, named among the G5 + ...

Introduction

Every culture since the earliest beginnings of human civilization have established dates and times every year that is of significant value inspiring celebration and traditions. Most holidays celebrated today, all over the globe, have their origins in places long ago and far away. Granted, sometimes the holidays remain unchanged through time and others, however, may evolve into very different things over the generations. There are some holidays that are shared all across the globe, in many different cultures, like Christmas. Other holidays may serve a similar purpose, but not necessarily celebrated on the same months or dates, like New ...

International Business

International expansion outside United States implies an insightful consideration of the business etiquette of the targeted location. For this report, the focus will be on United Arab Emirates, a Middle East country, China, an Asian society, and Mexico, a Latin America nation. From a business standpoint, there must be understood specific cultural aspects, such as the meet and greet protocol, the dress codes, gender relations, communication patterns, the negotiation style, socializing and business behavior. An important specificity for country analysis is also the economic profile, which will be investigated. Based on these aspects and the specificities for each country, ...

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The process of globalization makes many companies worldwide think about becoming international. There are many reasons for it, such as going to the international markets, increasing sales, reducing costs of manufacturing and research & development by means of outsourcing, engaging skills and talent from other countries, increasing company’s revenues, and etc. Lewis Globalworks Co., Inc. has been working in the market for many years and now would like to expand its activities to the other countries in order to optimize its operations and financial results. This research paper is focused on evaluation the possibilities and ...

The work is arguably one of the most important aspects of the lives of human beings. Yet, it may differ, person to person, and more importantly, it may vary across various cultures. The culture may determine, one's work etiquette, behavior norms and even schedule of the work. In this essay, I argue, that American culture is distinctly more focused on working around the clock while European culture is known for its relatively relaxed attitude towards the work. By using broad terms such as American and European culture, I intend to use these two terms in a very wide context. ...

The Business of International Business is Culture

-Geert Hofstede

Views on the International Business Perspectives

International communication has been the research topic of various scholars and disciplines for several decades. The phenomena of globalization brought upon internationalization and growth of businesses, thus resulting into practicality and necessity of it. Due to the increase in business opportunities’ number beyond the borders of their own country, numerous organizations choose to extend their activities abroad frequently without understanding that the prospective financial growth can result into disastrous conditions because of the inappropriate communication with the individuals from the other countries. One of the typical misconceptions among the executives of the enterprises is that business communication ...

Review of the article “Chinese Table Manners: You Are How You Eat” by Eugene Cooper

It goes without saying that in today’s globalized world intercultural communication plays a significant role and requires a good knowledge of the culture within which communication happens, and it is not only because it is interesting, it has practical importance. One of the cultures that is worth paying attention to is the Chinese culture, as it differs from other cultures, especially European ones in many ways. Table etiquette can play a crucial role in doing business with a Chinese businessman. The Chinese table etiquette has become the main topic of the article “Chinese Table Manners: You Are How ...

Introduction

Part One: View and Analysis Professionalism is crucial in any organization and upholding of the expected characters, attributes, and standards portray an individual as a professional in any given field. Different fields have various professionals whose professionalism is measured in various ways. The professionalism of a person in health care administration can be expressed in different ways such as the attire, personal presentation, and communication. This essay will discuss various aspects of professionalism and what make an individual a professional in a particular field.

What make a health care administration individual a professional?

Every field has its unique mode of dressing that identifies people with different professions. The ...

Introduction

Definition of Culture: What is culture? Why is culture important? How does literature define culture? Symbols and Language What are symbols and language? What is the importance of symbols and language in culture? Norms and Values What are customs and values? How do people define norms and values? Which values are important in the modern world? Which values are important in the West? Which values are important in Doha, Qatar? Conclusion What is culture? What are the most important aspects of culture? Summary Culture Introduction Culture involves the shared set of values, beliefs, customs, traditions, morals, knowledge, art, language, ...

Bourdieu’s Concepts of Capital and Habitus and Contemporary Class Differences

Introduction Since 1986 when Bourdieu published his book with the concepts of cultural capital and habitus, many social changes have happened, primarily driven by changes in technology and new ways of interactions. For instance, compared to thirty years ago, it is now easier to break the glass ceiling of social stratification because there is a bigger social spread. Many rich people interact with people from humble backgrounds on the internet, and, since the class is not the first thing that comes up when these relations start, people from higher classes discover that they are interacting with people from the ...

Business Operations Etiquette

Business Operations Etiquette As per the company’s operations, it is required that research be conducted to see the activities of other firms on a similar level. With your request, I managed to make multiple research trips in varying companies to see how they observe etiquette in their operations and select the best practices to bring to our organization. It is evident that cases of lack of etiquette when dealing with customers and staffs have increased. An example is a report that was presented on how the workers relate to each other, and it shows multiple inside conflicts need ...

1. The Social Miracle T. R. Reid moved to Tokyo, Japan, with his family – composed of his wife and their two daughters – where he lived for five years, as an expatriate employee for the Washington Post. He posits that some Asian nations (such as Japan, South Korea, and Singapore ) have built modern societies within the safest environment, providing the best education for the children, and with probably the most stable families on Earth. In Reid’s opinion, this accomplishment is due to the widespread acceptance by Far East countries of the ethical values of Chinese philosopher Confucius. He pointed ...

I visited the Benton County Circuit Court in downtown Carvallis on May 23, 2016 at 1:00pm. The main reason for the visit is in compliance with the class requirement to observe a hearing. Being well-versed with the fundamental court etiquette, I approached the lady in the reception area to ask for permission if I can observe of the hearings scheduled during that day. Seeing no problem with my request, I was assisted to Court Room no. 4. I arrived early for the hearing as the people were only starting to take their seats in the court room. The case ...

Introduction

Every individual has a distinct story of how their journey towards their chosen careers began. Doctors will say they have always had the desire to help people since they were little kids. Lawyers, judges, and other law enforcers will argue that they are focused on making the society a better place using justice and equality. This essay entails a description of the choice of entrepreneurship as my career path. Some business persons are propelled by the intense passion for solving challenges and change the surrounding. Others are driven by capitalistic aspirations while others simply do not have any other ...

Social Influences and Individualism

The early research carried on by Goffman seems to suggest that (removed from a social framework and social context) individuals do not have a genuine ability for self-expression however, later theorists believe there is a link between a desire for authenticity and individualization. The following will carefully examine these theories by looking at the work done by Erving Goffman and Harold Garfinkel, two of the most prominent researchers in this area (Travers, A 1994, 5). An interesting aspect of Garfinkel’s work is that he controversially suggested that sociology simply didn’t exist. He believed that it should be ...

The Titanic may have been swallowed by the vast seas that fateful night, but the story forever lives on for the survivors and the spectators. We take lessons from that forever tale and still look to the events of the day for guidance and support. One of the areas worth admiring, despite the disaster and the havoc aboard the giant, was the ratio of women and children who managed to walk away from the wreckage. Research shows that 20% of the men while 75 percent of the women were the survivors of the incident. Of the total 109 children ...

1.    Using at least two decided cases, explain some of the most important implied terms from the Sale of Goods Act 1979. (1.1) The transfer of ownership. With regard to the date of transfer of ownership based on a contract under English law, two judgements were extended (Sale of Goods Act 1979). Firstly, it is noted that the phasing out of the system in favor of the consensual tradition of the system characteristic of the capitalist states, "according to which acquisition of the right of ownership is associated not with the conclusion of the contract, and with the subsequent ...

Comparing Brazil and US

The purpose of this essay is to look at cultures and diversity on the example of the comparison of two countries with very different profiles: Brazil and the United States. To ensure the quality of this high-level analysis, it was decided to focus on only three aspects: work, food and drinks and transportation.To begin with, it is important to choose a framework that could structure the analysis. Hofstede (2001) conducted a study, which made a significant contribution to the field of social and political studies.The author outlined six major dimensions for cultural analysis of nations. These dimensions include the ...

Receiver

Dear Director of Human Resources, I am submitting my resume along with this cover letter to express my desire to apply for the position of Line Service Manager in your organization, as advertised in LinkedIn. Your organization is a highly reputable name in the airline industry, both in the country and across the globe. Upon reading your requirements and job description in detail, I found that I am suitable for the said position. I am a qualified graduate with degrees in Management and Economics, and I am currently working on completing my MBA. I am confident that my skills, ...

Executive Travel Report

Tel Aviv Tel Aviv (Israel) Fast Facts Status Financial center of Israel and 2nd most populous city Time zone UCT/GMT +3 hours

Political system Democracy

Main religion Judaism Language(s) Hebrew, Arabic, English Currency exchange rate 1 ILS = 0.26 USD; Inverse 3.76 USD

Arriving to Ben-Gurion International Airport (Tel Aviv)

The airport is located 20 km (12.5 miles) outside the city. Equipped with 3 terminals, the airport is designed to service approximately 16 million travelers a year. You will arrive to Terminal 3 that accepts international flights. Inside the terminal you will find an emergency clinic, post office, currency exchange centers, 24 hour banks and a number and of ...

Industry Case Study Report

Industry Case Study Report

Abstract

The world has become increasingly mobile or that is what the statistics shows us. The number of tourists across the world has been rising all through the years barring a few occasions like post 9/11 in 2001 and during the global recession period of 2008-2010. The latest data shows that the international tourist arrivals have increased by 4 % to reach a record 1.2 billion tourist arrivals in 2015 . Almost all the major markets exhibited positive results and is it is expected to upkeep the momentum in 2016 as well. New Zealand also continued to show ...

Abstract

India has one of the most different and distinct cultures in the world. The country is home of many cultures, ethnicities, religions, languages, food, and much more. The paper provides the cultural briefing of India on the basis of certain factors. Several factors related to India has been analysed on the basis of its location, size and population and understanding its position in the world. The history of India have been analysed from its creation and the factors that led to the formation of India. Similarly, the economic and political system of India has been be analysed and its ...

Introduction

Over the time, society, and the United States citizens have blamed the media as portraying black women in a negative light. However, the roles that the black American women play are a result of their willingness, and as such, they are indeed the cause of the negative portrayal that they receive. Apparently, several black American women in the United States are willing to take up any role and undertake in with the intention of earning some dollars and improving their living standards. Readiness to take up roles, which encompass violence, mismanagement of money, poor etiquette, and rowdy behavior, are ...

Pow-wow is a Native American cultural gathering held annually to celebrate and honor the tribal customs and cultural connectedness. The term pow-wow has originated from the word powwaw, a native Indian word which means a “healing ceremony” led by spiritual or religious leaders from different tribes (Schweigman, et al, n.p.). While there is no clear evidence when the pow-wow started, it is believed to have originated from the Pawnee tribe where their religious ceremonial meeting includes dancing and other rituals. Since then, other Indian tribes have adopted the ceremony and integrated their own traditions. The Indians have practiced this ...

Internet connectivity links social networks across the globe via satellite and mobile phones. The technology connects users to various service networks such as Gmail, Yahoo, Facebook, Snap Chat, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Such abilities have helped transform the globe into a global village. However, with this advancement is a growing concern that children are suffering from a lack of socialization skills due to the internet. This section explores the relationship between excessive internet use and social skills in children. The discussion should be able to reveal that there exists an inverse relationship between internet use and social skills. That is, ...

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Introduction

No one could have anticipated the scope of integration and pervasiveness of the internet in contemporary societies. Since its inception, the internet has undergone unprecedented growth in its reach and applications to become a staple in various sectors of the economy. A key technological revolution that accompanied its development was the emergence of social media as a primary platform for communication. Social media refers to web-based tools and services aimed at fostering community development through information sharing (Tarantino, McDonough, & Hua, 2013). They include blogs, wikis, sharing tools, networking platforms, media (e.g. video, audio, photo, and text), ...

Food is a fundamental necessity of life and therefore becomes a rich conveyor of cultural traditions and norms and attracts patterns of symbolic significance much like a magnet, for example, who is entitled to eat with whom, and when, and how food is to be shared. The cultural understandings surrounding the sharing of food illuminates social dynamics by distinguishing cohesive social units and social distance. Indeed, it can be said that a culture is encoded in the expectations of behavior associated with the communal act of dining. The purpose of this paper is to examine the historical continuity of ...

Business Communication Strategies Memorandum

The capital of Spain is Madrid, and the country has a climate that has hot and clear summers, moderate cloudy along the coast, and cold, cloudy winters in the interior. The majorities of the population are Roman Catholics, 94% and has the ethnic makeup of Nordic and Mediterranean type that speaks Spanish. The government is a parliamentary monarchy. The country has US embassies in Madrid, Barcelona, and five consular agencies. The American tourists that visit the country are about 1.3 million Americans each year. For emergencies, US citizens can call (34)-91-587-2200 and overseas services 1-888-407-4747. The American Citizen ...

Definition and relevance

Soft skills are those skills over and above the technical skills and expertise in a given field. Soft skills are required for a person to relate well to and be successful in his/her job environment. While someone may have the technical expertise to conduct a duty, soft skills enhance his productivity (Tulgan). Unlike technical skills that relate to a specific field, soft skills apply to all industries and any work environment. Soft skills encompass attitude, communication, and etiquette. Attitude relates to having the right frame of mind and it helps an employee to interact with people, learn from other ...

Introduction

Cultural diversity plays important roles in people’s identity. This is because cultures influence how people relate as well as how a society interprets its values. It is also through culture that nations are defined, for their identity is mostly founded in their cultures (Ruhl, 26). One country whose identity has had great influence from cultural basis is Canada. This paper looks into different aspects and features which are associated with Canadian culture. This is in consideration of Canada’s multicultural aspects with different traditions and customs derived from different people who form Canadian community. The paper attempts to ...

The mysterious growth of the Chinese economy today had diverse effects on the social well-being of the country. The economic growth in the country failed to portray equal social development among the citizens. This fantastic colossal growth of the economy has impacted negatively on the social lives of the people in the country. Through globalization, today cultural crashes and the need to embrace the changes continuously affect the national development in a country (Williams, 2008). In the case of China, a communist country is trying to adapt to the capitalist world to sustain its development. With the integration of ...

For my market cultural report I have selected the country that shows one of the most rapid developing economics in the world, and that is China. I have always been fascinated by this country and not only by their success in economic growth, but also by the country’s beauty. The nature of China is unique and magnificent as for me, there are nowhere on Earth such places as in this country. Moreover, authentic culture and customs of these people are also very attractive to me. There is the highest mountain on Earth, Everest, there and unique place called ...

Dining-in is an opportunity for members to gather at official military functions to recognize an individual’s or a unit’s achievements, to honor one or more distinguished guests or to say goodbye to the retiring members and welcome new ones. It is a “formal dinner for the participants of a wing, unit or organization” (qt. in OPNAVINST, 1). The event follows the lively pattern of dining-ins held by units during the World War II. Apart from food and beverages, the event may also include a time for entertainments after the formal program of awards and speeches. Addition to ...

Students and reading adults would be able to do their work when the environment is quiet. Basic good or bad manners and the use of quietness noise will maintain this quiet without ruining the fun (Shervin, 1971). A part from this, of course, would be parents' supervising their children while in the library to make sure that they are following proper library etiquette; this will obviously prevent the librarians from having to talk with the children to ask them to lower their voices (Kirkbrisde, 1965). While an absolute quiet is no longer required of librarian, patrons, and other patrons ...