Essays Tagged: "national borders"

Norway and the world war 2

ere was a broad political consensus for this stance. The military forces were geared to protect the national borders and hinder violations of the country's neutrality, and unprepared for an invasion. ... LondonThe Norwegian government resumed its activities from London. It was able to do so because the national assembly, the Storting, had given it the authorisation it needed shortly after the attack. ...

(13 pages) 82 0 4.4 Mar/1997

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Are transnational corporations a benign or malign force in the contemporary world?

Are transnational corporations a benign or malign force in the contemporary world?Today we live in a world no ... tate; business, tourism, information, diseases, pollution, ideas are all constantly flooding across national borders. Transnational corporations (TNC's) operate in many countries at once, contributing ... the process of economic, political, social and cultural globalisation that is taking place.The international flow of people, information and products is nothing new. The ancient silk route, which ran ...

(10 pages) 374 1 3.2 Jun/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

The Lexus and the Olive tree, by Thomas Firedman. A summary on the importance and unimportance of Globalization in the world along with examples and quotes.

the two camps together (Friedman 31-34). " Friedman's thesis is that globalization is the new international system that has replaced the Cold War. Theunstoppable technologies of the author's globaliz ... ation are computerization and the Internet. With more than lightening speed, they are bringing down national borders and powering those individuals who can benefit themselves of democratizing new tool ...

(3 pages) 216 1 3.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Is growth always the best strategy?

future are essential for survival and are essential. As the world becomes a global marketplace with national borders becoming meaningless, the potential for organizations to grow and expand is unlimit ... nt mode of growth, but with the numerous changes that have occurred in the global environment, international expansion is also seen as a popular route to growth. An most notably example cited by Robbi ...

(9 pages) 550 0 4.6 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Examining the meaning of culture, its impact on management and analysis the dangers of Self Reference Criteria (SRC)

veloped globally, management is no longer restricted to the domestic territory, but has gone beyond national borders and constantly confronts cultural diversity. Culture has gradually come to play an ... s cultural diversity. Culture has gradually come to play an increasingly prominent role in the international business over the last couple of decades. Being aware of the differences that exist between ...

(9 pages) 264 0 4.3 Jul/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Globalization: the effect on europe

ng vessels, instant capital flows, all these have made the world more interdependent than ever.Multinational corporations manufacture products in many countries and sell to consumers around the world. ... ll to consumers around the world. Money, technology and raw materials move ever more swiftly across national borders.Along with products and finances, ideas and cultures circulate more freely. As a re ...

(19 pages) 645 0 4.8 Mar/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Turks in netherlands

mobility, and moves of short-term residents are regarded as temporary mobility. In studies of international migration, to stay is equivalent to remaining within the national borders. (23, Malmberg- i ... Who is an immigrant? What motivates people to immigrate leaving their home countries back? An international migrant is a person who has moved from one country to another with the intention of taking ...

(7 pages) 27 0 4.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Specific Policies

The Future of the World Wide Web

things change rapidly. Boundaries that seem insurmountable now will blur into oblivion. Limits like national borders, languages and even space and time will seem to melt away into the porous digital w ... written word, language barriers will be overcome. Businesses and individuals will truly become international. These translators are but one of many innovations that will allow global interoperability ...

(4 pages) 121 0 4.2 Apr/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

The internal and external environments interact to affect managers and organizations

"With the entire world as a market and national borders becoming increasingly meaningless, the potential for organizations to grow and expa ... to grow and expand is almost unlimited" (Robbins, 2003, p. 101), and business is increasingly international due to increasing sales and accessing resources(Wild, 1999). In such circumstance, organiza ... ors in the home nation, but with entirely different set of these in each country of operation. International management involves balancing a firm's internal environment forces which is a system of sha ...

(5 pages) 231 0 0.0 Jul/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Case Study: European Union and Genetic Testing

Union faces the dual challenge of developing adequate standards for genetic testing while bridging national, social, and linguistic differences. Accordingly, the best description of the current quali ... scription of the current quality assurance situation in the European Union is one of fragmentation; national policies differ widely on areas such as requirements for laboratory accreditation, clinical ...

(6 pages) 29 0 3.7 Jan/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Genetics & Genome Projects

Five Wars of Globalization

nts to stamp out stateless, decentralized networks that move freely, quickly, and stealthily across national borders to engage in terror. The intense media coverage devoted to the war on terrorism, ho ... ll-financed networks of highly dedicated individuals. These are the fights against the illegal international trade in drugs, arms, intellectual property, people, and money. Religious zeal or political ...

(19 pages) 198 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Issues in financal reports

02, Australian entities have to be reported under the accounting standards which issued by the international accounting standards board (IASB). For achieving the 'single market objective', it is essen ... to develop a single set of accounting standards. Therefore, IASB standards which are known as international financial reporting standards (IFRSs) have turned into Australian accounting standards. Jus ...

(8 pages) 251 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Is MBA really worth it?

to earn a higher college degree Provides a good background in managing responsibilities that cross national borders (especially MBAs with an international focus) Gain enhanced strategic thinking and ...

(2 pages) 146 1 4.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Illegal Immigration and the Environment

day is illegal immigration. Illegal immigration describes the long-term shift of populations across national borders without complying with the legal requirements. Many people are crossing the United ... mmigration damages the environment when the immigrants set up camp and build fires. In the Coronado National Forest, wildfires have been started due to campfires set by illegal immigrants because they ...

(7 pages) 116 1 5.0 Jan/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

How is globalization changing the modern world markets?

inessGlobalization-the increased movement of goods, services, people, information, and ideas across national borders and around the world.The term globalization is not an idea or catchphrase anymore; ... the world. These readily accessible goods and services assist and facilitate the expansion of international trade and growth of local markets. The countries where labor is considerably cheap tend to ...

(3 pages) 101 0 5.0 Jan/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Dell in China

3; Dell in ChinaIntroductionForeign Trade .First consider foreign trade or the flow of goods across national borders. Since 1978 China has encouraged free trade and abolished trade restrictions step b ... or Chinese consumers.Foreign trade has helped economic growth in China in three aspects. First international specialization that takes place as each country produces the goods for which it has a compa ...

(12 pages) 81 0 3.0 Aug/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Computer and Electronics Companies

International Trade trade is the purchase, sale, or exchange of goods and services across national borders (Wild, Wild, & Han, 2006).

International trade is the purchase, sale, or exchange of goods and services across national borders (Wil ... sale, or exchange of goods and services across national borders (Wild, Wild, & Han, 2006). International trade is important in several countries because it can result in job creation. The value an ... important in several countries because it can result in job creation. The value and volume of international trade continues to grow. Trade in services is also growing in many countries, and tends to ...

(4 pages) 72 0 0.0 Aug/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Markets & Exchanges

Free Trade and The Global Economy/A comparison between the United States Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO

tablishes unimpeded exchange and flow of goods and services between trading partners, regardless of national borders is the best definition of a free trade agreement. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) can ... s) can help a company enter and compete more easily in the global marketplace, by leveling the international playing field and encouraging foreign governments to adopt and maintain good rulemaking pro ...

(4 pages) 48 0 3.0 Sep/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Acid Rain

ther parts of the world. Acid rain is a global problem because it more often than not, spreads over national borders instead of staying in a local spot. There are several causes of acidificatio ...

(4 pages) 17 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

How has China been affected by globalization.

December, 2001 (Allen et al, 2006 and Fishman, 2005). Consequently, China is now subjected to international trends and forces to a degree unprecedented since 1949 (Bijian, 2005 and Chow, 2004). In th ... ons. Furthermore, I will also analyse whether China has been forced to change to pander to the international economic community or whether it has voluntarily instituted change for its own benefit and ...

(10 pages) 122 0 5.0 May/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science