How To Maintain Intercontinental Hong Kong As The Market Leader In The Hospitality Industry
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This 40 page paper, including executive summary, examines the way in which the Intercontinental hotel in Hong Kong may retain its position as the market leader in hospitality industry. After a brief introduction the paper examines the position of the hospitality industry in Hong Kong and then looks at the competition faced by Intercontinental. A SWOT analysis is used to analyse the position of the hotel internally and within a broader environment. Following the analysis innovative plans are presented that will help the hotel remain as an industry leader. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEintercont.rtf

Political and Legal Problems When Doing Business Abroad
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This 3 page paper looks at the common pitfalls associated with international business. Law and politics are the center of this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA823biz.rtf

“Colgate-Palmolive International Assignment Policy: Case Study”
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A seven-page paper which looks at the International Assignment Policy of the Colgate-Palmolive company, which was designed to assist expatriate managers in their relocation, but developed serious flaws as a result of the increase in double-income families, and the need to take into account spouses’ income and career development. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLcolgate.wps

“Corporate and Organisational Culture”
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An eleven page paper which considers the concepts of organisational and corporate culture and the extent to which they affect the success or failure of business enterprises. The writer looks at examples of companies from Japan, the USA and the Caribbean and assesses how far the influences of corporate and national culture were an important factor in their operation. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLcorpcult.wps

“English to English” Translation
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A 3 page paper rewording a memo from an American manager to Hong Kong employees of the same company. The memo needing translation from “English to English” is, “I wanted to welcome you ASAP to our little family here in the States. It’s high time we shook hands in person and not just across the sea. I’m pleased as punch about getting to know you all, and I for one will do my level best to sell you on America.” The paper provides better word choice and rationale for selection. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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“Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal”: A Review of the Sociological Concerns Presented by Eric Schlosser
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A 6 page review of Schlosser’s contention of how the fast food industry has impacted societal norms, social class, globalization, minorities, subcultures and social stratification to effect social and cultural change. This paper identifies the three major themes of this book and elucidates on the fast food industry’s impact to culture in the U.S. and abroad. No additional sources are listed.
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“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning globalization in Thomas L. Friedman’s book “The Lexus and the Olive Tree.” No additional sources cited.
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“The Lexus and the Olive Tree” by Thomas L. Friedman
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A 6 page examination of Thomas L. Friedman’s “The Lexus and the Olive Tree” as it concerns globalization and the Post-cold War era. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlexus.rtf

“The transfer of technology”
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A seven page paper which looks at the definition of technology, the way it is transferred from one nation to another especially with respect to developing countries, the economic and cultural impact which such transfer may have and the ways in which strategies can be employed to improve sustainability. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLTrans.rtf