Geography Essay Examples

China in the Cultural Revolution The historically unprecedented great peoples proletarian cultural revolution was a struggle for supremacy within the Chinese communist party which manifested into a wide scale social and political upheaval which brought china in 1966 to the brink of all out civil war. Although millions of people were murdered and tortured during […]

First of all, I would like to explain what global recession means and what were the same recessions in our history? Global recession is the sharp deterioration of economic health of the countries, namely: a plummet of manufacturing, bankruptcy of enterprises, a big rise of of unemployment and finally – the decrease in the standard […]

In Ancient China, it was very difficult to grow and get food. Meat was very expensive, and the crops they made required laborious and long hours. And even today in modern China, it is still difficult to get food. With its population hovering around a bulging billion people, it is not easy getting food for […]

I. In the introductory paragraph, it is highlighted that while Han China and Rome shared a common view on the significance of public works, with China inventing a flood prevention system and Rome constructing essential aqueducts, their views differed greatly on craft tools. The upper-class in Rome considered these tools to be beneath them, whereas […]

China’s rapidly growing economy and its pending implosion Granted the most recent and extreme circumstances of the United States Financial System, there has only been one International player that has received a comparable level of news coverage. Out of what investors refer to as the BRIC countries: Brazil, Russia, India and China; China and its […]

2. In the future, let’s examine three distinct strategies for Samsung: When considering the threat from China, Samsung should prioritize the products/markets and competitive advantages it focuses on. It is important to compare and differentiate these strategies in order to choose one as a strategic recommendation. After thoroughly analyzing the data, three potential strategies have […]

The social rank of women in medieval Chinese history is generally seen through common glass throughout today’s uninformed students. But there is a stark contrast in this social position between Fu Hao and the ideal women described by Ban Zhao. The imperial historian Ban Zhao has constructed or at least compiled a set of rules, […]

Executive Summary: The project discusses China’s geopolitical, economic, cultural environment and financial system.Chinese communist party owned the power monopoly since 1949 and controlled centrally not only in politics, but also in finance, media and economy. In late 1970s, China shifted from a command economy to a more market-oriented economy and then enjoyed accelerating economic growth. […]

Dixon Ticonderoga 1. Why do you think that the Chinese apparently have a cost advantage in the production of pencils? a. Chinese apparently have a cost advantage due to the amount that they can sell pencils at. It may be due to the domestic competition, a rebate the Chinese offers for exports of pencils, and […]

In 1944, A. A. DeFehr began creating household furniture from his woodworking shop in the basement of his home. This solo operation soon turned into a booming business with expansion opportunities, but also encountered challenges along the way. In 1964, this one man business, turned into DeFehr Manufacturing Ltd (DML), consisting of 50 employees working […]

Geographic & Climate The island of Taiwan is located 120 kilometers off southeastern coast of Mainland China. Its geographical area coverage is bout 13,823 square miles. It is surrounded by the East China Sea on its north, South China Sea to southeast and Philippine Sea to the east. The shape of the island is similar […]

Executive Summary American businesses make assumptions about the transferability of their business, management, marketing, economic and structural models of organizing which frequently fail to take into consideration cultural differences. An example of the consequences of such an approach to intercultural business practice can be found in the Disney Corporation’s recent Chinese venture, now called Disneyland, […]

All of these events as a whole created a time of “rebellion, lawlessness, and foreign exploitation” (Andrea, 345) that plagued the Qing regime until the Revolution of 1911.Around 1839, Lin Zexu, an official of Emperor Daoguang, was sent to Guangzhou to morally persuade the people of China to stop the use and sale of opium. […]

Introduction China, with its vast population of 13 million, presents an alluring market for foreign investors seeking to capitalize on its open-door policy and increase their profitability. Despite the opportunities presented by this large economy, some companies have experienced losses while others have prospered from the vast economic pie. This article seeks to explore the […]

With the globalisation of world business, China has become an appealing  market for foreign investors. The problem of cross-cultural management arises as the cooperation between China and its culturally different Western partners continues to increase at an unprecedented rate. This paper presents an understanding on the general cultural differences between America and China by applying […]

Introduction In the recent twelve years, China actively participated in globalization, especially economic globalization, which has obviously affected many aspects of Chinese youth’s life, such as youth migration, youth employment, youth culture, youth consumption, and so on. The profound influence of globalization on youth is determined by the characteristics of both globalization and youth. What […]

Business Environment – China vs India ‘For Australian businesses looking to expand their operations overseas, China is a more attractive location than India. ’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer. ________________________________________ Introduction In the year 2007, China and India ranked first and second respectively in the list of ideal […]

The Spread of Buddhism in China Buddhism was founded in India, and after the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 C. E. it gained many converts in China. While Buddhism was spreading there were different views towards it; some people wanted Buddhism to spread and be the main religion, some were against it, and […]

Stakeholders in Sustainable Business Transformation Charmaine Catroppa Thompson Rivers University Open Learning ADMM 460: Business and Society Assignment 3: Research Report on Issues Related to the Construction of the Three Gorges Dam and the Sustainable Development Initiatives of Royal Dutch Shell. Student #: 100098805 September 2008 Table of Contents  Part A Discussion Case on “Damming […]

From the 1980s to 1990s, “there was a significant change occurred in the economic power in supply chains with the trend toward retail consolidation and the emergence of giant retailers” (Coyle et al 2003). In other words, this shift gave large retailers more power and was able to make manufacturers change their supply chain strategies. […]

Introduction China has already experienced a substantial growth in the field of international business because aside from its local companies going international, many international companies from different countries have already started to dominate the Chinese market. As a result, it was perceived that the Chinese economy will continue to grow at a relative pace and […]

“Artifacts of the Ancient World” The great civilizations of India, China, Japan, Africa and Mesoamerica left behind artifacts that are preserved in museums across the world. The Art Institute Museum, in Chicago, carries artifacts from each one of these great civilizations. One artifact from each civilization can and does best represent each civilization. But lets […]