Political Science Essays

Positioning for International Expansion Company Background Giordano was founded in Hong Kong by Jimmy Lai in 1980. In 1981, it opened its first retail store in Hong Kong and began to expand its market by distributing Giordano merchandise in Taiwan through a joint venture. In 1985, it opened its first retail outlet in Singapore. Responding […]

The analysis of the host country revealed that the UAE has a political system distinct from Ireland. It is governed by a monarchy, with rulers/sheikhs in each emirate. Despite this difference, the UAE maintains political stability and its rulers actively encourage foreign direct investment as well as international western educational institutions. The legal framework in […]

Define the 12 negotiating variables Basic concept of negotiation: It might be applied in a different way from one culture to another. Usually the negotiation process is highly influenced by the cultural dimensions of negotiators. Sometimes process is highly affected when one negotiator applies ‘high context’ while the other at ‘low context’. Selection of negotiators: […]

The Movement (1920) Congress session took place in Calcutta in September 1920 and involved a discussion with members of the Khilafat Committee. During this session, it was decided to launch a Mass movement under the leadership of Gandhiji, known as the Non Cooperation Movement. The second Congress session occurred in Nagpur in December 1920, during […]

The National Finance Summit held last Saturday gave so many things to ponder on to students as the chosen speakers gave ideas and information that are very helpful and contributive to everyday life of a Finance student. The knowledge they passed on to us future executives may be found and read from the books but […]

Both the Holocaust and the Rwandan Genocide are recognized as major historical tragedies. The Holocaust entailed the organized extermination of millions of Jews and other minority groups during World War II, while the Rwandan Genocide involved the mass killing of 800,000 civilians in Rwanda. Media and events employ various approaches to raise awareness about global […]

In my recent exploration of nationalism, I stumbled upon an essay by Greenfeld (2006: 64-92) that presents the idea of nationalism as a modern form of awareness. According to this essay, nationalism is not only crucial in contemporary times but also serves as the underlying consciousness within all nations (Greenfeld 1992: 3-26). Inspired by this […]

Cash management is an essential part of Acme International’s working capital management. It ensures that the company has enough cash for its operations and transactions while avoiding cash shortages. Excess cash can be invested in profitable ways so that it remains available when needed. Litan, Masson & Pomerleano (2001) recommend HSBC bank as the ideal […]

1. Case summary and description. What are the most important elements/topic areas of the case? Joe MacIntosh had been selected by Professor Maggie Neale for one of the restricted scholar internships at Northwest University. At that time he had just finished his second semester. He had no earlier full-time job practice and he assumed this […]

In the current business environment that is dynamic and competitive, value creation has become a fundamental aim of every successful business. The emergence of the knowledge based economy has brought with it the quest to find new ways of maintaining the competitive advantage of organizations and industries. Successful businesses are increasingly recognizing just how instrumental […]

Starbucks Case Analysis Question 1: Identify controllable and uncontrollable elements that Starbucks has encountered in entering global markets. Controllable elements are the elements that can be changed in the long run, and usually, in the short run to adjust to changing market conditions, consumer tastes, or corporate objectives. Therefore, the controllable elements that Starbucks has […]

Free trade is the absence of government regulation in citizens’ transactions with foreign nations. The theories of Smith, Ricardo, and Hecksher-Ohlin explain the advantages of trade. While it may seem clear that trade is beneficial, these theories offer insight into why a country should participate in global trade for goods it can already produce domestically. […]

Decolonization and the Rise of the Third World Where the Major factors leading to the first wave of decolonization in the 1950’s and 60’s Contents Page Introduction 2 History and origin of Decolonization 3 The Major factors leading to the first wave of 4 Decolonization in the 1950’s and 60’s Conclusion Bibliography Introduction In Order […]

There is currently a $65 Billion market for private label products. The main objectives of the research were to study the dynamics of the branding strategy of retailers (for private labels) and the manufacturers (for brands) and to compare and contrast the consumer perceptions toward private labels and national brands The secondary research included an […]

Since the abolishment of Apartheid, South Africa has graciously re-entered into the global economic community as an emerging economy. When compared to Sub-Saharan African countries, South Africa boasts an incredibly strong economy with plenty of room for improvement. With its resources, South African state officials have considered Nationalisation as a possible solution to alleviate these […]

Topic: The question of whether a nation should mandate a uniform national curriculum for all students until college is a subject of ongoing debate. Some argue that curriculum policies should be tailored to the specific conditions of different regions within a country. Others believe that a common core curriculum could meet the needs of any […]

The Riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention The year 1968 was exceptionally controversial in American history. In 1968, America faced numerous challenges – from the heroes in Vietnam to marginalized groups like youth, women, and black Americans struggling with political and social discrimination. The year witnessed significant events such as the assassination of Robert […]

The quest for quality education in the country has long been a challenge for educators. Despite efforts by the Department of Education and various innovative actions, achieving quality education seems impossible. Numerous factors hinder our pursuit, making success in this endeavor nothing more than a dream. Quality education in any country relies on the quality […]

A few years ago, as I was closing down my consulting company, Grid Inteamericana, a Grid International Associate company that focused on hosting the Blake-and-Mouton Grid Seminars, I had an intriguing encounter. During this time, I was also contemplating a potential career in teaching. I received an invitation to audition for Senior Business students at […]

Introduction The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a branch of the World Bank Group that was established in 1956 to decrease poverty and enhance lives through promoting sustainable private sector investment in developing nations. Based in Washington, DC, the IFC shares the same objective as other institutions within the World Bank Group, which is to […]

Background of Topic Poverty is the lack of basic human needs, such as clean water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter, because of the inability to afford them. This is also referred to as absolute poverty or destitution. The causes are numerous, including a lack of individual responsibility, bad government policy, exploitation by people […]

I was fortunate to have attended the UN Military Contingent Course held in New Delhi, India in Sep 2005 and the International Liaison Course in Israel in 2008. I am married with three beautiful children. E-Mail Address: offrsch@aol. com Command and Coordination Mechanism of Multinational Joint Operations Essay Abstract The search for effective forms and […]