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- 3361: Chinese Economic Reform
- ... it became apparent to many of China's leaders that economic reform was necessary. During his tenure as China's premier, Mao had encouraged social movements such as the "Great Leap Forward" and the "Cultural Revolution" which had had as their bases ideas such as serving the people and maintaining the class struggle. By 1978 China s leaders were searching for a solution to serious economic problems. Hua Guofeng, the man ... Organization. The specific nature of the United States' complaint has to do with China's pirating of musical compact discs, video laser discs and computer software. In fact, it is estimated that such pirating costs American companies a billion dollars a year. Clearly, this is not the way that the trade system works. It is the United States' position that China must adhere to the rules of trade before it can ...
- 3362: Napoleon 4
- Napoleon Bonaparte's military career was launched by the events of the French Revolution. Called upon by various revolutionary governments to perform, Bonaparte was able to advance his career with each successive coup. When he became a successful commander in the French war against the counter-revolutionary armies in ... ship without a compass...." Public opinion: "...A man is only a man. His power is nothing if circumstances are not favourable. Opinion is all-important." Napoleon also continued the European war begun during the French Revolution. Both the Revolution and Napoleon's empire were helped by these four major factors: 1) the idea that the expansion of states was legitimate, changing the original assumptions about the balance of power in Europe; 2) the ...
- 3363: Computers And The Military
- ... industrialized world. Computers invaded in the following decades the lives of most people in various worksaving machines and in the middle of the Eighties also in the form of Personal Computers (PCs). But the computer revolution also made its impact on other areas, which the bright scientists probably never anticipated. War has in all times been one of the main reasons that new inventions have been made, and the military was ... both in Operation Desert Storm and in Kosovo. New naval ships have radar systems that is capable of spotting possible treats 35 miles away both in airspace, on land and water and under water. The American Aegis system can within this range determine whether an object on the radar is friendly or hostile, and can spot the newest supersonic missiles in 1 to 5 seconds. That is very quick compared to ...
- 3364: John Marshall: The Great Chief Justice
- John Marshall: The Great Chief Justice John Marshall was born in Fauquier County, Virginia on September 4, 1755. He was the first son of Thomas Marshall and Mary Randolph Keith. His role in American history is undoubtedly a very important one. As a boy, Marshall was educated by his father. He learned to read and write, along with some lessons in history and poetry. At the age of fourteen ... His ruling declared that a law was unconstitutional, therefore setting a precident giving the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional. Because of this ruling alone, John Marshall is a very prominent figure in American history and American law, but his acheivements do not end at that. During John Marshall's life, and particularly during his reign as chief justice, the power of the judicial branch became equally powerful to the other ...
- 3365: Crisis In Kosovo
- ... which they did with some success. Afterward, when two treaties were signed the rights of the Serbs were guaranteed, but these promises were never fulfilled and soon this area sank into a decline. The French Revolution and the Napoleonic era signaled the beginning of the transformation of the way of life throughout the Balkans. The wars of this period precipitated changes in diplomacy, and in their aftermath entirely new social and ... the early 1950s. Throughout much its recent history, the area of Yugoslavia has been one always in conflict with itself or other outside nations. The present day conflict in Kosovo is nothing new to the American citizens, considering we had just sent our troops to Bosnia to quell the internal problems there. The comic strips that were handed out in class sent a message of non-violence, but the warring continues ...
- 3366: Business Plan
- ... Consulting must also be able to maintain financial balance, charging a high value for its services, and delivering an even higher value to its clients. Initial focus will be development in the European and Latin American markets, or for European clients in the United States market. 1. 3 Keys to Success •Excellence in fulfilling the promise completely confidential, reliable, trustworthy expertise and information. •Developing visibility to generate new business leads. •Leveraging ... high-tech business development, channel development, distribution strategies, and marketing of high tech products. It will focus initially on providing two kinds of international triangles: •Providing United States clients with development for European and Latin American markets. •Providing European clients with development for the United States and Latin American markets. As it grows it will take on people and consulting work in related markets, such as the rest of Latin America, and the Far East, and similar markets. As it grows it will ...
- 3367: International Business Ventures
- ... negotiations with a Japanese company there are times of long pronounced silence on the part of the Japanese. They state that the negotiations, (will take a little longer,( and (this is quite difficult.( From the American perspective one would become frustrated at the slow pace of the negotiations. From the Japanese point of view the negotiations are proceeding quite well. Differences such as the one illustrated must be kept in mind ... was assembling a feasibility team in Denver, which was Yankees' domestic headquarters. The team consisted of a market analyst, an accountant, a geologist, a civil engineer, and Mr. Walbecker, who managed the study. For each American there was a Greek counterpart that translated and disclosed all information known to Titan. After four years from the start of the study Yankee expected that personnel within the subsidiary would be able to handle ... the International Market, p.27-8. Bibliography 1 McGrath, John J. Sell Your CEO! Vital Speeches of the Day. vol. 61-14. May 1, 1995: 444-7. 2 Stuart, Robert Douglas. Penetrating the International Market. American Management Association. New York 1965: 25-39. 3 Haner, F.T. Multinational Management. Merrill. Columbus, Ohio 1973: 43-58. 4 Ewing, John S. and Meissner, Frank. International Business Management; Readings and Cases. Wadsworth. Belmont, ...
- 3368: Capital Punishment Is Ineffect
- ... a 1993 nationwide survey 77 percent of the public approved of the death penalty, but the poll dropped to 41 percent if the alternative is no parole plus restitution (Smart). Only a minority of the American public would favor the death penalty if offered alternatives. By law, the trial and sentencing of the accused must be conducted with the utmost fairness, especially when incorporating the irreversible sanction of the death penalty ... since 1930 have been for murder (Warner). It is evident that courts have sentenced some criminals to prison while putting others to death, which clearly demonstrates uncertainty, racial prejudices, and simply unfairness. In his article “American Dilemma” (1944) Gunnar Myrdal reported that the “South makes the widest application of the death penalty”, and sadly “Negro criminals are in for much more than their share of the executions” (Warner). Recently a study ... Public executions were common in this country during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. One of the last public executions occurred in Kentucky when 20,000 people gathered to watch the hanging of a young African American male (NCADP). It is that inhumane delight in brutality and pain that the supporters of death penalty have cause against, yet they are at the level of murder themselves. Society must insist that the ...
- 3369: Norman Schwarzkopf
- ... chance to yet. Norman Schwarzkopf got an education at West Point Military School and at Valley Forge Military Academy in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Valley Forge is a historic place known for its forces in the American Revolution. Almost all of Norman's family joined the military. His dad was in the military all of his life just as Norman was. The Schwarzkopfs are very well known in the military. Norman Schwarzkopf made ...
- 3370: Bombardier Report
- ... and 22% of profits for 1995. The nature of this group is cyclical. Bombardier manufactures subway cars, high speed trains, passenger cars, and a variety of other equipment, which is primarily sold in the North American and European markets. Bombardier has made many acquisitions in this industry that are usually acquired at a loss. These acquisitions along with the huge loss in the Eurotunnel contract has made it difficult for Bombardier to show it's real profitability in this industry. Revenues have increased by 20% since 1994. Bombardier has 28% and 12% of the North American and European markets respectfully. The outlook for expansion in the North American market is encouraging with the contract with Am-Trac to supply high-speed trains and equipment for use in the United States. Recent developments in Mexico has led to an increase in demand for ...
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