Chapter 22 Lesson

Chapter 22 Presentation
by Lily and Kathryn

NATO Presentation

NATO: Countering Terrorism
by Lily and Kathryn

Chapter 3 Assessment

Chapter 3 Paper

Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication Presentation

Global Companies

1. Based on the video, it's obvious that people in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China don't have other options for employment. They come to work in the factories from other provinces in the countries hoping to make a living. This puts a worker's family in a cycle of poverty, because kids are unable to get an education if they have to work in factories from a young age to support their family. Low wages, often with no minimum wage, force them to work overtime hours. Their exhaustion then increases the risk of workplace injuries. Working conditions are poor, as the rooms are dark, hot, and stuffy, which is dangerous to workers' health. In the US, the regulations are stricter, and are often enforced, as opposed to those in foreign countries. There is minimum wage, so many big companies choose not to produce their products in the US, as it's cheaper to do so elsewhere.

2. http://smartbusinesstrends.com/companies-with-the-happiest-employees/
Of course, if workers are happier, they work quickly and efficiently. For example. Google is known as one of the best companies to work for. Employees get free food, on-site laundry, and five months maternity leave with full pay and benefits. Obviously, Google is also a very successful and productive company, as it is ranked #2 on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies. Apple also has very happy employees, as they receive great benefits and above-average salaries. It is very successful and productive as well, and is ranked #1 on Fortune's list.

3. http://www.toms.com/improving-lives
Tom's is a company notable for its social responsibility. They have a one-for-one program, where every time someone buys a pair of their shoes, they give a pair to kids living in poverty. They also work to provide sight, improve access to water, and allow for safe births for people in third-world countries, and prevent bullying.

International Business Blunders Presentation

Business Blunders

What is a Handshake?

1. Japan:

http://www.japanesebusinessresource.com

http://www.culturalsavvy.com/jp_etiquette_visiting_home_office.htm

- Meet: Bow to them, and wait to see if they offer you a handshake.

- Depart: The host will walk the guest to the door and watch them until they're in the car.

- Gifts: They are not necessary, but if one is given, show your appreciation and thank everyone involved. If the gift is wrapped, wait until you leave to open it.

- Business Cards: The business cards should be bilingual, and should be presented at the beginning of the meeting.

2. France: 

http://businessculture.org/business-culture/business-etiquette/

https://www.thelocal.fr/20130304/top-ten---french-business-etiquette

- Meet: Use a quick, light handshake. Address people with 'monsieur' or 'madame'.  Introduce yourself by first and last name.

- Dress: Appearance is important for first impressions. Always wear quality business attire, even on Friday. 

- Gifts: Gifts are not commonly given between business associates, To show appreciation, it's better to host a social event or dinner.

- Business Cards: One side should be in French and the other in your native language. Your last name should be in capital letters so that it stands out.

India:

http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_in.htm

- Meet: Greet with 'namaste' and a slight bow with your hands together. Men may shake hands with men, but not with women, and women may with women, but not men.

- Dress: Men should wear suits and ties. In the summer, they may not wear the jacket. Women should be conservative in dresses or pantsuits.

- Gifts: Give gifts with both hands. Gifts from your country are appreciated. They are not expected on the first meeting, but once a relationship develops.

- Business Cards: Present business cards when introduced. They can be in English.

Theme Parks Presentation

Theme Parks

TWN: Theme Parks

1. Australia
Hong Kong
Germany

2. Australian Dollar: 1 Australian Dollar = 0.76 USD  
Hong Kong Dollar: 1 Hong Kong Dollar = 0.13 USD 
Euro: 1 Euro = 1.12 USD

Warner Bros Movie World:
Adult Ticket: $60.67 USD, Child Ticket: $53.08 USD

Hong Kong Disneyland: 
General Admission: $69.48 USD, Child Ticket: $49.63 USD, Senior Ticket: $12.89 USD

Europa Park: 
Children under the age of 12: $42.97 USD in the summer and $36.27 USD in the winter.
Adults: $49.67 USD in the summer and $42.97 USD in the winter.
Seniors: $42.97 USD in the summer and $36.27 USD in the winter.

Two Other Natural Disasters

Caleb's Slide:

Lituya Bay Mega Tsunami

1958

The economy and infrastructure of the area were not affected because the area was uncivilized. It was mostly grasslands and coastlines, which offered little resources.

Jay's Slide:

Bhola Cyclone

November 12, 1970

Entire villages were destroyed and all crops were wiped out by this cyclone. 85% of the homes in the area were knocked down. Damages reached $86.4 million, and between 300,000 and 500,000 people were killed.

Haiti Earthquake

In January of 2010, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Haiti killed around 230,000 people and injured another 300,000. 1.5 million people, which is around 20% of Haiti's population, were displaced from their homes in and around Port-au-Prince.

Effects on Economy:
Haiti was already the poorest country in the western hemisphere, and 80% of its population was already below the poverty line before the devastating earthquake.

- $7.8-8.5 billion in total damage
- Economic output shrunk by 5.1%
- Post-earthquake, countries cancelled any debt Haiti owed them

Effects on Infrastructure:

- Destroyed main airport, ports, and paved roads
- 106,000 homes lost, and another 188,383 damaged
- 60% of government buildings ruined
- 80% of government schools destroyed/damaged

Effects on Local Business:

In 2009, Haiti was the 17th largest apparel supplier to the US, exporting $424 million worth of goods (90% of which was apparel). Because the main airport and many ports were destroyed, the people who made the clothes and those who exported them were out of work, and the country didn't have money coming in from those exports. Also, 2/5 of people in Haiti are subsistence farmers, meaning they farm locally. That business would also be destroyed because farmers lost all of their crops, land, and equipment.

Effect on Resources:

Because of the earthquake, food supplies ran out. The tragedy hit between harvests, so winter crops weren't picked yet, while summer ones were nearly gone.


As of January of 2015, the 1.5 million people that were displaced in 2010 reduced to just thousands. However, the Port-au-Prince presidential palace and cathedral have not been rebuilt. $13.5 billion were donated to Haiti by donor nations and private charities. The nation is basically back to how it was before, but more should have been improved given how much money they had to work with. Haiti struggles with a cholera epidemic and political turmoil.

  


Sources: 
https://www.thebalance.com/haiti-earthquake-facts-damage-effects-on-economy-3305660
http://www.eenews.net/stories/86545
http://haitiearthquake.web.unc.edu/economic-impact-of-the-earthquake/
http://www.usnews.com/news/photos/2015/01/09/photos-haitis-recovery-5-years-after-devastating-earthquake
http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/01/12/376138864/5-years-after-haiti-s-earthquake-why-aren-t-things-better
http://s4.thingpic.com/images/eo/AANWYQ8LMzRv2hEc6MmTCV3Y.jpeg
https://media1.britannica.com/eb-media/29/145429-004-5962943D.jpg

Mini Research #1: International TV Shows

Plenty of people enjoy watching TV series from all over the world, and Netflix is one of the best places to find a number of the best international TV shows. Some of 2016’s most anticipated and talked about international series are ‘Black Mirror’, ‘The Time In Between’, ‘Peaky Blinders’, ‘Marseille’, and ‘The Fall’. ‘Black Mirror’ is the highly-praised sci-fi show, that originally premiered in the UK a few years ago, but arrived on Netflix in late 2014. The Huffington Post describes it as “addictive” and “intense”. ‘The Time In Between’ is another international hit. The Spanish drama that premiered in 2013 focuses on a Spanish dressmaker who follows her lover to Morocco and becomes a spy for the Allies. Britain’s ‘Peaky Blinders’ is an award-winning drama. Set in 1919 Birmingham, England, it follows a gang and its boss, who wants to move up in the world. Seasons one through three are currently available on Netflix, where the show is rated five stars. Netflix original series, ‘Marseille’, is set in the French city, where vicious battle erupts for control of the city. The series premiered in May of 2016 and was met with rough reviews from French critics, but a decent reaction from the international public. Receiving a better reaction, and four and a half stars on Netflix, is ‘The Fall’, a British crime drama set in Northern Ireland. In May 2013, it was premiered on RTÉ One in Ireland and on BBC Two in the UK within a day of each other.

I like that Netflix makes so many shows available to international audiences, because these are shows that often couldn’t be found elsewhere outside of their creator countries. I also think it is a smart business move for Netflix to add so many international shows, as that could bring new customers, such as those who are from another country and/or speak other languages fluently. These shows are also a window into the entertainment found in other countries, which can be interesting to see as opposed to the American TV that we usually watch.

Sources:

Netflix.com

The Huffington Post: ‘Black Mirror’ Is The One Show You Need To Watch On Netflix Over The Holidays

Variety: Netflix’s ‘Marseille’ Bow Underwhelms in France

Wikipedia: The Fall (TV Series)