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Cultural and Linguistic Challenges of Internationalisation
MNCs and even other firms with more restricted operations have responded to these opportunities by expanding their international business swiftly and substantially. It must however be recognised that attempts at international expansion have resulted in significant challenges for internationalising firms in areas of environmental management and cultural and linguistic diversity.
Tesla: Critical Evaluation of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Innovation Management
Established in 2003, Tesla Motors, the US-headquartered manufacturer of electric vehicles, solar panels and solar roof tiles, has become globally famous for its pioneering, innovative and entrepreneurial efforts in the development of electric vehicles and renewable energy. The firm has grown phenomenally in the last two decades and is now one of the most valuable corporations in the world. Its CEO Elon Musk is currently one of the the wealthiest persons in the world
Corporate Governance in the light of Agency and Other Theories
Heightened awareness about corporate governance has in recent years led to the emergence of a number of theories on corporate governance. Corporate governance theory commenced with the agency theory, grew into the stewardship and stakeholder theories, and evolved further into the resource dependency, transaction cost and political theories.
The Development of Children: Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
Vygotsky’s theories focus on the importance of culture, language and speech in a child’s development and the extent of stimuli s/he receives through the heard words and sentences of the people in his immediate environment.
Rape Of African Female Slaves In The Antebellum South
Documents on the slave era, in the antebellum south, are awash with stories of the brutal treatment of slaves, particularly women; enslaved black women, endured enormous abuse and violations.
Joining Leader in Death Phenomenon
Historical instances of people joining their leaders in death have occurred periodically; there is little to connect these incidents apart from defeat, dishonour and avoidance of rape.
The Use of AI To Improve Leadership Development
AI is ideal for leadership development because of its utility in enhancement of diagnostic skills, complex simulation, number crunching, talent identification and leader selection.
The English School in IR Theory
The English school incorporates two theories, realism and liberalism. Realism focuses upon security and power; liberalism is based on the assumption of the goodness of humans.
Principles and Applications of Taylorism
The work of Fredrick Taylor, (1856 – 1915), widely known as the founder of scientific management, has been instrumental in shaping management thought and action in diverse areas of business and industry for the major part of the 20th century.
Outsourcing: Advantages and Disadvantages
The dramatic changes that have occurred in the global business and economic environment in recent times have not just created great growth opportunities for western businesses, but also provided them with new avenues for improvement of efficiency, productivity and profitability.
Competitive Advantage through the Learning Organisation
The achievement and effective use of knowledge is widely accepted by contemporary managements, theorists and researchers to be the chief source of competitive advantage of modern day business organisations.
Cultural and Linguistic Challenges in International Business
This study deals with the cultural and linguistic challenges faced by organisations engaged in international business activities.