NATO: Countering Terrorism Presentation

NATO: Countering Terrorism

Chapter 3 Presentation

Chapter 3 Presentation

Nonverbal Communication Presentation

Nonverbal Communication

Tuesday Library Assignment

1. Based on the video the United States is much different than countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan and China when it comes to employment. In the United states people are more driven and determined to make money but in other foreign countries people have "softer" voices. Family plays a role in both the USA and foreign countries but in the USA people usually don't have to leave their families to work in factories. Companies open factories in countries like Hong Kong because they know people are very poor and will work for very cheap wages because they have no other options. Hong Kong does not have a minimum wage the workers get paid based on how fast they work. On average the workers get 300-500 yuan a day which is equivalent to  $44-$70. Factory workers work seven days a week 14 hours everyday. Workers usually have to leave their families and stay in the factories living in crowded rooms with 12-20 other people. The working conditions in the USA are much different. In the United States the minimum wage is $9.00 nationally and higher in certain states. The USA also has laws on how many hours minors can work per week and per day and also minors can't work past certain times. 

2. The correlation between happiness and productivity is that the the happy workers are the faster they work. Two examples are Google and Apple because they give their employee's benefits and let them be themselves at work. They are put into a different atmosphere and it is more relaxed work life style. 

3.Toms is a company that operates globally and does it humanely. I chose this company because every pair of shoes that is purchased they give back to people who are less fortunate. They have the "get one give one" attitude. They give away shoes, eye wear, water, safe birth, and kindness. 
 http://www.toms.com/what-we-give

Business Blunders Presentation

Business Blunders

What is a Handshake

Japan 

• Meet- Limp with little or no eye contact. Some bow when they greet each other to show respect. 
• Depart- Japanese people will walk the guest out and watch them until they get into their car.
• Accept a gift-Present gifts with both hands. It is modestly polite to refuse the gift at least once. If you receive a gift you should give one back.  
• Share business cards- Have two sides to the card one is translated. Have the translated side up when giving it to someone. They expect you to memorize the information. Offer the card with both hands. 

http://www.1worldglobalgifts.com/japangiftgivingetiquette.htm

http://www.linguist.com/services-japanese-card.htm

Brazil

• Business Meetings- Highly recommended to learn Portuguese phrases before. Business meetings must be set up 2-3 weeks in advance. 
• meet-Shaking hands. People kiss on the cheeks. Men greet each other with hugs not kisses. Men shake one hand and then they hug with the other touching the other mans shoulder. 
• Accept a gift-If someone you don't know well invites you over you should bring something to their house like food. You should almost always bring someone gifts if you are invited over their house or going to visit. Everyone will always accept. 
• Share Business cards- Usually exchanged when people first meet. English should be on one side and the other should be in Portuguese. When giving the cards out make sure that the Portuguese side is facing the recipient. 

https://www.justlanded.com/english/Brazil/Brazil-Guide/Business/Business-etiquette

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/brazil/707706

Theme Park Link

Link to Theme Park Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EqtoD_enMuVCsi-NRzfwXuOzvxJf-9HTnfna-HgFmlY/edit?usp=sharing

Theme Parks TWN

1. Europa Park- Germany
    Disneyland-Hong Kong
    Warner Bros. Movie World- Australia 

2. Germany:
Currency-Euro 
Exchange Rate-$1.12=1 Euro
Ticket Prices: 
-Children under the age of 12: 38.50 Eur ($42.97) in the summer and 32.50 Eur ($36.27) in the winter.
-Adults: 44.50 Eur ($49.67) in the summer and 38.50 ($42.97) Eur in the winter.
-Seniors: 38.50 Eur ($42.97) in the summer and 32.50 ($36.27) Eur in the summer.


Disneyland Hong Kong:
Currency- Hong Kong Dollar
Exchange Rate- $0.13 USD=1 Hong Kong Dollar
Ticket Prices: $69.48 USD, Child Ticket: $49.63 USD, Senior Ticket: $12.89 USD


Warner Bros. Movie World:
Currency: Australian Dollar
Exchange Rate: 1 Australian Dollar = 0.76 USD 
Ticket Prices: Adult Ticket: $60.67 USD, Child Ticket: $53.08 USD

Two Other Natural Disasters

Blog 1:Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
Student: Quinn
Date:March 11th,2011
Local Effects: cost $360 billion in damage. Destroyed nuclear industry in Japan. Had to close a lot of nuclear reactors which decreased Japans electricity generation by 40%.
Infrastructure effects: 138,000 buildings were destroyed.

Blog 2:  Sumatra -Andaman Earthquake
Student: Santi
Date: December 26th, 2004
Local Effects: Killed 230,000 people. Caused $15 billion in damage.
Infrastructure effects:Destroyed coastal communities and many people lost their businesses because they were too expensive to reopen and rebuild. One of the deadliest natural disasters in history.

The Haiti Earthquake

The Earthquake in Haiti occurred on January 12th,2010 and was a huge shock to many people. The earthquake was a huge natural disaster that had a magnitude of 7.0mw. The earthquake affected roughly 3 million people and killed 319,000 people.

Economic Effects: 

• Haiti has always been known as a pretty poor country throughout the years and the result of the earthquake made things even worse. 
• $7.8 billion in damage
• Tropical storms in the past crippled their economy but the earthquake of 2010 destroyed their economy completely. 
• Airport was destroyed therefore making it nearly impossible for people to travel in and out of Haiti 
• Economic output shrank 5.1% 

Local Business: 

• The airport and the ports were destroyed therefore they could not export any goods. 
• One of the biggest businesses they had was clothing and shipping their products to other countries. They could not do this for a long time after the earthquake because of the damages.
• In 2009 they were the 17th largest apparel supplier exporting to the USA. 
• Exports were a huge part of the local business reaching $424 million, and clothing making up 90% of the countries exports.
• Very high unemployment rates and almost everyone in poverty.

Infrastructure:

• Airport was completely destroyed. 
• Multiple parts of Haiti destroyed including the capital Port-Au-Prince.
• 60% of government buildings were completely destroyed.
• 80% of schools in the capital were destroyed.
• Estimated 30,000 buildings collapsed. 

Scarcity of Resources:

• Deforestation- most people are farmers
• food,water,shelter,clothing

Effects Beyond Local Disaster:

• The earthquake affected countries that they export things to because they would not longer be able to until they rebuild their area. 
• Hurt the economy drastically even after the disaster. 

Haiti Today: 

• Pretty much back to normal
• Buildings and houses were rebuilt
• Still a very poor country. 
• High unemployment levels

Sources:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/haiti/11340167/Five-years-on-from-Haitis-earthquake-its-people-are-still-suffering.html

https://www.mercycorps.org/articles/haiti/5-years-after-quake-journey-relief-recovery

https://www.thebalance.com/haiti-earthquake-facts-damage-effects-on-economy-3305660

  

Top Five International TV Shows

After doing research I found that a lot of the shows that I watch someone else living half way around the world could be watching the same thing. With companies like Netflix it makes it possible for this sort of thing to happen. I did my research online and on Netflix and found that some of the the most popular international TV shows are: The Office, Orange is the New Black, El Internado, True detective, and Wentworth. All of these shows are streaming on Netflix right now and shown internationally. All of these shows are International because they lure viewers in by being interesting and suspenseful. Netflix does have different shows based on the country but these are international and are available on Netflix in multiple different countries and continents.

My personal views on International TV shows is that they are great. I find it very cool that people could bond over a show that is taken place in one country and spread miles and miles away. Not only is it great that viewers can watch the shows but this is also great for the producers. Producers will make more money because they can advertise and market their new TV show to more people and countries which means that they will make more money.

Source: http://goop.com/foreign-tv-shows-to-binge-watch-now/