Art & Power #3 - Description of a painting

1. Settlements Importance of Rivers Fertile Land: The soil near rivers was great for farming, thanks to regular flooding that added nutrients. Trade and Travel: Rivers made moving things and people easy, which helped trade and communication. Protection: Rivers could act as natural barriers, making it harder for enemies to attack. Food: Rivers were full of fish and other food, adding to what people could eat. Energy: People used the river's flow to power machines, for example, grinding grain. Cleanliness: Rivers were used to wash away waste, keeping settlements cleaner. Culture: Rivers often had spiritual importance, and ceremonies and stories revolved around them. Common Geographic Features of Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia: the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in central Iraq Indus River Valley: the river runs in the northwestern part of India Nile River Valley: the major river of Egypt Yellow River Valley: a major river flowing through the southern part of China Rivers provided water, food, transportation, and shaped the way of life and development of these ancient civilizations. Impact of Mountains on Settlements Mountains served as barriers to early settlement due to the lack of technology to cross them. The Himalayan Mountains isolated much of India and China during their early development. Impact of Deserts on Migration Deserts posed significant challenges to people who wanted to migrate due to their harsh and unforgiving conditions. Notable deserts include the Empty Quarter in Saudi Arabia and the Sahara Desert in Africa. Changes in Migration and Cultural Blending Advancements in transportation technology post-Industrial Revolution increased cultural blending. Transportation advancements enabled global migration. Before, cultures were isolated, focusing on beliefs and local adaptations. The Industrial Revolution transformed migration and cultural blending. 2. How Humans Modify and Adapt to Their Environment Ways Humans Modify Their Environment Mining: Removing the earth's surface for precious metals. Irrigation: Diverting water for farming. Transportation: Moving goods with trains, cars, airplanes, and boats. Mining Strip mining removes large layers of the earth. Can impact the environment by removing plants and polluting water sources. Irrigation Diverting water for farming and urban development. Transportation Moving goods using trains, cars, airplanes, and boats. Human Adaptation to the Environment Adjusting to environmental conditions by changing behavior. Examples: Wearing specific clothing, using specific building materials. Human Modification of the Environment Changing the earth to meet human needs by physically altering the environment. Examples: Dams, canals, roads, bridges. Impact of Weather and Geological Events on Humans Events like earthquakes, hurricanes, and cold weather affect human settlements. Examples: Building earthquake-resistant buildings, creating levees, using ice for tourism. 3. Understanding Culture Introduction to Culture Culture refers to the way of life of a group of people who live in a particular place. It includes traditions, beliefs, values, and the way they do things. Cultural Characteristics Religious traditions Language Family values Laws Cultural characteristics make each culture unique. Cultural Representations Art Architecture Music Literature Cultural representations express a culture's creativity and show their beliefs and history to the world. Government and Culture Types of government reflect cultural beliefs and traditions. Examples: democratic republic, communist state. The way a country is governed tells a lot about its culture. Economic Systems and Cultures Economic systems reflect cultural values. Examples: bartering, modern economies (e.g., United States, China). How people earn and spend money also reflects their culture. Spread of Cultural Ideas Trade: Spreading ideas through interactions during trade. Travel: Visitors bringing new ideas. War: Conquering armies imposing beliefs. Cultural ideas spread through trade, travel, and war. Multicultural Societies Blending of multiple cultural and ethnic groups. Common in advanced societies with immigration. Multicultural societies create something new by bringing together different cultures. Cultural Adaptation Cultures can change and adapt by taking new ideas and blending them with their own traditions. Example: 'Tex-Mex' food, which blends Mexican and Texan traditions.

Management and Globalization Global Management Why companies go global How companies for global Global Business environments Global Business Types of global business Pros and cons of global businesses Ethnic Challenges for global business Culture and Global Diversity Cultural intelligence Silent language of culture Tight and loose cultures Values and national cultures Global Management Learning Are management theories universal? Intercultural competencies Global learning goals Key concepts of the challenges of globalisation: Global economy Resources, markets and competition are worldwide in scope Internationalisation The process of increasing involvement in international operations Globalization/Deglobalization Glob- the growing interdependence among elements in the global economy The worldwide interdependence of resource flows, product markets and business competition World 3.0 Different views: World flat vs. round Distance is a metaphor that represents the degree of dissimilarities between countries Balancing cooperation in the global Global Management Global management - managing things in different countries Managing business and organizations with interests in more than one country What do we expect from global Managers Knowing how to adapt Knowing the language Global Manager Is culturally aware and informed on international affairs International Business Conducting for-profit transactions of goods and services across national boundaries International Motive Why do firms internatioalize their activities Cheaper labour Labour tax Natural resources Enrolments to do business Clientele Exclusive materials Personal benefits: Taxes Reasons why businesses go global Customers Suppluers Capital During (1993) - 4 motive 1. Market seeking 2. Efficiency Seeking 3. Resource seeking 4. Strategic Asset Seeking Cuervo Cazurra, Narula and un (2015) - 4 motive s Internationalization Motives A company may also explore the opportunities in different markets in order to take advantage and in some cases extend the product life cycle What is a Market Entry Strategy Involves the sale of goods or services to foreign markets but do not require expensive investments Franchising Exporting and importing Involve the sale of goods or services to foreign markets but do Types of market entry strategies Global sourcing Exporting Importing Licensing agreement Franchising Types of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) strategies: Joint venture Strategic alliance Owned Subsidiary (sometimes called WOS) How to go abroad What conditions will affect the decisions of firms on how to internationalize their activities? During (1978)- Eclectic paradigm OLI model OLI- Ownership, Location and Internalization Advantages Ownership advantages Resources owned by the organization that can be transferred across locations include trademarks, production techniques and processes, managerial skills and other resources not available to the competitors Location Advantages Represent the implications of choosing to produce or to perform activities in a specific location (country or region) Internalization Advantages: The ability to internalize or to incorporate activities that add value to its business Evolution of Concepts- New Elements Although economic factors are certainly important to explain the formation, growth and expansion of firms within and across national borders, they are not sufficient to explain the additional complexity when a firm decides to expand its activities across national borders Economic factors Investigate the economic elements that affect the internationalization of firms Behavioural Elements Explaining the additional challenges (and perhaps opportunities) a firm faces in foreign host countries when compared to indigenous (local) firms Behavioural theories Johanson and Wiedersheim-Paul (1975) and Johanson and Vahlne (1977) Included the psychic Distance concept (beckerman,1956) to explain the internationalization behaviour of firms The Uppsala internationalization model Psychic distance is: the sum of factors preventing the flow of infomatio from and to the market Psychic Distance is a broad concept that includes several elements such as: language, culture, political systems, level of education, level of industrial development Firms behave in a “Risk Averse” manner It means that when the perceived risk goes down, the firm increase its commitment to the foreign market \ The Haier Group Data Strategy Big DATA and Small DATA The use of small data to satisfy individual customers’ needs, however, the book mentions a huge cultural shock at the plant in Camden, south caroline Ex: top down, hard hat colors and hierarchy Culutral Differnces can have a huge impact on the internationalization of firms Kogut and Singh (1988)- Cultural Distance Index First statsical study on the implication of ciltiral distance to the selection of entry mode When investigating in culturally distant countries, foreign firms can choose to partner with foreign firms in order to gain local knowledge and share the risk associated to the investment (higher commitment = higher risk) How Companies Go Global Global sourcing The process of purchasing materials or services around teh world for local use Exporting Selling locally made products in foreign markets Importing Buying foreign made products and selling them domestically Exports correspond to what percentage of Candain GDP What countries are the major trending partners of Canada Management and Globalization How Companies Go Global Licensing Agreement One firm pays a fee for rights to make or sell another company’s products What are the potential risks associated to licesning The case of new balance in China Franchising A fee is paid for the rights to use another firms name, branding and methods Insourcing Insourcing: refers to local job creation that results from foreign direct investment Types of insourcing Joint ventures: operate in a foreign country through co-ownership by foreign and local partners Strategic alliances: A partnership in which foreign and domestic firms share resources and knowledge for mutual gains Foreign subsidiaries: local operation completely owned by a foreign firm Criteria for choosing a joint venture partner: Familiarity with your firm’s major business String local workforce Values its customers Future expansion possibilities Strong local market for partner’s own products Good Profit potential Sound financial standing Global business environments Legal and poliical systems Trade agreements and trade barriers Regional economic alliances Legal and political systems Differing laws and practices regards Business ownership Negotiation and implementation of contracts Foreign currency exchange Protection of intellectual property rights Counterfeit merchandise Political risk Potential loss in value of foreign investment due to instability and political changes in the host country Political risk analysis (expertise/experience) Forecast political disruptions that threaten the value of a foreign investment Changes in the rules of the game Brexit US Trade Wars-mexico-China Other examples Bolivia, Venezuela, China De-globalization The process of weakening interdependence among nations Trade Agreements and trade Barriers World trade organization Most favourd nation status Tariffs Nontariss barriers (quotes, restrictions, etc.) Protectionism Regional Economic Alliances USMCA (replacment for the NAFTA-North American Free trade Agreement) EU- European Union APEC- Aisa Pacific Economic Copperation ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nationas SADC - Southern Africa Development Community MERCOSUR- Chapter 5- Global Management and Cultural Diversity (part 2) Review Types of global business Global corporation MNE (multinational enterprise) or MNC (multinational corporation) with extensive business operations in more than one foreign country Transnational corporation A global corporation that operates worldwide on borderless basis Some host country complaints about MNCs Host Country companits about MNCs: Excessive profits Interference with local government Domination of local economy Interference with local government Hiring the best local talent Limited technology transfer Disrespect for local customers Examples - War in Ukraine Disruption in global -value chains and increased pressure and interference of MNCs with local government Fertilizer imports in Brazil (one of the major producers of agricultural commodities) We must consider the triple bottom line and the impact in society, the environment and the economy $2.5 billion invest in potash mine in Brazill What about Globalization gap Large multinationals adn industrilizednaitons gaining disporoportinonally form globalization Globalization gap: Large multinational and industrialized nations gaining disproportionally from Globalization Some MNC complaints about host countries MNC Complaints about host countries: Profiit limitations Laws and regulations Overpirce resources Exploitative rules Foreign exchange restriction Failure to uphold contracts Mutual benefits for host countries and multinational companies Mutual benefits for host country and global corporation of MNC: Shared growth opportunities Shared income opportunities Shared learning opportunities Share development opportunities Develop projects together What are some of the ethical challenges for global business Ethincal challenges for global business Child labour Employmnet of children for worl otherwise done by adults Sweatshops Employment of workers at very low wages for long hours in poor working conditions Ex: Nike bad labour prices Unsafe working conditions Corruption Illegal practices that further one’s business interests Corrupiotn of froeign public officials Act makes it illegal for Candain firms and their representatives to engage in corrupt practices overseas Bribes to foreign officials Excessive commissions Non-monetary gifts Sweatshops Conflict materials What is culture Culture : The shared set of beliefs, values, and patterns of behvaiourr common to a group of people Food preferences Values and traditions Language and beliefs Religion Art music Life style Hofstede defines culture as: “The collectiv programing of teh mind distinguishing the members of one group or category of people from others” What is culture shock Culture Shock: Confusion and discoumfert a person experiences in an unfaamiliar culture Stages to adjusting to a new culture Confusion Small vitorires The honeymoon Irritation and anger Reality Cultural Intelligence The ability to adapt and adjust to new cultures What is Ethnocentrism Tendency to consider one’s own culture as superior others Slinet languages of culture Contect Low context High context Space Proxemics Ex: personal space Time Monochronic Polychronic High and low contexts cultures Edward T.Hall (1959) Def: Part of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw on its meaning Low context cultures Emphizes communication via spoken or written words Countries like United States, Canada and Germany High context cultures Rely on nonverbal and situational cues as well as on spoken or written works Thailand Malaysia Time Monochronic cultures People tend to do one thing at a time Canda Polychronic cultures Time is used to accomplish many different things at once Egypt Space Proxemics Study of how people use space to communicate In North American people value “personal space’ Many Latin and Asian cultures expect much less personal space Tight and Loose Cultures Cultural tightness-looseness Tight = Strength of norms that govern social behvaviour Japan, Korea, Malaysia Loose = tolerance for any deviation from norms Australia, Brazil, Hungary Values and national cultures (Hofstede) Power distance Uncertainty avoidance Individalism-collectivism Masculinity-femininty Time Orientation Indulgence vs. Restraint Comparative management How management pratices systematically differ among countries and /or cultures Intercultural competencies Skills and personal characteristics that help us be successful in cross cultural situations Global Managers (know how to adapt) Need to successfully apply management functions across interantional boundaries Global Learning goals Not universal Engage critical thinking Look everywhere for new management ideas Always consider culture

Art 125: Raccolta rifiuti (R.E)—>> non meno di 0,18mq per ogni abitante . virtuale —>> non meno di 5 mq —>> altezza minima 2,4m (R.I: 2 m) —>> deve avere un punto di allacciamento d’acqua Regolamento d’igiene —>> dimensione tale da poter contenere 4,5l Di rifiuti per abitante.( in ogni caso > di 2mq) —>> scarichi sifonati dall’acqua di lavaggio —>> accorgimenti che assicurino un’adeguata Difesa antimurina e antinsetti Norma UNI 10750: superficie commerciale (ciò che compriamo) , cioè la somma delle superfici coperte—>> 100% delle superfici calpestatili —>>100% delle superfici su cui poggiano . Le pareti divisorie interne non portanti —>> 50% delle pareti portanti interne perimetrali —>> 25% delle aree non abitabili Superfici scoperte—>> 25% dei balconi e delle terrazze scoperte —>> 35% dei balconi e dei terrazzi coperti (3 lati) —>> 35% dei pati e dei porticati —>> 60% delle verande —>> 15% dei giardini di appartamento —>> 10% dei giardini di ville e villini (Se un muro è al confine con un altro appartamento lo considero dalla mezzeria, se confina con uno spazio comune idem, lo considero tutto invece se da sull’esterno ) Regolamento d’igiene (su esso prevale il Re) : norme che discipilinano degli aspetti della vita quotidiana al fine di tutelare la salute dei fruitori Si occupa di : Rumori , odori , fumi, vapori. Scarichi nel sottosuolo Pulizia e decoro Malattie infettive Igenicità degli ambienti Pareti trasparenti (tenendo conto di telai e infissi)—>> deve avere un area pari a 1\8 (nazionale), 1\10 (Milano ) della superficie di pavimento Profondità di pavimento—>> non deve superare i 2,5m dalla finestra Bagno cieco solo se la superficie lorda di pavimento è inferiore ai 70mq e se è presente una sola camera da letto , oppure se è un secondo bagno (altrimenti finestra > 0,5 apribile). Superficie illuminante—>> superficie totale dell’apertura meno - superficie finale non utile (C): 60 cm - superficie superiore non utile (A) A= va considerato per intero se non ci sono aggetti o se questi sono inferiori a 150 cm. Al contrario ne considero solo un terzo. Es: con aggetto, b+ 1\3a . Se il rapporto illuminante è rispettato la profondità del locale non può essere più di 2,5 volte l’altezza del voltino . Se non è rispettato (inferiore a 1\8) allora deve essere 3,5 volte

Riferimenti normativi per il settore residenziale: Art 81: Accesso alla rete viaria—>> il cancello deve essere arretrato di almeno 4,5m dal filo esterno del marciapiede Art 82: Passo carrabile—>> larghezza non inferiore a 4,5m e non superiore a 6,5m Art 83:Pendenza Rampa —>> max 16% Art 97: Superficie minima degli ambienti - cucina —>> min 5mq - studio—>> min 7mq - soggiorno—>> min 14 mq - soggiorno spazi di cottura—>> 17 -camera (1posto letto)—>> 8mq - camera (2posti letto)—>> 12mq Superficie alloggio totale —>> non inferiore a 28 mq Art 95: Altezze minime- cucina, soggiorno, camera e studio—>> min 2,70m -locali accessori—>> min 2,40 m (bagno, lavanderie) - locali di servizio—>> min 2,10m (disimpegni, riposti.) - soppalchi—>> min 2,10m - parapetti—>> non inf. a 1,1m (10 cm cordolo) (92) Art 86: Distanze - negli edifici di nuova costruzione la distanza degli edifici dal confine con proprietà di terzi — nei NAF—>> non inf. a 3 m — altri ambiti —>> non inf. a 5m Art 89: Scale (R.E. ) —alzate—>> max 12 consecutive — a chiocciola—>> consentite solo all’interno di un’unità abit. — illuminazione—>> se collegano più di due piani devono . essere areati con lucernario. Dim: 0,3 mq . per ogni piano servito (R.I.: 0,4 mq x piano) — areazione —>> non ci può essere areazione verso i vani scala . ( Lo dice anche il regolamento d’igiene ) (R.I) —>> superficie non inferiore a 1mq per piano servi. — larghezza (R.I.) —>> deve garantire la possibilità di soccorso e . trasporto di persone Art 88: Locali sotterranei —>> non possono MAI essere adibiti ad abitazione Locali seminterrati—>> possono ma devono rispettare determinati . requisiti - l’altezza media deve essere > di 2,7m Art 91: Copertura—>> istallazione di apparati tecnici non deve essere visibile . dalle pubbliche vie Art 98: Bagni —>> ambiente contenente il vaso deve essere disimpegnato . dalla cucina (R.I: disimpegnato dai locali abitabili, esclusione Secondo bagno se è a servizio esclusivo di una camera) (R.I)—>> deve essere dotato di vaso, lavabo, bidet doccia o vasca —>> il lavabo può essere ubicato nell’antibagno Art 100: Areazione —>> riscontro d’aria deve essere garantito su aperture . perpendicolari o contrapposte.(non inf. a 1\10) —>> appartamenti inf. a 60mq possono essere . monoaffaccio ( ma non esposti a nord) Art 125: Raccolta rifiuti (R.E)—>> non meno di 0,18mq per ogni abitante . virtuale —>> non meno di 5 mq —>> altezza minima 2,4m (R.I: 2 m) —>> deve avere un punto di allacciamento d’acqua Regolamento d’igiene —>> dimensione tale da poter contenere 4,5l Di rifiuti per abitante.( in ogni caso > di 2mq) —>> scarichi sifonati dall’acqua di lavaggio —>> accorgimenti che assicurino un’adeguata Difesa antimurina e antinsetti Norma UNI 10750: superficie commerciale (ciò che compriamo) , cioè la somma delle superfici coperte—>> 100% delle superfici calpestatili —>>100% delle superfici su cui poggiano . Le pareti divisorie interne non portanti —>> 50% delle pareti portanti interne perimetrali —>> 25% delle aree non abitabili Superfici scoperte—>> 25% dei balconi e delle terrazze scoperte —>> 35% dei balconi e dei terrazzi coperti (3 lati) —>> 35% dei pati e dei porticati —>> 60% delle verande —>> 15% dei giardini di appartamento —>> 10% dei giardini di ville e villini (Se un muro è al confine con un altro appartamento lo considero dalla mezzeria, se confina con uno spazio comune idem, lo considero tutto invece se da sull’esterno ) Regolamento d’igiene (su esso prevale il Re) : norme che discipilinano degli aspetti della vita quotidiana al fine di tutelare la salute dei fruitori Si occupa di : Rumori , odori , fumi, vapori. Scarichi nel sottosuolo Pulizia e decoro Malattie infettive Igenicità degli ambienti Pareti trasparenti (tenendo conto di telai e infissi)—>> deve avere un area pari a 1\8 (nazionale), 1\10 (Milano ) della superficie di pavimento Profondità di pavimento—>> non deve superare i 2,5m dalla finestra Bagno cieco solo se la superficie lorda di pavimento è inferiore ai 70mq e se è presente una sola camera da letto , oppure se è un secondo bagno (altrimenti finestra > 0,5 apribile). Superficie illuminante—>> superficie totale dell’apertura meno - superficie finale non utile (C): 60 cm - superficie superiore non utile (A) A= va considerato per intero se non ci sono aggetti o se questi sono inferiori a 150 cm. Al contrario ne considero solo un terzo. Es: con aggetto, b+ 1\3a . Se il rapporto illuminante è rispettato la profondità del locale non può essere più di 2,5 volte l’altezza del voltino . Se non è rispettato (inferiore a 1\8) allora deve essere 3,5 volte Alloggi devono essere dotati— per 1\2 perone—>> 1 spazio cottura,1 servizio igienico , 1 ripostiglio — per 3\4 persone—>> 1 cucina indipendente, 1 servizio igienico , 1 ripostiglio — per 4\5 persone —>> 1 cucina indipendente, 2 servizi igienici, 1 ripostiglio (per il secondo servizio è richiesta una superficie minima di 2mq e un lato minimo di 1,2m) Dotazione dei servizi: Cucina—>> pavimenti e pareti con superficie Di materiale impermeabile, liscio, lavabile,resist. —>> soffitto materiale traspirante —>> cappa collegata a ogni punto di cottura (Vedi bagno su) Prevenzione incendi : definisce —dimensionamenti—accessi all’area (locali di intrattenimento e di pubblico Spettacolo —>> larghezza 3,5 —>> h libera 4m —>> raggio di svolta 13m —>> pendenza non sup al 10% —>> resist al carico almeno 20t —profondità locali —>> i locali al chiuso non possono Essere ubicati oltre il secondo piano Interrato (non oltre i 10m) . Questi se Sono tra i 7,5 e i 10 m devono essere Protetti da un’impianto sprinkler e Essere dotati di uscite sicure. — carichi d’incendio — comunicazione (locali di intrattenimento e di pubb. Spettacolo —>> locali possono comunicare con altre Attività purché dotate di filtri a prova di Fumo e di porte REI (ameno 30) (queste Non vanno cont nel comp. delle vie d’uscit) — compartimentazioni — autorimesse — comportamento al fuoco

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