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20. Ang unang yugto sa pagbuo ng Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CBDRRM) Plan ay tinatawag na ________. A. pagtugon sa sakuna B. paghahanda sa pagtugon C. pagsasaayos at pagbangon D. pagtataya ng panganib at paghahanda ANSWER: D 21. Ang gawaing ito ay isinasagawa upang maging handa ang komunidad at maiwasan ang malawakang pinsala nito sa pamamagitan ng aktibong pakikibahagi ng mamamayan. Ito ay nakapaloob sa _______. A. Philippine Disaster Risk Management B. Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council C. Community Preparedness and Risk Management Approach D. Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management Approach ANSWER: D 22. Bahagi ng rehabilitasyon at pagbawi mula sa kalamidad ang mga hakbang at gawain na nakatuon sa pagsasaayos ng mga nasirang pasilidad at estruktura. Ano ang pangunahing gampanin ng yugtong ito? A. Mabigyan ng sapat na proteksiyon ang mga nasalanta ng kalamidad. B. Manumbalik sa dating kaayusan at normal na pamumuhay ang mga nasalantang komunidad. C. Makapagbigay ng mga inaasahang serbisyong panlipunan at paglilingkod sa pamahalaan. D. Maipagkaloob sa mga nasalantang komunidad ang mga pangunahing pangangailangan at gamot. ANSWER: B 23. Alin sa sumusunod na mga sitwasyon ang nagpapakita ng Top-Down Approach sa pagbuo ng Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Plan? A. Pinamunuan ni Kerwin, isang lider ng Non-Government Organization (NGO) ang pagtukoy sa mga kalamidad na maaaring maranasan sa kanilang komunidad. B. Ipinatawag ni Kapitan Capin ang kaniyang mga kagawad upang bumuo ng plano kung paano magiging ligtas ang kaniyang nasasakupan mula sa panganib ng paparating na bagyo. C. Hinikayat ni Albert ang kaniyang mga kapitbahay na maglinis ng estero upang maiwasan ang pagbara nito na maaaring magdulot ng malalim at matagalang pagbaha sa darating na tag-ulan. D. Nakipag-usap si Kelly sa mga may-ari ng malalaking negosyo sa kanilang komunidad upang makalikom ng pondo sa pagbili ng mga first aid kit at iba pang proyekto bilang paghahanda sa iba’t ibang kalamidad. ANSWER: B 24. Bakit mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng community engagement o kolaborasyon sa pamayanan at iba pang katuwang na sektor? A. Makatutulong ito upang makalikom ng mas maraming pondo. B. Magiging makabuluhan ang plano kung ang gagawa nito ay ang mamamayan. C. Malaki ang posibilidad na maging matagumpay ang proyekto kapag pinagplanuhan. D. Mas magiging komprehensibo at matagumpay ang plano kung binubuo ito ng iba’t ibang sektor. ANSWER: D 25. Sa pagbuo ng CBDRRM Plan, ano ang PINAKAMABISA mong nararapat gawin bilang mamamayan ng isang lugar upang maging handa sa pagdating ng iba’t ibang panganib at kalamidad? A. Maging aktibong kabahagi sa pagbubuo ng plano para sa buong pamayanan. B. Makibahagi sa gawaing panrehabilitasyon at tulungan ang mga naapektuhan. C. Magsagawa ng personal plan para matugunan ang pangangailangan ng lipunan. D. Magkaroon ng planong pampinansiyal upang matustusan ang pangangailangan ng mga tao. ANSWER: A 26. Ang pinuno ng mga bansang kasapi ng organisasyon ay nagpupulong-pulong upang magtulungan para sa kapakanan ng kanilang pangangailangan. Anong anyo ng globalisasyon ang tinutukoy nito? A. ekonomiko B. kultural C. politikal D. teknolohikal ANSWER: C 27. Alin sa sumusunod ang buhay na manipestasyon ng globalisasyon? A. ekonomiko B. OFWs C. sosyo-kultural D. teknolohikal ANSWER: B 28. Ang brain drain ay tumutukoy sa mga propesyonal na manggagawa, samantalang ang brawn drain ay tumutukoy sa ___________. A. construction workers B. domestic workers C. overseas workers D. skilled workers ANSWER: A 29. Alin sa sumusunod ang negatibong epekto ng paglitaw ng maraming multinational companies at transnational companies? A. pagkakaloob ng hanapbuhay B. pagbaba ng presyo ng produkto C. pagdami ng produkto at serbisyo D. pagkalugi ng multinational companies at transnational companies ANSWER: D 30. “Ang globalisasyon ay laganap na noon pa man at naging mas malawak sa kasalukuyang panahon.” Ang mahihinuha natin sa pahayag na ito ay _______. A. ugnayan ng mga bansa sa daigdig na walang pagitan o hadlang B. suliraning panlipunan na pumipigil sa kaunlaran ng mga bansa sa daigdig C. bagong anyo ng malayang kalakalan, pagpapalitan ng produkto, impormasyon at tao, dahil sa pag-unlad ng teknolohiya sa komunikasyon at transportasyon D. isyung panlipunan na tumatalakay sa pamahalaan, ekonomiya, relihiyon, teknolohiya, kapaligiran, komunikasyon at kultura ng mga bansa sa daigdig ANSWER: C 31. Alin sa dalawang pahayag ang nagsasaad ng PINAKAANGKOP na konsepto ng globalisasyon? I. Ang globalisasyon ay proseso ng mabilisang pagdaloy o paggalaw ng tao, bagay, impormasyon at produkto sa iba’t ibang direksiyon na nararanasan sa iba’t ibang panig ng daigdig. II. Ang globalisasyon ay may iba’t ibang pagkakakilanlan tulad ng ekonomiko, teknolohikal, sosyo-kultural at politikal. A. Mali ang nilalaman ng una at ikalawang pahayag. B. Tama ang nilalaman ng una at ikalawang pahayag. C. Tama ang nilalaman ng una at mali ang ikalawang pahayag. D. Mali ang nilalaman ng una at tama ang ikalawang pahayag. ANSWER: B 32. Alin sa sumusunod na mga pahayag ang nagsasaad ng dahilan sa pag-usbong ng globalisasyon? A. pagbuti ng mga lokal na kompanya sa presyo at kalidad ng serbisyo at produkto upang maging kompetitibo laban sa mga banyagang kompanya B. pagpapalitan ng impormasyon at teknolohiya at paggalaw ng mga tao dulot ng migrasyon C. pagbaba ng sahod ng mga manggagawa at pagdami ng mga taong walang trabaho dahil nalulugi ang maliliit na negosyo D. paglaganap ng biological weapons dulot ng mabilis na pagkalat ng impormasyon sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo at pagdami ng pamilihan ng materyales na ginagamit dito ANSWER: B 33. Alin sa mga sektor ng manggagawa ang madalas nakararanas ng pang-aabuso at hindi pantay na oportunidad sa pagtratrabaho? A. agrikultura B. industriya C. pamahalaan D. serbisyo ANSWER: A 34. Ano ang tawag sa anyo ng subcontracting kung saan ang mga subcontractor ay may sapat na puhunan para maisagawa ang trabaho ng mga manggagawang ipinasok nila? A. iskemang subcontractor B. job mismatch C. job contracting D. labor-only contracting ANSWER: C 35. Bakit hindi maitaas ang pasahod, maipagkaloob ang kasiguraduhan sa trabaho, at madagdagan ang benepisyo ng mga manggagawa sa bansa? Ito ay dahil_____ A. sa sistema ng kontraktuwalisasyon. B. puro regular na ang mga manggagawa. C. mataas na ang pasahod sa ating manggagawa. D. marami ang benepisyong natatanggap ng ating manggagawa. ANSWER: A 36. Bilang tugon sa suliraning nararanasan ng mga manggagawa, mayroon silang karapatang hindi dapat malabag upang masabi na sila ay may disente at marangal na hanapbuhay. Alin sa sumusunod ang HINDI kabilang sa mga karapatan ng manggagawa? A. Karapatan sa pantay na suweldo para sa parehong trabaho. B. Karapatang sumali sa marahas at mapanganib na uri ng unyon. C. Karapatang maging ligtas at malayo sa panganib ang kalagayan ng pagtatrabaho. D. Karapatan na makatanggap ng sapat at karapat-dapat na suweldo para sa makataong pamumuhay. ANSWER: B 37. Halos mapudpod na ang sapatos ni Justin sa paghahanap ng trabaho ngunit hindi pa rin siya natatanggap. Maraming job fairs na rin ang kaniyang pinuntahan ngunit bigo siyang makakuha ng trabaho. Bakit kaya ito nangyayari kay Justin? A. Kulang pa ang kaniyang lakas ng loob. B. Kulang siya sa aspekto ng personal relations kaya hindi siya nagugustuhan. C. Hindi kaaya-aya ang kaniyang pisikal na kaanyuan kaya hindi siya natatanggap sa trabaho. D. Biktima si Justin ng job mismatch kung saan hindi tugma ang kaniyang kakayahan at kasanayan na hinahanap ng mga kompanya. ANSWER: D 38. Ayon sa tala ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), maraming job fairs noong 2010 ngunit kakaunti lamang ang mga natanggap na kalipikadong aplikante mula sa maraming bilang ng mga nag-apply. Alin ang HINDI angkop na dahilan nito? A. Ang mga aplikante ay hindi interesado sa mga trabaho sa bansa. B. Kapansin-pansin ang patuloy na paglaki ng bilang ng job skills mismatch ng mga aplikante sa bansa. C. May patuloy na mismatch sa kasanayan at kakayahan mula sa tinapos na kurso at sa hinihinging kalipikasyon ng mga employer. D. Maraming kurso sa higher education institutions sa bansa ang hindi na tumutugon sa pangangailangan ng mga pribadong kompanya na nagtatakda ng mga pamantayan sa pagpili ng mga manggagawa. ANSWER: A 39. Alin ang angkop na salita na tumutukoy sa sitwasyon kung saan inaako na ng lalaki ang mga gawain sa tahanan dulot ng migrasyon? A. helper B. house boy C. house father D. house husband ANSWER: D 40. Ang sumusunod ay mga ahensiya ng pamahalaan na nangangalaga sa kapakanan ng migrante MALIBAN sa __________________. A. Commission of Filipino Overseas B. Philippine Overseas Labor Offices C. Department of Labor and Employment D. Department of Science and Technology ANSWER: D 41. Isang epekto ng migrasyon ay ang pagtanggap o pagpapadala ng mga lakas-paggawa sa ibang bansa. Alin sa sumusunod ang HINDI nagpapakita ng magandang benepisyo ng brain gain? A. Malaki ang posibilidad ng promotion ng manggagawa. B. Gastusin ng kompanya ang pagpapadala ng manggagawa sa ibang bansa. C. Maaaring magtrabaho sa ibang bansa ang empleadong ipinadala upang matuto. D. Magiging asset ang migranteng manggagawa sa nagpapadala at tumatanggap na bansa kahit saan man sa mundo. ANSWER: B 42. Matagal na naghanapbuhay si Ginoong Pascual sa Australia, kaya sa kaniyang pag-uwi sa pamilya ay hindi siya pinansin ng kaniyang mga anak at nagtago ang mga ito sa kuwarto. Ano ang iyong mahihinuha rito? A. Malaki ang takot ng mga anak sa kanilang ama. B. Walang pasalubong si Ginoong Pascual sa mga anak. C. Hindi kilala si Ginoong Pascual ng kaniyang mga anak. D. Nagkakahiyaan ang mag-aama sa kanilang pagkikita. ANSWER: C 43. Paano nakaaapekto ang pangingibang-bansa sa estado ng ekonomiya ng bansa? A. Madaragdagan ang populasyon ng bansa. B. Mapananatiling matatag ang palitan ng piso at dolyar. C. Mahihirapan ang mga Pilipino na makisama sa mga dayuhan. D. Mas maraming papasok sa bansa na mga imported na produkto. ANSWER: B 44. Marami sa mga OFW na nasa Middle East ang napag-alamang nakararanas ng mga pang-aabuso mula sa kanilang mga amo tulad sa Saudi Arabia. Kung ikaw ang ambassador ng Pilipinas sa Saudi, alin ang pinakamabisa mong gagawin upang matulungan at maprotektahan sila? A. Pababayaan sila hanggang matapos ang kanilang kontrata. B. Maglulunsad ng rally sa embahada ng Saudi Arabia sa Pilipinas. C. Hihingi ng tulong pinansiyal at pauuwiin ang mga manggagawa sa Saudi. D. Maglilikom ng mga ebidensiya ng mga pang-aabuso at isusuplong ang mga amo sa kinauukulan. ANSWER: D 45. Alin sa sumusunod ang konseptong tumutukoy sa slavery? A. pang-aalipin B. sitwasyong payapa C. sapilitang pagtatrabaho D. pagpupuslit ng mga tao ANSWER: A 46. Kung ikaw ay opisyal ng pamahalaan na nangangalaga sa kapakanan ng mga OFW, alin sa sumusunod ang dapat mong gawin sa mga kaso ng pang-aabuso sa mga Pilipino? A. Pauuwiin ang lahat ng OFW at bibigyan na lamang ng trabaho sa Pilipinas. B. Pababayaan na lamang ang mga OFW dahil isolated cases lang naman ang mga ito. C. Ipauubaya na lamang ang mga gagawing aksiyon sa pamahalaan ng bansa kung saan nagtatrabaho ang mga OFW. D. Magtatatag ng mga mekanismo upang ma-monitor ang kalagayan ng mga OFW at gagawa ng kaukulang hakbang kung may pang-aabuso. ANSWER: D 47. Bilang isang mag-aaral sa kasalukuyan, alin sa sumusunod ang maaari mong magawa upang masigurong makaaangkop ka sa pangangailangan ng ating bansa na umunlad sa kabila ng globalisasyon? A. Magpalipas ng panahon at umasa na lamang sa pamilya. B. Tumigil sa pag-aaral at magtrabaho na upang kumita ng pera. C. Magsumikap sa pag-aaral upang makatapos at magkatrabaho. D. Maging layunin ang makapagtrabaho sa ibang bansa upang yumaman. ANSWER: C 48. Alin sa sumusunod na mga pangungusap ang tumutukoy sa konsepto ng fair trade? A. Itinatakda ng mga bansa ang pamantayan ukol sa mga kakayahan ng mga manggagawa. B. Ang mayayamang bansa ay nagbibigay ng tulong sa pinakamahihirap na tao sa mundo lalo na sa Aprika at Asya. C. Sinisiguro ng mga bansa ang patas o pantay na kalakalan gaya ng pagbabantay sa tamang presyo ng mga produkto. D. Ang pamahalaan ay nakikialam sa kalakalang panlabas na may layong protektahan ang mga lokal na namumuhunan. ANSWER: C 49. Marami sa mga pamilya ng OFWs ay nakararanas ng pangungulila sa kanilang kaanak na humahantong sa pagkawasak nito. Paano kaya sila matutulungan? A. Makisimpatiya sa kanila. B. Bigyan sila ng sulat isa-isa. C. Bigyan sila ng load pantawag sa kanilang kaanak. D. Magtayo ng isang samahan ng mga pamilya ng OFW upang gumabay sa kanila. ANSWER: D 50. Sa Pilipinas ay marami ang nangangarap na mangibang-bansa dulot ng kahirapan sa buhay. Nangangamba naman ang mga ekonomista dahil naaapektuhan ng brain drain at brawn drain ang ekonomiya. Bilang ekonomista, ano ang maaari mong gawin upang masolusyunan ang isyung ito? A. Pigilan ang mga nais mangibang-bansa. B. Hayaang umalis ang mga nais na magtrabaho sa ibang bansa. C. Bigyan ng suportang pinansiyal ang mamamayan na walang trabaho. D. Gumawa ng isang development plan na tutugon sa mga isyu ng migrasyon. ANSWER: D

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

Gender discrimination refers to the unjust treatment of individuals based on their gender. It can also be refers to as when people are denied their rights and access to resources based on their sex. It often results from stereotypes, biases, and unequal power dynamics in society. It manifests in various forms and contexts, such as education, employment, politics, and everyday interactions. Examples of gender discrimination include: • Pay disparities between men and women in the workplace. • Limited educational opportunities for girls compared to boys in certain communities. • Stereotypical expectations regarding gender roles and behaviors, such as girls being discouraged from pursuing careers in STEM fields. • Harassment and violence targeted at individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms. Gender discrimination not only violates individuals' rights and dignity but also perpetuates inequality and hinders social progress. It can lead to negative consequences for individuals' well-being, self-esteem, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Additionally, gender discrimination reinforces harmful stereotypes and reinforces rigid gender norms, limiting everyone's freedom to express themselves authentically THE FOLLOWINGS ARE WAYS OF ADDRESSING GENDER DISCRIMINATION: Addressing gender discrimination requires a) Collective efforts from individuals, communities, and institutions. b) It involves challenging stereotypes, c) Advocating for policy changes. d) Promoting inclusive practices, and fostering respect and empathy towards people of all genders. e) By raising awareness. f) Promoting education, and g) Taking action to combat gender discrimination. h) Creating a more equitable and just society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Analysis is a method of organizing, sorting, and scrutinizing data in such a way that a research question can be answered or meaningful inferences can be drawn. 4 2. Bibliography is a list of all the sources used in the process of researching. 3. Concept refers to a mental idea of a phenomenon. These are words or terms that symbolize some aspects of reality. e. g. love, pain. 4. Conclusion provides a summary of the research. 5. Data is an information that can be words or numbers. 6. Data Gathering Tools refer to the devices/ instruments used to collect data such as questionnaire or computer- assisted interviewing system. 7. Data Presentation involves the use of a variety of different graphical techniques. 8. Descriptive study is a research design that describes “what is”( e.g. a survey). 9. In-Text Citation is the brief form of the reference included in the body of one’s work. 10. Limitations are restrictions in a study that may decrease the credibility and generalizability of the research findings. 11. Literature review is a critical summary or research on a topic of interest, generally prepared to put a research problem in context or to identify gaps and weaknesses in prior studies so as to justify a new investigation. 12. Plagiarism is the unethical practice of using words or ideas of another author/researcher without proper acknowledgement. 13. Quantitative Research is the process of collecting and analyzing numerical data. 14. Questionnaire is a set of questions used to gather information in a survey. 15. Research Topic is a subject or issue that a researcher is interested in when conducting a research. 16. Respondents are those persons who have been invited to participate in a particular study and have actually taken part in the study. 17. Research Question is the question around which a researcher centers his/ her research. 18. Sample is a part or subset of population selected to participate in the research study. 19. Socio Demographic Profile includes age, sex, education, migration, background and ethnicity, religious affiliation, marital status, household, employment, and income. 20.Variables are attributes or characteristics that can have more than one value, such as height or weight. These are qualities or quantities, properties or characteristics of people, things, or situations that change or vary

Studying population involves examining various aspects of the demographic composition, dynamics, and characteristics of a group of individuals within a specific geographic area. Here are key areas to explore when studying population: Demography: Population Size: Analyze the total number of individuals in a given area or community. Population Distribution: Examine how the population is spread across different regions or areas. Population Density: Explore the concentration of people in a particular area relative to the size of that area. Population Growth and Decline: Birth Rate: Study the number of live births per 1,000 people in a given year. Death Rate: Examine the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a given year. Migration: Explore patterns of people moving into and out of a specific area. Age Structure: Age Distribution: Analyze the distribution of individuals across different age groups in a population. Dependency Ratio: Examine the ratio of dependent individuals (young and elderly) to the working-age population. Gender Composition: Sex Ratio: Study the ratio of males to females in a population. Population Pyramids: Use population pyramids to visualize the age and gender structure of a population. Fertility and Family Planning: Total Fertility Rate (TFR): Explore the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive years. Contraceptive Use: Analyze the prevalence of contraceptive methods in a population. Mortality and Health: Life Expectancy: Examine the average number of years a person can expect to live. Infant and Child Mortality: Study the number of deaths among infants and children under the age of five. Urbanization: Urban vs. Rural Population: Analyze the distribution of people in urban and rural areas. Rate of Urbanization: Explore the speed at which people are moving from rural to urban areas. Education: Literacy Rates: Examine the percentage of the population that can read and write. Educational Attainment: Study the level of education achieved by individuals within the population. Socioeconomic Factors: Income Distribution: Explore the distribution of income among the population. Employment Rates: Analyze the percentage of the working-age population that is employed. Cultural and Ethnic Composition: Ethnic Diversity: Examine the presence of various ethnic groups within the population. Healthcare and Quality of Life: Access to Healthcare: Study the availability and accessibility of healthcare services. Quality of Life Indicators: Explore factors such as housing, sanitation, and overall living conditions. Population Policies and Government Interventions: Study the impact of government policies on population dynamics, including family planning programs and immigration policies. Environmental Impact: Explore the relationship between population growth and its impact on the environment, including resource consumption and pollution. Global Population Trends: Examine global population trends and their implications, including aging populations and population growth in developing countries. Studying population involves a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates elements from demography, sociology, geography, economics, and public health. Researchers and policymakers use this information to make informed decisions about resource allocation, development planning, and social policies.

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