Generation Y or the “Internet Generation” will dramatically change every aspect of your business in the next five years! Change will be constant, rapid and revolutionary. Want proof? First, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is putting all of their 1,500 courses on the Internet. MIT believes that the “dissemination of knowledge and information can open [...]
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Cultural Differences: Different Time ‘Zones’ (Part-2)
June 18th, 2007
admin The author has made an attempt to analyse the HRM practices of USA, India and Japan, in the context of cultural-differences in the perception of time. The choice of these cultures have been based on the fact that traditionally USA is recognised as a M-time culture, India as a P- time culture, while Japan is [...]
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Discrimination when Working Internationally
May 26th, 2007
admin Since ancient times women have been viewed, in many cultures, as men’s inferiors physically, morally, and intellectually. Today, in western cultures, women enjoy more freedom and equality than ever before in history. Despite the gains made by women in recent years, particularly in the U.S., many women worldwide still find that their access to education, [...]
Cell Phone and Mobile Marketing Coming Of Age Thanks to “QR Code” Technology
December 11th, 2006
admin Marketing through cell phones, PDAs and other mobile gadgets with Internet connections is fast developing into an exciting new venue for businesses. The “QR Code” system that created a revolution in Japan has arrived in the United States with different variations. I’ve already seen different versions of QR (for “Quick Response”) employed in the USA [...]
Work Abroad – Is An ALT Position Abroad Right For You?
December 8th, 2006
admin ALT stands for Assistant Language Teacher. ALT’s are the guys and gals that go into the public schools and teach English along with a Japanese teacher. For teachers in Japan, ALT work is one option for employment. I was an ALT for a year. It had it’s ups and downs. Your experience as an ALT [...]


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