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18329. SOCIALISM IN INDIA. This paper discusses the roots of Indian socialism, which was predominant in the nation’s politics between 1947-1991. The roots are traced to the late 19th Century, with the influence of European thinkers and indigenous reactions to British imperialism. References are made to the relevant views of Marx, as well as to the contributions made by such Indian thinkers as Dadabhai Naoroji (“Drain Theory”), Romesh Chandra Dutt, and others. KEYWORDS: history politics imperialism socialism India Marxism. Turabian Style with Endnotes. 10p., 29f., 9b.		$70

18212. ASHOKA, KING OF ANCIENT INDIA. This paper discusses King Ashoka (or Aœoka), his life, reign, conquests, and the impact of his conversion to Buddhism. It is argued that Ashoka played an important role in world history by helping to define the nation of India and by contributing to the spread of Buddhism. KEYWORDS: history India religion Buddhism. APA Style. 5p., 18f., 5b.		$35

18208. THE CELL PHONE MARKET IN SINGAPORE. This paper discusses the rapid growth of cell phone consumers in Singapore in recent years, which is due to the demands of business and also of youth (who use the phones for text messaging and receiving video content as well as for making phone calls). The paper also discusses the relative performance of the country’s three major service providers, the local cell phone manufacturing industry, and the use of phones for marketing campaigns. KEYWORDS: business marketing manufacturing cellular phones mobile phones Singapore. MLA Style. 7p., 15f., 8b.		$49

18197. IKEA’S GLOBAL SOURCING CHALLENGE: INDIAN RUGS AND CHILD LABOR (A) HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-906-414. This paper provides a case study analysis and a case solution of a Harvard Business School ethics and international management case study (9-906-414) by Christopher A. Bartlett, Vincent Dessain and Anders Sjoman on Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA and a TV report that Ikea’s Indian carpet suppliers were using child labor. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies ikea globalization ethics child labor india retailers indian rugs crisis management outsourcing social responsibility human resource management values publicity globalization strategy strategic management multinational enterprise developing countries case solution. Written 2008. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.		$70

18193. MICROSOFT IN CHINA AND INDIA, 1993-2007 HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-708-444. This paper provides a case study analysis and case solution to a 2007 Harvard Business School global business and strategic management case study (9-708-444) by Tarun Khanna and Prithwiraj Choudhury. The case focuses on Microsoft’s international expansion into China and India during the period 1993-2007, considering the problems that multinational firms face in emerging markets. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies microsoft india china globalization international expansion strategy emerging nations case solution. Written 2008. 11 pages, 11 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.		$77

18177. MALAYSIA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT. This term paper traces the history of the attempt to create a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United States in 2006 and 2007. Following a brief discussion of the advantages of free trade agreements in general and the US policy position on bilateral versus multilateral trade agreements, the paper focuses on Malaysia-US trade issues and the proposed FTA. The five rounds of trade talks beginning in March 2006 and ending in May of 2007 are discussed. The two sides sought to open the Malaysian market to U.S. financial services and auto-makers while opening the American market to imports of rubber, timber, garments, plastics, chemical and agricultural products, optical and scientific instruments, and electrical and electronic goods, by dropping duties, currently 5 to 32 percent. Malaysia also sought technical support to give it an advantage over other Asian countries, making it attractive for biotechnology and for high-end technical research and development. The paper considers the reasons for the breakdown in talks, noting the importance of Malaysian concerns about access to generic medications and opposition from the Malaysian agricultural sector as well as US concerns about intellectual property, patent protection, labor laws, environmental standards, and access to government contracts. KEYWORDS: bilateral trade agreements Malaysia United States trade negotiations FTA, Turabian Style with endnotes. 15 pages, 67 footnotes, 66 bibliographic sources. 4,768 words.		$105

18174. WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES: THE FACTORY MODEL HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-606-021. This paper presents a case study analysis of a Harvard Business School operations management case study (9-606-021) by Fuller and Upton on Bangalore, India-based Wipro Technologies, a software services company. The focus of the case is on Wipro’s application of Toyota’s lean manufacturing model to software services. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies wipro outsourcing software services india lean manufacturing toyota production system. Written 2008. APA Style. 10 pages, 5 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.		$70

18053. OUTSOURCING IT TO INDIA. This term paper discusses the ethical issues raised by the practice of U.S. firms outsourcing IT (information technology) functions to engineers in India. The practice helps to boost the Indian economy, but it has been criticized for causing the loss of U.S. jobs. The paper argues that the outsourcing of this type of labor is actually beneficial to the U.S. economy in the long run. Some suggestions are made for the humane treatment of displaced U.S. workers. KEYWORDS: outsourcing labor economy information technology workers india. Written 2006. APA Style. 6 pages, 11 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 1,386 words.		$42

18006. DOING BUSINESS IN INDIA. . This paper presents a country profile of India. The paper describes the business environment, physical characteristics of the nation, demographic profile, social conditions, cultural values, political situation, economic conditions, the government's trade policy, foreign investment policy, and foreign policy relations. It is argued that there are opportunities for expansion to India, but there are various potential challenges and risks as well. The paper concludes with some recommendations for a cautious approach to strategy implementation. KEYWORDS: country profile India market entry strategy india risk assessment. Written 2006. APA Style. 16 pages, 35 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources. 3,789 words.		$112

17705. INTERNATIONAL WATERCOURSE AGREEMENTS: THE CASE OF THE 1995 MEKONG AGREEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 1997 U.N. CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE NON-NAVIGATIONAL USES OF INTERNATIONAL WATERCOURSES. This paper provides an overview and analysis of two recent significant multilateral international water agreements. Specifically, the 1995 Agreement on Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin (hereinafter, “Mekong Agreement”) is described and analyzed in the context of the background and provisions of the 1997 U.N. Convention on the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses (hereafter, “UN Convention”). The 1995 Mekong Agreement governs water sharing and cooperation among four lower riparians – Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Cambodia – on the Mekong River, the largest and most important river in Southeast Asia and the world’s tenth largest river in terms of annual water. Building on more than two decades of work by the International Law Commission, the 1997 UN Convention, which has not yet come into force, represents a move to codify customary international law governing management of use and conflict of international freshwater watercourses. The UN Convention aims at establishing “general principles for the use and management of international watercourses and to assist in the resolution of disputes. KEYWORDS: international water agreements river states Mekong river Vietnam Thailand laos Cambodia china Myanmar united nations convention navigational uses. Written 2005. Blue Book Legal Style. 28 pages, 82 footnotes, 25 bibliographic sources. 6,729 words.		$133

17614. FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) IN INDIA. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the current state of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India. The paper examines the regulations, incentives, risks and opportunities pertaining to foreign investment in India, in order to assess the overall prospects for doing business in India. Concludes that while opportunities exist for FDI, many unresolved problems including lack of adequate enforcement on intellectual property rights, high tariffs, burdensome rules and regulations, threats of political turmoil and economic instability, and rampant corruption. Foreign investors are advised to proceed with extreme caution. KEYWORDS: foreign direct investment fdi India investment risks doing business India. Written 2005. Chicago/Turabian Style Endnotes and Bibliography. 11 pages, 24 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources. 2,565 words.		$77

17322. MOBILE PHONES IN INDIA. This paper presents an overview and analysis of India’s potential as a good market for mobile phones. Following a brief discussion of the burgeoning global mobile phone market and the recent rapid expansion of the Asian mobile phone market, the paper presents a profile of the market for mobile phones in India. A growing middle class, price cuts by phone manufacturers and wireless companies, a shrinking grey market, and reforms in government regulations all favor strong growth in the Indian market. Provides some comparative data on the Chinese mobile phone market and concludes that India offers the most favorable prospects for strong future growth in mobile phones. KEYWORDS: mobile phones cell phone market India China marketing. Written 2005. 14 pages, 46 footnotes, 17 bibliographic references. 3,229 words. Section 25E, 5B, 7C		$98

17251. SOUTH KOREA: INVESTMENT PROFILE. This paper provides an overview, analysis and assessment of the climate for foreign investment in the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Following an overview of the history and current status of foreign investment climate in South Korea, the analysis profiles and assesses the current foreign investment climate in South Korea, focusing primarily on foreign direct investment (FDI) but also considering foreign indirect or portfolio investment. It is noted that South Korea has done much to improve its foreign investment climate in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98 and in recent years the South Korean government has attempted to position the country as a business hub for the entire North Asian region. Notwithstanding these positive changes, impediments to foreign investment remain, especially in the area of FDI. Labor strife, mixed signals for South Korea’s new president, the political/security threats posed by North Korea, foreign executives’ and employees’ distaste for the Korean environment, and growing anti-Americanism are viewed as the central obstacles to recapturing the rapid rate of FDI growth seen in 1999-2000. Keywords: country profile FDI South Korea business climate investment foreign. Written 2004. 13 pages; 45 footnotes; 41 bibliographic sources. 3,549 words.		$91

17223. THE DECLINE OF TANTRIC BUDDHISM IN INDIA. This paper considers the reasons why Tantric Buddhism virtually disappeared in the country where it originated (India). Tantric Buddhism involved controversial practices relating to sexuality and other taboo behaviors, but its decline in India was not related to these controversies but rather to a decline of Buddhism in general. Keywords: Tantric Buddhism India sexuality taboos decline. 5 pages; 19 footnotes; 5 bibliographic sources.		$35

17167. HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA & ASEAN'S RESPONSE. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the problem of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. The analysis explores the causes, scope, migratory patterns, and components of human trafficking in and out of the ten member states of ASEAN (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar [Burma], Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). The investigation considers ASEAN’s role in addressing the problem, profiling the history of the association’s involvement in the problem and the steps that it has taken to address the problem to date. The effectiveness of the ASEAN’s efforts are evaluated and recommendations for future action offered. The investigation also looks at the steps that individual member states have taken to address the problem and considers the impact of cooperation (if any) from non-member states. Written 2003. 23 pages; 68 footnotes; 25 bibliographic sources. 6,500 words.		$133

15909. DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA AND INDIA. This paper discusses the advantages of investing in India and the People’s Republic of China, despite existing structural, economic, political, and social problems and barriers to investment found in both countries. 11 pages; 41 footnotes; 12 bibliographic sources.		$77

15901. AMERICAN IGNORANCE OF VIETNAMESE CULTURE IN THE VIETNAM WAR. This paper discusses the cultural misconceptions of Americans (both soldiers and political leaders) during the course of the Vietnam War, and how these misconceptions contributed both to America’s involvement in the war and to the nation’s ultimate failure. 12 pages; 44 footnotes; 8 bibliographic sources.		$84

15867. WHY THE U.S. BECAME INVOLVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR. This paper argues that the U.S. entered the Vietnam War because of unrealistic concerns over Communist expansion, and remained in the war in order to maintain credibility in the eyes of the world. In the end, the nation failed to meet its objective of stopping a communist takeover in South Vietnam. KEYWORDS: vietnam war term paper. 8p., 16f., 4b.		$56

15851. THREE BOOKS ON THE VIETNAM WAR (BOOK REVIEW). This paper provides a comparative review and critique of three books about America's involvement in the Vietnam War: 1) "America's Longest War" by George C. Herring; 2) "In Retrospect" by Robert S. McNamara; and 3) "Vietnam, the Necessary War" by Michael Lind. Concludes that while all three books have value, Herring's book is the most thorough and objective. 11 pages; 17 footnotes; 3 bibliographic sources.		$77

15810. POLITICAL AND SOCIAL DYNAMICS IN A RURAL COMMUNITY IN BANGLADESH. To help workers for the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, this paper provides theories and examples regarding social and political dynamics in the area, and also discusses the types of mistakes that need to be avoided. Includes reference to the problem of elite members of the society taking advantage of the poor. 10 pages; 21 footnotes; 12 bibliographic sources. 2,546 words.		$70

15786. ASIA AFTER WORLD WAR II: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF RECONSTRUCTION. This paper provides a brief history and overview of the post-World War II transition in Japan, India and China. Describes changes in the political landscape, focusing on U.S influences over Japan, China's communist revolution, and India's march to independence and partition. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.		$35

15690. CHINA AND INDIA FACE THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBALIZATION. Focusing on the past seven years (1993-2001), this paper compares and contrasts China's and India's main economic strengths and weaknesses, progress in economic reform, and problems and challenges of globalization each country faces in their drive to become modern, high performing members of the global economy. Compares the two countries in the context of the history of their economic reform programs, motivation for embarking on reform, ideology of reform, structure of reform, and overall results of reform. Concludes that China has thus far been more successful at reform and at integrating with the global economy, but cautions that China still faces the most difficult phase of its reform. KEYWORDS: China India economic reform globalization chinese indian economy global integration. 17 pages, 41 footnotes, 30 bibliographic sources.		$119

15675. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA. This paper presents a brief overview and analysis of economic growth and development in India over the past four decades. Encompassing an overview of India's political/economic history and a summary of current economic conditions, the analysis considers the sources of growth, the resources for growth, the process of economic growth and structural change as it has occurred in India, and the relationship between human capital and economic development in India. The extent to which economic models - specifically the Harrod-Domar and Lewis's dual sector model of development ("trickle down") explain the pattern found in India is considered. A concluding section considers India's prospects for future growth. 19 pages, 31 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.		$133

15647. THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN INDIA VERSUS THE U.S. This paper presents an overview and analysis of the status of women in India as compared to women in the United States. The analysis considers women's position in terms of work, family, legal rights, education, health and social responsibilities and roles. The primary focus of this report is on the current status of women in India (with reference to their historical position) versus the position of women as assessed along similar factors in the U.S. KEYWORDS: status women cross cultural india united states women social economic discrimination indian american sex roles sex ratio. APA Style. 20 pages, 59 footnotes, 31 bibliographic sources. 5,567 words.		$133

15616. FOREIGN BIOTECH MARKETING IN MALAYSIA. This paper provides a comparative analysis of the various possible entry modes: export (indirect, direct); contractual (licensing, franchising, management contracts); and investment (sole venture, Greenfield or acquisition; joint venture - Greenfield or acquisition) - for a U.K.-based biotechnology firm planning to enter the Malaysian market. The purpose is to determine the most appropriate entry strategy for the designated company within the context of industry and foreign market considerations. The analysis begins with an overview of the company and its operating industry and a brief outline of the feasible alternative entry modes (as configured for the firm and the market). Next, the paper presents an analysis of relevant factors in the Malaysian external environment, looking at economic, sociocultural, and political/regulatory factors. In addition, the analysis looks closely at factors in the Malaysian foreign investment climate having particular relevance to biotechnology. The next section provides a summary comparative analysis of entry mode alternatives, based on the relevant external and internal factors previously identified. The conclusion makes recommendations on the specific entry mode for the Malaysian market. KEYWORDS: market entry strategy malaysian market biotechnology industry fdi marketing malayasia. 30 pages, 78 footnotes, 33 bibliographic sources. 7,221 words.		$133

15579. GLOBALIZATION IN FOUR PACIFIC-REGION NATIONS. An examination of the globalization policies of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Japan, and a discussion of the challenges that need to be overcome for each nation to be successfully integrated in the global economy. 12 pages, 35 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.		$84

15520. THE TAJ MAHAL. Describes the 17th Century work of architecture and discusses the debate over its meaning. Various interpretations are discussed, including Begley's view that the building symbolically represents Islamic religious concepts. It is concluded that more than one interpretation on the building's meaning and influences may be correct at the same time. 16 pages, 51 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.		$112

15498. THE TALIBAN AND AFGHANISTAN. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the Taliban and their use of Islamic fundamentalism to influence and control the people of Afghanistan. Following a brief background overview of Afghanistan and its strategic importance, the first section details the Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan. The second section focuses on the Taliban's strategy and actions after coming to power, with particular attention to the regime's subjugation of women's rights and basic human liberties. The Taliban's relations with foreign powers - including the U.S. - are discussed within the context of this topic; broader foreign policy concerns related to September 11th and its aftermath are not considered within this analysis. KEYWORDS: afghanistan taliban human rights status women us intervention 911. APA Style. 15 pages, 47 footnotes, 21 bibliographic sources.		$105

15496. BIN LADEN AND THE AL QAEDA TERRORIST NETWORK. A profile of the terrorist group believed to be responsible for the September 11th attacks. The analysis includes a review of the history of Al Qaeda and its leader, including an exploration of the group's origins, general motivations, organization/strength and previous actions against the U.S. and U.S. interests abroad. The analysis considers the evidence linking Al Qaeda to the September 11th attacks and examines the organization's purposes in making the attack. Finally, the analysis examines how the U.S. has responded to-date by the threat posed by Al Qaeda. The concluding section makes suggestions about strategies that might be useful in fighting this organization. KEYWORDS: osama bin laden terrorists al qaeda al qaida terrorism terrorist cells networks. 14 pages, 42 footnotes, 31 bibliographic references. 4,114 words.		$98

15440. SINGAPORE AIRLINES (SIA) STRATEGY. This paper profiles and presents a strategic analysis of Asia’s top airline, Singapore Air. Outlines the history, current operations, mission statement, and strategy of SIA, as well as detailing recent changes to operations and events (e.g., October 2000 plane crash, introduction of in-flight email, acquisition of Virgin Air). Conducts a PEST and a SWOT analysis, makes recommendations for future strategy. Keywords: international airline industry Asia strategy company profile marketing. 14 pages; 39 footnotes; 27 bibliographic sources.		$98

15435. COMMUNIST RESPONSES TO AMERICAN AIR POWER IN KOREA, 1950-1953. This paper examines the critical role of American air power in the Korean War, specifically exploring the question of how the North Koreans and their allies responded, both politically and militarily, in their attempts to counter the general American air superiority in the 1950-53 period. Traces Communist efforts to directly overcome US air power in the early phases of the war; outlines Communist ground tactics; and considers how the Communists made the failure of the US strategy of air interdiction more complete than it need have been. 9 pages, 29 footnotes.		$63

15227. EQUALITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION IN INDIA AND CHINA. Problems exist in India because of such traditional factors as the caste system and male dominance. However, it is argued that the situation is worse in China because of the oppression of the central government and its views regarding racial purity. Although there are signs of positive change gradually taking place in India, change in China is unlikely unless the government becomes more tolerant of religious and cultural diversity. 7 pages, 15 footnotes, 9 bibliographic references.		$49

15200. POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AMONG SWAT PATHANS (BARTH). Examines the use of the interactionist approach in this 1959 anthropological study, and the view that individual rational choices play a vital role in the formation of political alliances. Barth's approach can be criticized because it focuses on the actions of leaders and thus fails to give a full account of Swat Pathans; nevertheless, the study is useful for what it reveals about political leadership in the society. 7 pages, 16 footnotes, 1 bibliographic reference.		$49

15047. AMERICAN POW'S IN THE KOREAN WAR. Covers the "death marches," the terrible camp conditions (including lack of adequate food, shelter, cleanliness and medical care), brainwashing, how the prisoners coped, and their symptoms of post-traumatic stress. 12 pages, 45 footnotes, 8 bibliographic references.		$84

14044. THE ASIAN ECONOMIC CRISIS. The causes and repercussions of the 1997 crisis are discusses in general terms, and then emphasis is placed on the developments that have occurred in Taiwan, South Korea and Thailand. It is argued that there are still problems to be faced in these nations, but there are also reasons to be optimistic about the future. 7 pages, 20 footnotes, 6 bibliographic references.		$49

14001. STRATEGIC LESSONS FROM THE VIETNAM WAR. Drawing on the work of several prominent military historians, this paper presents a thoughtful analysis of the lessons which can be deduced from America's unsuccessful involvement in Vietnam. Outlines the basic tenets of America's failed strategy of attrition and considers why it failed. Argues that American political and military leaders learned a number of lessons from the Vietnam War – the most important of which concern America's acceptance of its own military limits. 9 pages, 40 footnotes, 9 bibliographic references.		$63

13944. HINDU MARRIAGE RITUALS. This paper discusses the various rituals that occur before and during a typical Hindu wedding ceremony. Included are references to the rituals’ religious significance, and how they symbolically join the bride and groom into a “single body.” 11 pages, 54 footnotes, 8 bibliographic references.		$77

13782. THE MALAYSIAN ECONOMY IN THE 1980'S. A review of the Malaysian economy from the perspective of the early 1990's. Reviews Malaysia's economic history since 1960, discusses the shift to an export strategy in the 1970's, and profiles the rapid growth of the 1980's. 5 pages, 12 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.		$35

13771. THE KOREAN WAR: OUTCOME AND AFTERMATH. Reviews the historical and geopolitical outcome of the Korean War, examining the impact on the U.S., Korea and the Asian region. Argues that while the U.S. failed to achieve a strategic or tactical victory, the willingness to engage in a "hot war" with a communist foe gave validity to the West's military alliances, from NATO in Europe to SEATO in Southeast Asia, and drew an important line in the sand against unbridled Communist aggression. 7 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.		$49

13607. THE CULTURE OF INDIA. Focuses on the diversity of religious beliefs and language in the country, as well as the importance of social and gender roles. In addition, the concluding paragraph gives some views on what people should know when they travel to India to do business. 6 pages, 18 footnotes, 7 bibliographic references.		$42

13553. STRATEGIC LESSONS OF THE U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN VIETNAM. Includes the failure of the attrition strategy, the need for a quick, decisive victory, the importance of alliances, and the need for "self-responsibility" among client nations. Also covers how the U.S. underestimated the enemy, and became involved in Vietnam despite a lack of vital interests there. 11p. 41f. 9b.		$77

13540. WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT IN THAILAND: OPPORTUNITIES & BARRIERS. This paper considers the central barriers to Thai women's entry/advancement in the management ranks. The analysis begins with an overview of the burden of tradition on Thai women workers - the cultural, social and historical impediments to Thai women's entry into management. Subsequent sections consider legal barriers, educational barriers, overt discrimination, psychological barriers, and the barriers created by recent economic development. A concluding section considers the future for Thai women managers. 22p. 59f. 20b.		$133

13539. WOMEN AND WORK IN THAILAND. This paper presents a statistical profile of Thai women's role in the Thai labor market with particular emphasis on Thai women in management positions. Following an overview of general female labor participation rates in Thailand, the analysis considers women's labor participation by educational status, employment/organizational status, and by industry and occupational status. Also included is an analysis of Thai women's wages and earnings compared to Thai male workers. 11p. 31f. 11b.		$77

13538. THAI LABOR AND MANAGEMENT: ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INFLUENCES. This paper provides an overview and analysis of Thailand's labor market and management style within the context of economic, social, and cultural conditions. The first part of the paper provides an economic and social overview of Thailand, including a discussion of shifts in the labor force and structure, the influence of economic development on social change, and current labor/management demand. The second part of the paper focuses on Thai management practices and style as influenced by Thai culture and the pace of economic development. 11p. 34f. 14b.		$77

13420. THE DOWRY AND "BRIDE BURNING" IN INDIA. Discusses the problem of young wives being abused or killed as a result of inadequate dowry payments. Covers such topics as the historical background of the problem, the negative impact on women and society, statistics and demographics, and proposed solutions. 26p., 79f,. 11b.		$133

13408. CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE ASIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the causes and consequences of the Asian financial crisis. The substantive issues, theories and findings related to both the hypothesized causes and apparent consequences are presented. A concluding section considers some of the practical lessons for managers to be drawn from the crisis. KEYWORDS: financial crisis asia 1990s asian economic crisis term paper. 12 pages, 28 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.		$84

13387. THE ASIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS. This term paper considers the causes and consequences of the 1990s Asian financial crisis. The main issues, theories and findings related to both the hypothesized causes and the apparent consequences are presented. The essay also looks at what lessons the Asian Financial Crisis has for managers. KEYWORDS: financial crisis asia 1990s asian economic crisis term paper. Written 1999. 13 pages, 28 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources. 3,458 words.		$91

13281. FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN BRAZIL AND INDIA: COMPARISON & ASSESSMENT. A comprehensive assessment of the history, trends, and current climate for foreign direct investment (FDI) in two of the world's top ten big emerging markets. Includes a profile of economic and political risk conditions in each country, as well as a thorough discussion of FDI trends and composition (sectoral concentration, sources of FDI) and proscribed investment regimes (e.g., methods of entry, scope of allowed operations, ownership limitations, repatriation of capital and profits, collateral regimes). 42p., 142f, 45b.		$133

13249. KOREAN (NORTH AND SOUTH) FOREIGN RELATIONS. This paper explores the historical and current status of Korean foreign relations, both in terms of relations between the two Koreas (inter-Korean foreign relations) and in terms of the foreign relations between North and South Korea and the major world powers. In examining the two Koreas in the context of international relations, the analysis focuses on the four powers which have historically shaped the destiny of the Korean peninsula - China, Japan, Russia and the United States. A concluding section considers the prospects for Korean reunification in the context of the current international climate. 26p., 76f., 34b		$133

13219. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF AIDS IN THE PHILIPPINES: HEALTH PROGRAM PROPOSAL. This paper presents a proposal for controlling the spread of AIDS in the Philippines. The proposed intervention is aimed at a category of the population deemed to be at especially high risk for contracting the disease - commercial sex workers (registered and freelance). Following a description of the nature and scope of the problem and a brief justification for why intervention is necessary for this problem, the analysis presents a program to reduce the problem. The proposal calls for a three-pronged intervention of: 1) AIDS education for commercial sex workers; 2) Distribution of free condoms; and 3) a PR campaign aimed at encouraging Filipino men to use condoms. KEYWORDS: aids prevention asia term paper. 18p., 35f., 15b.		$126

13174. THE FRENCH CONQUEST OF VIETNAM. Discusses the causes and course of the French conquest of Vietnam, including events in the period 1830-1900. Considers some of the factors which led to the French interest in the region and to France's eventual determination to impose authority over the country. Analyzes France's success in pacifying Vietnam during the period, along with the Vietnamese inability to find a successful means of resistance. 11p., 9f., 8b.		$77

13147. KOREA AND THE IMF BAILOUT. This paper provides a review and analysis of the commentary and opinion of the IMF's response to the Asian financial crisis, looking specifically at the case of the Korean bailout. Following a brief overview of the events which led to Korea's request for IMF assistance and a summary of the central elements and conditions of the IMF bailout package for Korea, the analysis reviews both criticism and praise for the institution's program in Korea. 20p., 86f., 42b.		$133

13138. ASIAN VALUES & THE ASIAN BUSINESS STYLE. Presents an overview of key elements in Asian business style and culture among those Asian nations heavily influenced by Confucianism, particularly China and expatriate Chinese businesses in Southeast Asia. Includes an overview of the cultural foundations of business organization in Chinese-dominated or influenced Asian nations as explained by Geert Hofstede (1985, 1991). Subsequent sections examine the dominance of the family business structure and the role and importance of 'relationships' and 'connections' in Asian business practices.. A concluding section briefly takes up the issue of whether "Asian values" can reasonably be held at all accountable for either the Asian economic miracle of the 1970s and 1980s or the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s. 14p., 38f., 21b.		$98

13136. HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY. Following an overview of Hewlett-Packard current situation (with a focus on its current financial situation) and a review of the company's history, this analysis profiles HP's strategy and looks at its future prospects for continued strong growth and profitably as one of the world's leading high-technology companies. KEYWORDS: hewlett packard computer manufacturer. 10 pages, 41 footnotes, 28 bibiographic sources.		$70

13118. SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS. This paper examines the nature, causes, and consequences of the Asian financial crisis with respect to South Korea. Considers in detail the role (in both provoking and ameliorating) of "outside" forces (e.g., international lenders and investors) in the crisis. Bad lending policies, too-cozy business-banking-corporate relations, an irrational and inefficient chaebol structure, and a pervasive distrust of foreign investment are cited as among the principal causes of the financial crisis in South Korea. Concludes that South Korea's prospects for recovery hinge on its willingness to allow foreign investment and foreign participation in domestic business. 31p., 96f., 41b.		$133

13115. HOFSTEDE ON BUSINESS CULTURE IN ASIA. This report provides an overview and introduction to Hofstede's theories on national culture and organization. The analysis begins with an overview and critique of Hofstede's methodology. While Hofstede's framework for cultural analysis has been widely cited and applied, a number of researchers have pointed to certain shortcomings and methodological weaknesses. This brief section addresses one common criticism. The next section of the report looks more closely at Hofstede's theories on how national culture affects motivation - a critical area of interest for Hofstede. A final section examines Hofstede's concept of Confucian Dynamism and his theories on Asian business culture. 19p., 32f., 9b.		$133

13112. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION IN TAIWAN. Traces the course of economic and political development in Taiwan from 1949 to the late 1990s. Examines the main reasons behind the Taiwanese "economic miracle" and profiles the move towards democratization since 1987. Includes an analysis of current economic and political conditions and an overview of future prospects and concerns. 10p., 38f., 10b.		$70

13072. HISTORY OF BRITISH RULE IN INDIA. Discusses the economic and political implications of the long history of British rule in India, looking first at the economic and political impacts on India until independence in 1947 and then considering whether the impacts of British rule have been a determining force in the political and economic development of post-independent India, with a focus on the economic impact. 13p., 35f., 7b.		$91

13065. INDIA UNDER BRITISH RULE. A paper on the economic development of India from the establishment of the "Crown Raj" in 1858 to the rise of the nationalist movement in the early twentieth century. Covers both the negative and positive effects of British rule, and concludes that it helped pave the way toward India's inclusion in the world economy. 11p., 53f., 8b.		$77

13056. COOPERATION AND CONFLICT: HINDU AND MUSLIM IN THE INDIAN NATIONALIST MOVEMENT, 1914-1925. Very detailed political history of Hindu-Muslim relations in Indian politics, extending well before the years mentioned in title. Basically, 1916-20 were the high point of Hindu-Muslim cooperation, which gradually but relentlessly eroded to the separatism of later decades. Thorough coverage of historical attitudes toward British Raj in the two communities, major issues and sources of tension, voting rights issues before 1914, the Lucknow Pact establishing common goals, rise of Ghandi and his use of Caliphate Movement 1919-21, Muslim criticisms of Ghandi, lasting sources of communal tensions. Concludes that no new sense of identity transcended the ancient religious divide. 12p., 37f., 7b.		$84

13038. THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF COLONIALISM IN INDONESIA. A survey of Indonesian political and economic history since before 1500, focusing on questions of colonialism. Summarizes Indonesia's initial position as "a region of cultural, political and economic complexity that rivaled or even surpassed Europe..." and contrasts with the political and economic changes that made Java the most thoroughly colonized land in Asia before 1800. Excellent summaries of 19th & 20th Century Indonesian political history through war of independence 1945-9, and of the economic changes dictated by colonialism which meant huge transfers of wealth from Javanese peasants to European middle and upper classes, contributing to today's disparity of wealth between the EuroAmerican west and the Asian east. 11p., 5b., 21f.		$77

13035. THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF INDONESIA IN WORLD WAR II. A paper on how the occupation contributed to the development of the nation's independence movement. Discusses the break from Dutch colonial rule and Japanese support of nationalist leaders toward the end of the war. Also discusses how Japanese weapons and organizations established during the occupation played a role in the revolutionary war of 1945-1950. 14p., 56f., 8b.		$98

13034. VIETNAM: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS IN ECONOMIC REFORM. This paper considers prospects for and problems within Vietnam's program of economic reform from the perspective of mid-1998. Following a background analysis of the motivations for reform and an overview of Vietnam's current economic conditions, structure, and trends, the analysis examines some of the major stumbling blocks in Vietnam's road to economic reform. Concludes that the future prospects for economic growth and development in Vietnam are dismal barring dramatic hastening of reform in financial services, agriculture, and the state-owned sector as well as a comprehensive program aimed at trimming bureaucracy and eradicating widespread corruption. 18p., 43f., 20b.		$126

13013. CORPORATE & POLITICAL STRUCTURE & THE ASIAN ECONOMIC CRISIS. Using World Bank president James Wolfensohn's recent comment that the Asian economic crisis revealed that "political, financial and corporate structures were not well suited to cope with the demands of an increasingly globalized economy" as a stimulus for discussion and analysis, this report takes a retrospective and look at the Asian economic crisis. Following an overview of the crisis (its chronology and central features), the analysis considers in greater detail the causes of the crisis and the relative contribution to the crisis made by the factors cited by Wolfensohn and other analysts. The concluding section looks at the prospects for recovery in the troubled Asian economies, and considers the political, corporate, cultural, and economic transformations which must be completed in order to achieve a renewal of the "Asian miracle." 22p. 43f. 29b.		$133

12747. INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE VIETNAM WAR, 1945-1975. Well-structured summary of this very large field, emphasizing the post World War II and Cold War situations, from which the American phase of the Vietnamese Wars (1963-73) was simply a continuation of previous American policies, such as 1950 NSC documents and paying for the last years of the French phase of the war. Also highlights the American effort to bring in allies for its phase, and how post-1975 situation actually disproved the "domino theory" of Cold War thinking. 7p. 5b. 15f.		$49

12746. THE STRUGGLE FOR INDONESIA'S INDEPENDENCE. Thorough, scholarly, summary of the details of Indonesian history. Beginning with the "cultivation system" of 19th century Dutch colonialism, the study covers the beginnings of Indonesian nationalism in early 20th century, origins of Sukarno's political career, Japanese conquest in World War II, Indonesian-Japanese relations and tensions, events of August 1945 declaration of independence, Allied attempts to re-occupy Indonesia, battle of Surabaya and other conflicts, international involvement and peace making, Dutch counterattacks and repression, First and Second Dutch "police actions," attitudes and actions of USA as chief mediator, why the Dutch were unable to prevail militarily, final treaty and implementation. 20p. 12b. 33f		$133

12744. THE VIETNAMESE STRUGGLE FOR LIBERATION. Focuses on how this struggle had an impact on the other states of the Indonesian region. Considers Ho Chi Minh's efforts to promote communism in the region, as well as how the Vietnam situation provided an inspiring example to revolutionary leaders in Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. 6p., 19f., 7b.		$42

12742. A SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE CITY OF SAIGON. Overview of this large topic, trying to emphasize Vietnamese point of view and years before America's intrusion in the '60s. Early history shows a borderland backwater, under imperial pressures from Asia and Europe, transformed by French colonialism into a metropolis; colonial period marked by extreme resistance of Vietnamese to French rule, yet their ready acceptance of modern economic & social cultures. Wide-ranging view of the post-1954 period, from the attempt to ban padded bras to the culture of violent assaults on lone Americans; emphasizes the vast cultural changes of the American era, which essentially came and went in a dozen years, and ended with the disappearance of Saigon (into Ho Chi Minh City). 12p. 10b. 31 f.		$84

12664. MULTINATIONALS' RESPONSES TO THE ASIAN ECONOMIC CRISIS. Analyzes the impact of the Asian economic crisis on multinational corporations and examines MNCs' strategic responses to the crisis. Begins with an overview of the causes and scope of the Asian economic crisis and then analyzes general and specific MNC responses. FedEx, Goodyear, Canon, ABB, Hewlett-Packard, Pizza Hut, Holiday Inns, Honda, General Motors, BASF, Merrill Lynch, and Electrolux are among the specific firms considered. 23p., 72f., 40b.		$133

12659. BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN SOUTH KOREA. This paper provides an overview and analysis of doing business in South Korea (Republic of Korea) from the perspective of the US foreign direct investor and with special consideration to the 1998 Korean economic crisis and its implications for the US investor. Following an overview of the 1998 financial debacle (and its place in the larger Asian financial crisis of 1997-1999) and the $57 billion IMF bailout, the investigation profiles the basic parameters of establishing a foreign business in South Korea, including an overview of Korean accounting practices and principles; an outline of the steps towards organizing an investment; a description of international capital markets; and an analysis of some of the key cultural and logistical aspects of doing business in Korea. The investigation then reviews economic conditions in Korea and analyzes major economic sectors. A concluding section provides an overview of multinational corporations and major foreign direct investment in South Korea. KEYWORDS: south korea economy investment climate asian economic crisis mncs korean business. 28p., 59f., 31b.		$133

12658. INDONESIA AND THE IMF BAILOUT. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the current Indonesian economic crisis and the $33 billion IMF bailout. The analysis focuses on the factors which led to the current crisis, notably the system of patronage capitalism, the lack of transparency in markets, the government-business linkages, the insolvency of the banking system, and the underlying environment of political unrest. Following an overview of the history and scope of the crisis and a summary