How Organizational Culture Shapes Strategic Development
Culture’s Influence on Strategic Development
The ability of a firm to achieve good performance depends on its strategy. An organization’s strategy, in turn, depends on its environment and culture.
Understanding the Organizational Environment
Environment is the collective term for all factors and forces that not only surround an organization but also affect the way it works and its performance. The environment is divided into internal and external categories.
- External Environment: Consists of factors
Key EU Treaties, Enlargements, and Integration Debates
Lisbon Treaty Origins and Impact
The Convention on the Future of Europe was a body established by the European Council in December 2001 following the Laeken Declaration. Its purpose was to produce a draft constitution for the European Union for the Council to finalize and adopt. The Convention finished its work in July 2003 with the Draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe.
The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe was an unratified international treaty intended to create a consolidated
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Chapter 4: Cultural Dynamics in Assessing Global Markets
Importance of Culture to an International Marketer:
Culture encompasses five key elements: values, rituals, symbols, beliefs, and thought processes. A successful marketer must be a student of culture, understanding how marketing efforts interact with a culture to determine success or failure.
Definitions and Origins of Culture
Edward Hall’s definition, relevant to international marketing managers, highlights that cultural differences are often
Read MoreTerrorism, Fragile States, and Global Trade Concepts
Terrorism, Fragile States, and Global Trade
- Every country has its own definition of terrorism, making a universal definition difficult.
- Al Qaeda is smaller and doesn’t aim to create a country, while ISIS is larger and does.
- Mosul’s proximity to Turkey makes it key in fighting ISIS. Freeing Mosul could mark the end for ISIS.
- Fragile states have weak governance, limited capacity, humanitarian crises, social tensions, and violence.
- Less oversight in fragile states allows corruption and dangerous individuals
Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: An Architectural Icon
Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Architectural Classification and Composition
Frank Gehry’s architectural work, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, is classified as a large public building with a cultural function. The museum’s composition resembles a large sculpture. The building is organized around a monumental central atrium, an empty space topped by a metal dome that floods the interior with light. Around this atrium, a system of curved walkways, elevators, and glazed interiors connects the various
Read MoreAnalysis of Spanish Constitution Articles 18 & 19
Legal Analysis of Spanish Constitution Articles 18 & 19
Legal:
We are examining a legal text that presents certain laws objectively, which must be followed by all Spanish citizens. Specifically, we are dealing with Articles 18 and 19 of the Spanish Constitution.
The text takes the form of a legal article disseminated through a publication, justifying the impersonal language and consideration for all Spanish citizens. The primary functions of the text are representative and appellate.
The author
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