scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE COMPETENCY AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (43) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Chiow Thai Soon ◽  
Mohd Sohaimi Esa ◽  
Siti Nurul Aishah Abdul Hamid ◽  
Henry Bating
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Business World ◽  
Language Differences ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Language Competency ◽  
Trading Blocs ◽  
Language Competencies

The article reviewed the relationship between language competency and business opportunity in five global regional trading blocs. By having the language competency may facilitate the business opportunity but language differences may create frictions between the business partners and/or the workers. Besides for the purpose of communication, language use in the business world may enhance trust and loyalty between business partners and from the customers. Different linguistic landscapes are formed and dominated by different language communities in the global business world. Five important languages used in the global business world which are English, Mandarin, Spanish, German and Portuguese, are reviewed according to their regional trading blocs. Malaysian authority specifically the Malaysian Education Ministry is suggested to design and adapt more practical and relevant education language plan to produce graduates with different language competencies for the future human resource market. The authority is also suggested to create a favourable institutional environment for variant language use in the country.

scholarly journals Contrastive Pragmatics: Apologies & Thanks in English and Italian

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Cuneyt Demir ◽  
Mehmet Takkac
Keyword(s):  
Social Action ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
American English ◽  
The Status ◽  
Language Competency ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Remedial Strategies

<p>Awareness of language or language competency has greatly changed from the focus of language itself as form and structure to language use as pragmatics. Accordingly, it is widely accepted that different cultures structure discourse in different ways. Moreover, studies have shown that this holds for discourse genres traditionally considered as highly standardized in their rituals and formulas. Taking inspiration from such studies, this paper employs a corpus-based approach to examine variations of the apology and thanking strategies used in English and Italian. First the apology itself as a form of social action is closely analyzed and then thanking. This study also pays special attention on analyzing and contrasting apology and thanking strategies in American English and in Italian in terms of Marion Owen’s remedial strategies (Owen, 1983), and Olshtain &amp; Cohen’s semantic formulas in the apology speech act set (Olshtain &amp; Cohen, 1983). The purpose of the study is not only to compare apology and thanking speech acts but to also learn their contextual use. The findings suggest that the status and role of the situation affect the speakers’ choice of apology and thanking strategies, and semantic formulas are of great importance.</p>

scholarly journals FEATURES OF ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION OF BUSINESS CARDS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataliia Kostyshyn ◽  
Yulia Kovalchuk
Keyword(s):  
Economic Effect ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Business World ◽  
Society Business ◽  
Customer Base ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Primary Documents ◽  
The Cost

The article considers modern aspects of the use, accounting and taxation of business cards, which are currently an integral part of communication and exchange of contacts in the business world. In particular, the essence of the concept of “business card” is studied, which is a carrier of information not only about the person-owner, but usually also contains information about the activities of the enterprise where its owner works. The classification of business cards into personal, business and corporate depending on their application and the information presented on them is systematized. Particular attention is paid to business cards, which are also a tool for advertising, as well as corporate, because, when they are distributed is the primary information to society, business partners about the company (company) and its activities. The authors substantiate why business cards are not an “additional benefit”, because they are issued to employees not for his personal purposes, but to achieve business goals of the employer: expanding customer base, increasing sales, making a profit, etc., in addition, companies do not give them in the property, but only oblige employees to use such cards during contacts with various participants in economic activity. Accordingly, the influence of such a decision on the process of taxation of the manufacture of this type of business cards is shown. The peculiarities of displaying information on the movement of business cards in the account, which requires their identification as “assets”, or rather – “stocks”, because they fully meet the criteria for defining these terms, presented in the legislation of Ukraine. Business cards are a controlled material resource of the enterprise, in which in the past certain funds or other stocks are invested, and in the future it is expected to receive from their distribution economic effect – benefit, it is an asset of the enterprise. Analytical accounts are offered to detail information on the cost of self-made or purchased business cards, which will facilitate the formation of clear management reports, will provide specific information for internal analysis. The sequence of reflection in the accounting of expenses at the time of transfer (write-off from the balance) of business cards depending on the center of responsibility with the use of certain primary documents is given.

scholarly journals Bilingual parents' modeling of pragmatic language use in multiparty interactions

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 761-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
MEDHA TARE ◽  
SUSAN A. GELMAN
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Language Socialization ◽  
Pragmatic Language ◽  
Metalinguistic Awareness ◽  
English Speaker ◽  
Language Differences ◽  
Language Differentiation ◽  
Parental Input ◽  
Parent Child

ABSTRACTParental input represents an important source of language socialization. Particularly in bilingual contexts, parents may model pragmatic language use and metalinguistic strategies to highlight language differences. The present study examines multiparty interactions involving 28 bilingual English- and Marathi-speaking parent–child pairs in the presence of monolingual bystanders (children's mean ages = 3 years, 2 months and 4 years, 6 months). Their language use was analyzed during three sessions: parent and child alone, parent and child with the English speaker, and parent and child with the Marathi speaker. Parents demonstrated pragmatic differentiation by using relatively more of the bystander's language; however, children did not show this sensitivity. Further, parents used a variety of strategies to discuss language differences, such as providing and requesting translations; children translated most often in response to explicit requests. The results indicate that parents model pragmatic language differentiation as well as metalinguistic talk that may contribute to children's metalinguistic awareness.

Can Knowledge Management Assist Firms to Move from Traditional to E-Commerce

2010 ◽  
pp. 102-115
Author(s):  
Irene Samanta
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Cost Saving ◽  
New Products ◽  
Scientific Achievement ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Business World ◽  
Know How ◽  
Technological Achievement

This chapter is to define the firm’s innovative core and create frameworks to integrate innovation throughout the management of knowledge by generating implementing ideas, strategies and plans applied that cultivate a thinking organization aims to associate innovation with business targets. It argues that companies which manage and transform the knowledge effectively reap the rewards of scientific and technological achievement in order to adopt innovation concept in their operation. Furthermore, the author hope that firms understanding the information received from the current global business world and transmit it to reap the rewards of scientific achievement will increase their competitiveness competition not only for sales, but also for technical know – how and skills. At the company level depends on the speed with which new products can be brought to the market place and on the importance of achieving new cost – saving improvements.

scholarly journals International Financial Institutions and the Challenges of Global Business Ethics

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Henry Kerich
Keyword(s):  
Business Ethics ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Business World ◽  
Moral Principles ◽  
The People ◽  
Global Business Ethics

<p>Business ethics are moral principles and doctrines that determine behavior in the business world. Although the purpose of every business is to earn profits, it also ought to pay a major role in society by ensuring fair practices. Instead of fairness and equality, greed has taken over the present business scenario leading to unethical business practices. World Bank and International Monetary Fund have been criticized for harsh imposition of austerity measures on member borrower countries. IMF programs are connected with adverse social action like reduced investment in public health and education in the recipient countries resulting in ethical violation and lack of corporate social responsibility to the communities served. A number of World Bank financed projects have social and environmental effects for the people in the affected areas resulting in ethical issues criticism. The IMF and World Bank have also been criticized for violation of ethical issues of equity and fair play.</p>

Understanding trust across cultures: an empirical investigation

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-314
Author(s):  
Namporn Thanetsunthorn ◽  
Rattaphon Wuthisatian
Keyword(s):  
National Culture ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Business World ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Managerial Implications

Purpose In today’s business world, trust is an essential ingredient for business success, as it serves as a foundation for enhancing a network of positive relationships among businesses, clients, employees and stakeholders. This study aims to shed light on a deeper and more substantial understanding of trust by examining the casual association between national culture and trust. Design/methodology/approach The study empirically investigates the extent to which cultural factors promote and constrain the level of trust using a mixed sample of 46 developed and developing countries observed over the period of 1990-2014. Findings The study provides new empirical evidence that trusting behavior is explained systematically by national culture. Countries with high individualistic and high long-term oriented cultures are the most favorable environment that fosters trust among people in society. In contrast, individuals from countries with the expression of high power distance and high uncertainty avoidance cultures appear to exhibit less trust in others. Practical implications The study provides managerial implications, especially for managers and management consultants in a global context, regarding the cultural relevance of trust in the new and foreign environment, and the effective management of trust among culturally diverse workforces and business relationships. In addition, the study should serve as a supplemental learning material in the business and management disciplines to demonstrate the essential role of trust in the global business environment. Originality/value The study adds to the existing body of knowledge on trust by offering new empirical insights into how culture plays an influential role in the creation of trust. This serves as a good starting point for academic scholars and practicing professionals to further develop appropriate management strategies and execution plans for managing trust across different cultural settings.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CHINA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL COURT

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (04) ◽  
pp. 869-902
Author(s):  
Wei Cai ◽  
Andrew Godwin
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Judicial System ◽  
Global Competition ◽  
Judicial Reform ◽  
Judicial Interpretation ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Business World ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Commercial Courts

AbstractChina has confirmed its ambition to join the global competition for international business dispute resolution services by establishing the China International Commercial Court (CICC). The CICC has now begun operation following a judicial interpretation issued by the Supreme People's Court. By examining the trial process of the CICC as set out by the Supreme People's Court and comparing the rules with other international commercial courts, this article provides a detailed overview and critical analysis of the issues surrounding cases brought to the CICC. Overall, compared with the approaches adopted by other international commercial courts, the approach adopted by the CICC is conservative. Without bold innovations to China's existing judicial system, the competitiveness of the CICC is likely to be limited. This article argues that it is desirable for the Court to be more actively reformed. Such reforms might also promote judicial reform in China generally and increase China's institutional competitiveness in the global business world. This article also aims to outline the challenges that parties (in particular those from overseas) may face in litigation before the CICC and provide the international community with a critical analysis of the operation and framework of the CICC.

scholarly journals Living in several languages: Language, gender and identities

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Burck
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
First Language ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Language Differences ◽  
Discursive Analysis ◽  
First Languages ◽  
Research Interviews

Living in several languages encompasses experiencing and constructing oneself differently in each language. The research study on which this article is based takes an intersectional approach to explore insider accounts of the place of language speaking in individuals’ constructions of self, family relationships and the wider context. Twenty-four research interviews and five published autobiographies were analysed using grounded theory, narrative and discursive analysis. A major finding was that learning a new language inducted individuals into somewhat ‘stereotyped’ gendered discourses and power relations within the new language, while also enabling them to view themselves differently in the context of their first language. This embodied process could be challenging and often required reflection and discursive work to negotiate the dissimilarities, discontinuities and contradictions between languages and cultures. However, the participants generally claimed that their linguistic multiplicity generated creativity. Women and men used their language differences differently to ‘perform their gender’. This was particularly evident in language use within families, which involved gendered differences in the choice of language for parenting – despite the fact that both men and women experience their first languages as conveying intimacy in their relationships with their children. The article argues that the notion of ‘mother tongue’ (rather than ‘first language’) is unhelpful in this process as well as in considering the implications of living in several languages for systemic therapy.

scholarly journals Sustainability and Finance: Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)

2021 ◽  
pp. 189-206
Author(s):  
Caroline D. Ditlev-Simonsen
Keyword(s):  
Social Risk ◽  
Ethical Investment ◽  
Investment Strategies ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Business World ◽  
Central Function ◽  
Responsible Investment ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Reduction Activity

AbstractFinance plays a central function in the business world. From being included in small and specialized funds, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) and socially responsible investment (SRI) have become part of the mainstream for investors and analysts. In this chapter, I will address what ESG, SRI, environmental and social risk assessment, and ethical investment are about, as well as different investment strategies taking these into account. Further, dilemmas that arise are introduced such as what is a sustainable sector or product and how this differs based on the values of individuals. The move from addressing sustainability issues as a risk reduction activity to a business opportunity is discussed. Finally, the Norwegian Pension Fund, the world’s largest fund, is used as an example to illustrate product-based and conduct-based exclusions in practice.

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