• • Threats. The threats of the proposed training programme are uncertainty about the demand and whether one day’s tuition will do the subject justice and whether participants will be prepared to make the investment in terms of time and money – opportunity cost. Some would contend that people who advocate a good diet and plenty of exercise are very peculiar, and that heart surgeons are heroes. “Gatekeepers” might be most concerned with threats as they control information flows to others in the buying centre. Some company cultures discourage discussion about project risk.
Question Eight. Expansion Overseas. The first overseas country to expand SkillPower services into would be Australia, first by offering the standard three-day project
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Australians are usually optimistic, open, assertive, confident, direct and relaxed or laid-back, (Griffith University, n.d.) perhaps a little more so than Kiwis, but overall and despite the Aussie accent and penal colony history, the two countries have rather similar cultures. Like NZ, Australia was once part of the British Empire, and relative to many other countries is an egalitarian and ethnically diverse society with little segregation based on different backgrounds, occupations, incomes or religions, where people are free to live how they choose, although our Maori culture (7.9% by population) (Convict creations, n.d.) is much more prominent than is the Australian Aboriginal culture (1% by population) (Convict creations, n.d.). These cultural similarities are an important advantage when Kiwis conduct business in Australia. Thus, from a cultural viewpoint, SkillPower’s proposed expansion into Australia should proceed fairly easily without significant …show more content…
Both countries are politically stable democracies and recognise the rights of the individual, freedom of the press, value free enterprise, have trustworthy governments free of corruption, and independent judiciaries. They both welcome foreign investment. The Australian legal system is similar to the legal system in NZ, where business contracts are protected by the rule of law. Domestic and foreign companies are treated equally before the law. SkillPower can undertake business in Australia as a sole trader, in a joint venture, register as a new company, or procure a shelf company. Australia’s stable political and legal systems is another positive reason for selecting Australia for SkillPower’s expansion
Shelly Zumaya (2220 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55413) is the president and sole shareholder of Kiwi Corporation (stock basis of $400,000). Incorporated in 2003, Kiwi Corporation’s sole business has consisted of the purchase and resale of used farming equipment. In December 2011, Kiwi transferred its entire inventory (basis of $1.2 million) to Shelly in a transaction described by the parties as a sale. According to Shelly and collaborated by the minutes of the board of directors, the inventory was sold to her for the sum of $2 million, the fair market value of the inventory. The terms of the sale provided that Shelly would pay Kiwi Corporation the $2 million at some future date. This debt obligation was not evidenced by a promissory note, and to date, Shelly has made no payments (principal or interest) on the obligation. The inventory transfer was not reported on Kiwi’s 2011 tax return, either as a sale or a distribution. After the transfer of the inventory to Shelly, Kiwi Corporation had no remaining assets and ceased to conduct any business. Kiwi did not formally liquidate under state law. Upon an audit of Kiwi Corporation’s 2011 tax return, the IRS asserted that the transfer of inventory constituted a liquidation of Kiwi and, as such, that the corporation recognized a gain on the liquidating distribution in the amount of $800,000 [$2 million (fair market value) - $1.2 million (inventory basis)]. Further, because Kiwi Corporation is devoid of assets, the IRS assessed a tax due from Shelly for her gain recognized in the purported liquidating distributi...
They have juggled power between them and Australia has emerged a powerful and intelligent nation under their leadership.
Jean Giddens (2013) defines culture as “a pattern of shared attitudes, beliefs, self-definitions, norms, roles, and values that can occur among those who speak a particular language, or live in a defined geographical region.” (Giddens, 2013). A person’s culture influences every aspect that person’s life. Beliefs affected by culture include how someone interacts within the family, how to raise children, the types of foods eaten, the style of clothes chosen, which religion is practiced, and the style of communication (including verbal, and body language, slang used etc.) (Giddens, 2013). In addition to these beliefs, health care practices are also affected by culture. The cause
The contributions and achievements of Indigenous role models continue to make substantial impacts upon our history in areas such as the arts, sport, education, science and more increasingly; the world of Politics. Modern Australia is recognising and celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal people more than ever before, where the social landscape is changing (albeit slowly) as a result. The gradual change of peoples ingrained preconceptions, unfounded ideas and prejudiced notions are being challenged and ultimately transformed.
MacDermott, D. (1993). As we see you. In D. Grant & G. Seal (Eds.), Australia in the world (pp. 86-91). Perth: Black Swan Press
Discussion Ancient Aboriginals were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent, over 40,000 years or more before colonization (Eckermann, 2010). They survived by hunting and gathering their food, worshipping the land to protect its resources, and ensuring their survival. The aboriginal community has adapted to the environment, building a strong framework of social, cultural, and spiritual beliefs (Eckermann, 2010). Colonisation of Australia began in 1788, when Englishman Captain Cook claimed the land as an empty, uninhabited, continent giving it the classification Terra Nullius and leaving it open to colonization. Eckermann (2010), stated that the English failed to recognise the aboriginal tribes as civilized, co-inhibiters of the land, feeling they had no right to a claim.
The indigenous Australian culture is one of the world’s oldest living cultures. Despite the negligence and the misunderstanding from the Europeans, Aboriginals were able to keep their culture alive by passing their knowledge by arts, rituals, performances and stories from one generation to another. Each tribe has its own language and way of using certain tools; however the sharing of knowledge with other tribes helps them survive with a bit easier with the usage of efficient yet primitive tools which helps a culture stay alive. Speaking and teaching the language as well as the protection of sacred sites and objects helps the culture stay...
The concept of Distinctly Australian comes from the Australian culture and stereotypes surrounding our way of life. Australian culture has many faces and can present itself in many ways; two poems from Bruce Dawe that explore this idea are ‘Life Cycle’ and ‘Drifters’ which show varied aspects of Australian life, from the rigid structure and lifelong passion for sport in our nation to the constant upheaval and alienation that comes from drifting in and out of communities looking for work. Another view of distinctly Australian comes from the short story ‘Big World’ by Tim Winton which explores mateship and what that means within our society. These texts present the viewer with a powerful insight into Australian culture and also show them how their view of what is distinctly Australian varies depending on the
Building the skills and qualifications of Indigenous Australians is critical and many programs have a training component for staff in addition to building education and employment pathways for Indigenous people. Recognise and build on the strengths of Indigenous culture, community and family. Encompassing the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the community as a
The history of Australia has been altered through multiculturalism. As Carter explains, “Histories of different ethnic groups – the Chinese, Germans, Scandinavians and so forth – have appeared with increasing regularity in recent decades” (348). Australia no longer has the same relationship to a British heritage (Carter 347). More information uncovers the interracial mixing of Indigenous and Asian, European and non-European, etc. Multiculturalism, furthermore, is allowing Australia to break away from its racist and isolationist history (Carter 348). While this is positive, multiculturalism may be a form of ‘nationalist triumphalism. Ien Ang
There can be no gainsaying, as to the fact that Australia is not only a choice destination for many, but also houses some of the most beautiful cities in the world (Bastian, 2012). As a matter of fact, Bastian (2012) continues to state that this change is strongly attributed to immigration, which continues to foster strong cultural and economic growth in Australia. As Australia continues to open its borders to an increasingly diverse population, Australians themselves continue to open their minds to accommodate diversity in the form of new lifestyles, foods, traditions, values, beliefs and so forth (Bastian, 2012). According to Henry & Kurzak (2013), the 2011 census show that 26% of Australians were born abroad and 20% have either one or both
The United States and New Zealand established close ties in 1942, when the U.S. provided security for New Zealand during World War II, and have remained close ever since. However, in 1984, the Labour party came into power in New Zealand, with intentions to bar nuclear-armed and nuclear-powered warships from New Zealand ports. Implementation of this anti-nuclear policy was incompatible with U.S. policy and disrupted the alliance under the Australian, New Zealand, and United States (ANZUS) security treaty of 1951. After unsuccessful attempts to remedy the issue, the United States suspended its ANZUS security obligation to New Zealand in 1986.
of the land was one of the many reasons that led to the New Zealand
It is safe to say that New Zealand is largely a farming nation since farming makes up a high percentage of the country's export earnings. The country's climate ranges from regions in the north that are considered "warm subtropical", to "cool and temperate" in the south. These diverse areas allow for numerous kinds of farming which are vital to New Zealand's economy. All over the country there are deer, llama, ostrich, goat, cattle and sheep farms, and though they get no subsidies from the government, they still play a large part in contributing to overseas markets with their beef, wool, dairy products, other meats, hides, venison (from deer), and goat fiber. It is said that there are about 20 times as many sheep as there are people in New Zealand, but since the country has become increasingly more developed in recent years, this figure has dwindled and continues to do so. This is not to say that the development of human civilization in New Zealand is the preeminent concern for threatening the country’s animal farming industries. In fact, climate change is a greater concern, and if global temperatures continue to rise as they have been over the years, New Zealand ’s animal farms could take a hit.
Australia is a highly developed continent. It is ranked as the 13th largest economy in the world. Its per capita income is the fifth and human development index is the second highest. Moreover, Australia takes the top slots when it comes to the provision of basic amenities to its citizens such as quality of life, health, education, economic independence and the safeguard...