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France, Canada, & United States
Brian, Zoheb, and Julian
France
Geography
Geography
French Regions Metropolitan France: Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel,
between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain
French Guiana: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname
Guadeloupe: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto Rico
Martinique: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Mayotte: Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique
Reunion: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar
General InformationArea: 643,801 sq km; 551,500 sq km (metropolitan
France)Population: 65,630,692GDP: $2.808 trillion (2011 est.)Work force (2009): 28.3 millionServices--75%; industry and construction--21.7%;
agriculture--2.9%.1 out of 12 people in France is a foreigner
History 1200 BC :
Settlement by the Gauls (related to the Celts)
59-52 BC : Conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar and the beginning of Gallo-
Roman civilization.
600 AD : Settlement by the Franks, the barbarian tribe from which France
derives its name.
768 AD : Charlemagne, named Emperor of the Western world, attempts to
recreate the Roman Empire.
11th-13th centuries Middle Ages : Flourishing of Romanesque and Gothic art. Crusades.
14th-15th centuries : French-English rivalry culminates in the Hundred Years War. France is also plagued by the Black Death and famines.
15th-16th centuries : The Renaissance.
1789 AD : French Revolution; Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen.
End of the monarchy.
Charlemagne
History (cont…) 1804-1815 :
Napoleon is named Emperor; he reorganizes the French administration and legal system,
establishing the Napoleonic Code.
1815 : Restoration of the Monarchy.
1848 : Revolution. Second Republic. Slavery abolished.
1852-1870 : Second Empire under Napoleon III. Prosperity and growth.
Colonial conquests.
1875 : Third Republic.
1914-1918 : World War I (1,350,000 killed).
Alsace-Lorraine restored to France. Peace Treaty of Versailles (1919).
Napoleon
History (cont…)
1939-1945 : World War II (700,000 killed). Germany occupies France. Collaboration of the Vichy regime. General de Gaulle in London calls on the French to resist. Resistance.
1946-1958 : Fourth Republic is marked by economic reconstruction and end of
colonization. Political instability.
1958 : De Gaulle returns to power and founds the Fifth Republic, adopted by referendum.
Charles de Gaulle
WineConsidered the best in the worldMore than 5000 varieties of French wineTradeoff between globalization and cultural identityFragmented into smaller wine growersBordeaux region has 20000 wine producersCompetition from outside Joint ventures with China and India to produce
superior winehttp://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7fuia_everyday
-is-like-thanksgiving-in-fr_travel
French Society Identities
North-east German-Swiss North-west English South-west Catalans and Basques South-east Italian
Four Classes Haute Bourgeoisie Petite Bourgeoisie Classes Moyennes Classes populaire
ArtisticSocial Standing is very important
Business and Managerial Style
Presentations are given from the heartObsession with formDiscuss abstract and complex ideas spontaneouslyBusiness is highly centralizedManagers have total control over subordinatesHave a tight inner circleFew decision are made without approval from the topHigh context to understand one anotherhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_JDm9doFI0
Culture Devote five weeks to vacation Weekends are reserved for family matters Quality and pace of life is more important Conversations maintains high quality of life Tu/toi for close friends, vous is used more formally Smiling at someone unknown is considered provocative Strong family bonding Very private Gender equality Health conscious
Sources http://ydelta.free.fr/history.htm
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html
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Canada
Vital Statistics Official language(s) - English and French Government - Federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional
monarchy Area - 3,854,085 sq mi (2nd) Population 2012 est. - 34,761,000 (35th) GDP 2011 est. - Total $1.758 trillion (11th) GDP by sector 2010 est. - agriculture: 2.2%, industry: 26.3%, services:
71.5% Main industries - transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and
unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas
Currency - Canadian dollar
Historical Background
The Canadian MosaicA very socialist outlook“a global village in one
country” ImmigrationCanadians as Non-U.S.
Americans
References https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html Susic, Stela (August 15, 2006).
"Air Force becomes command authority for CFS Alert". The Maple Leaf (National Defence Canada) 12 (17). Retrieved 2011-05-23.
Encyclopedia of the Nations. Retrieved 2011-10-14. "Significant Canadian Facts". Natural Resources Canada. April 5, 2004. Retrieved
2011-05-23. National Atlas of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. 2005. p. 1. ISBN
0770511988. Bailey, William G; Oke, TR; Rouse, Wayne R (1997).
The surface climates of Canada. McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 124. ISBN 0773516727.
Etkin, David; Haque, CE; Brooks, Gregory R (April 30, 2003). An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada. Springer. pp. 569, 582, 583. ISBN 9781402011795.
American FootballBy Brian Hamilton
American FootballSoccer is called Football in most countriesMost popular sport in United StatesTailgate Party
U.S. PhenomenonOutdoor party before gameHigh School LevelCollege LevelPro Level
Pre-game & Half-time Festivities
Pre-GameBand PerformsColorguardCheerleaders
Pre-game & Half-time Festivities
Half-timeBand PerformsCompetitionsAwards
FootballStrategy is fundamentalCaptures many of the central values of American
societyIntregal component of communityMore like chess
Objective is to wear down and destroy opponent
Selection, Training Camp, etc.
Coaches must choose right player for jobPlaybook
Complex plays to deceive opponentVery precise
ExecutionPlays must be executed properlyEveryone must take responsibility for play to work
Strength & ConditioningWeight-lifting, etc.
Pro Football teamsMulti-million Dollar corporationsEach player has very specialized taskEquipment is highly specializedRisks
Concussions Injuries may have long-term effects
Competition is GoalMeans to an end in the United StatesPerfectionRivalryFootball is similar to how Americans live daily
life
U.S. Economic StatisticsFederal Constitution RepublicLegislature
CongressSenate (Upper House)House of representatives (Lower House)
Population 313,093,000
Gross Domestic Product Total
$15.065 Trillion Per Capita
$48,147
Kingdom of MoroccoBrian Hamilton
Kingdom of MoroccoPopulation 35 millionWestern SaharaHistory of Morocco
Kingdom of MoroccoConstitutional Monarchy
Elected Parliament Executive Power
Exercised by government and king Legislative Power
Exercised by government and two chambers of parliament Assembly of Representatives Assembly of Councillors
50th Anniversary of Independence November 18, 2006 Became independent from Spain & France in 1956
Kingdom of MoroccoGeography
Kingdom of MoroccoEconomy
Liberal EconomyGoverned by Law of Supply and Demand
GDPServices sector accounts for just over halfDepends on agriculture
Accounts for 14% of GDP Employs 40-45% of population
Major ResourcesAgriculturePhosphates
World’s 3rd largest producerTourism
Kingdom of MoroccoEconomy
Industry & MiningAccounts for 1/3 of GDP
Economic IssuesHigh Cost of Imports
PetroleumUnreliable Rainfall
Droughts & Sudden FloodsDroughts
1995Caused GDP to fall 7.6%
Kingdom of MoroccoEconomy
CurrencyMoroccan dirham
Gross Domestic ProductTotal
$158.994 billionPer Capita
$4,940
Kingdom of Morocco Languages
Arabic Berber
Largest City Casablanca
King Mohammed VI
Prime Minister Abdelillah Benkirane
Ethnic Groups Arab-Berber 99.1% Other 0.7% Jews 0.2%
Locating Global Activities
Chapter 5
Role of National FactorsTraditional country considerationsGlobally strategic countries for activity location
R&DManufacturing
Role of exchange ratesDirect effect on cost and competitive positionsCatalyst in the international restructuring of
companiesForecasting long term exchange rate is difficultLocate operation in countries with weak economiesIncrease productivity to move ahead of competitionSpeculate, Hedge or be flexible
Strategic and Comparative advantages
Core-Formula Strategy
FedEx in 1980s & 1990s
Globally Leveraged Strategy
Nokia in 1990s & 2000s
Untenable Strategy
Mark & Spencer in 1990s
Cost-Based Export Strategy
Hyundai in 1990s
Strategic Advantag
e
Comparative Advantage
Yes
No
No Yes
Benefits of Global Location of Activities
Cost ReductionImproved QualityEnhanced Customer PreferenceIncreased Customer Leverage
Drawbacks of Global Location of Activities
Lessened Responsive to CustomersIncreased Currency RiskIncreased Risk of Creating CompetitorsDifficulties in Managing Value-Added Chain
Global Activity Location For Service Businesses
People-Processing ActivitiesPossession-Processing ActivitiesInformation-Based ActivitiesFuture Location of Service FacilitiesGlobal Location of Service Value Chain
Locating Individual Activities
Global FinancingGlobal Research and DevelopmentGlobal Purchasing and SourcingGlobal ProductionGlobal Distribution and LogisticsGlobal Service
Corporate History "We sell fun, not just ice
cream." — Irv Robbins, co-founder.
1945 - Snowbird Ice Cream 1946 - Burton's Ice Cream
Shop 1948 – Baskin-Robbins Management with owning
interest
Some statisticsSubsidiary of Dunkin' Brands Founded 1945 Headquarters Canton, MassachusettsMore than 5800 locationsSince 1945, more than 1,000 unique flavors.The top 5 selling Baskin-Robbins ice cream
flavors are Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, Pralines 'n Cream and Chocolate Chip.
Preliminary Market research – Morocco
TrendsCompetitive landscapeProspects
References http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpzwbcrKDFs https://www.google.com/search?
q=baskin+robbins&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=XjG&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=GGZMT8vaMaX3sQKyoIUW&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CBkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1262&bih=613
https://www.google.com/search?q=baskin+robbins&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=XjG&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=GGZMT8vaMaX3sQKyoIUW&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CBkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1262&bih=613
http://www.baskinrobbins.com/About/OurHistory.aspx http://www.euromonitor.com/ice-cream-in-morocco/report