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What issue has contributed significantly to barriers for black professionals in corporate leadership roles?
What issue has contributed significantly to barriers for black professionals in corporate leadership roles?
What is indicated as a potential benefit of ecotourism for rural communities?
What is indicated as a potential benefit of ecotourism for rural communities?
Which of the following describes the status of black professionals in history curriculum, as mentioned in the article?
Which of the following describes the status of black professionals in history curriculum, as mentioned in the article?
What factor limits the effectiveness of ecotourism according to the content provided?
What factor limits the effectiveness of ecotourism according to the content provided?
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What was a notable concern following the opening of Liberia airport in the Guanacaste Peninsula?
What was a notable concern following the opening of Liberia airport in the Guanacaste Peninsula?
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What role does community support play in addressing racial inequalities, as per the article?
What role does community support play in addressing racial inequalities, as per the article?
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Which region of Costa Rica benefitted from small-scale boutique operations owned by locals?
Which region of Costa Rica benefitted from small-scale boutique operations owned by locals?
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What insight does the article suggest the history of black management offers?
What insight does the article suggest the history of black management offers?
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What was a significant outcome of the 1978 Supreme Court ruling regarding interest rates?
What was a significant outcome of the 1978 Supreme Court ruling regarding interest rates?
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Which state did Citibank move to in order to benefit from lenient interest rate regulations?
Which state did Citibank move to in order to benefit from lenient interest rate regulations?
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What effect did South Dakota's elimination of usury laws have on consumer debt?
What effect did South Dakota's elimination of usury laws have on consumer debt?
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What average interest rate range became common as a result of deregulation?
What average interest rate range became common as a result of deregulation?
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What did the deregulation trend foster, according to Vonetta?
What did the deregulation trend foster, according to Vonetta?
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Why did Citibank and other banks seek charters in states with lenient regulations?
Why did Citibank and other banks seek charters in states with lenient regulations?
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What was the impact of rising interest rates on consumers, particularly families?
What was the impact of rising interest rates on consumers, particularly families?
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What common misconception did consumers have about credit in a deregulated environment?
What common misconception did consumers have about credit in a deregulated environment?
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What was a key strategy employed by Saudi Arabia during the nationalization of Aramco?
What was a key strategy employed by Saudi Arabia during the nationalization of Aramco?
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What impact does nationalization have on a country's control over its resources?
What impact does nationalization have on a country's control over its resources?
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Which event characterized BP's earlier relationship with Iranian authorities regarding nationalization?
Which event characterized BP's earlier relationship with Iranian authorities regarding nationalization?
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How did Saudi Arabia's timeline for nationalizing Aramco compare to that of Iran's nationalization efforts?
How did Saudi Arabia's timeline for nationalizing Aramco compare to that of Iran's nationalization efforts?
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Which factor did NOT significantly influence BP's early success?
Which factor did NOT significantly influence BP's early success?
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What major difference characterized the nationalization approaches of Iran and Saudi Arabia?
What major difference characterized the nationalization approaches of Iran and Saudi Arabia?
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What does effective nationalization require according to the content?
What does effective nationalization require according to the content?
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What common theme is highlighted in the histories of British Petroleum Company and Saudi Aramco?
What common theme is highlighted in the histories of British Petroleum Company and Saudi Aramco?
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What advantage does vertical integration provide to Zara?
What advantage does vertical integration provide to Zara?
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How does Zara address demand variation in its production?
How does Zara address demand variation in its production?
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What is the primary method Zara uses for advertising?
What is the primary method Zara uses for advertising?
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What contributes to the high profit margins of Zara?
What contributes to the high profit margins of Zara?
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What is the duration of Zara's design-to-retail cycle compared to industry standards?
What is the duration of Zara's design-to-retail cycle compared to industry standards?
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What strategic approach does Zara employ to create a sense of urgency in customers?
What strategic approach does Zara employ to create a sense of urgency in customers?
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Which production strategy does Zara develop in collaboration with Toyota?
Which production strategy does Zara develop in collaboration with Toyota?
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What major shift occurred in the high-end fashion industry in India during the mid-1980s?
What major shift occurred in the high-end fashion industry in India during the mid-1980s?
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What event significantly contributed to BP's growth during World War I?
What event significantly contributed to BP's growth during World War I?
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What percentage of Aramco did Saudi Arabia first acquire in 1972?
What percentage of Aramco did Saudi Arabia first acquire in 1972?
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What major action did the British government take regarding BP in October 1987?
What major action did the British government take regarding BP in October 1987?
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Which country experienced a lengthy conflict over resource control in relation to nationalization?
Which country experienced a lengthy conflict over resource control in relation to nationalization?
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How have the energy policies of the US and Canada diverged since 2008?
How have the energy policies of the US and Canada diverged since 2008?
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What technological innovations drove the shale revolution that began around 2008?
What technological innovations drove the shale revolution that began around 2008?
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Where were the first successful commercial oil wells in North America drilled?
Where were the first successful commercial oil wells in North America drilled?
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What was a significant impact of Canada's historical collaboration with the US in energy production?
What was a significant impact of Canada's historical collaboration with the US in energy production?
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What was a significant factor contributing to Walmart's failure in the German market?
What was a significant factor contributing to Walmart's failure in the German market?
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How did Walmart's corporate culture misalign with German values?
How did Walmart's corporate culture misalign with German values?
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What did Lidl, a local competitor, leverage to gain advantage over Walmart in Germany?
What did Lidl, a local competitor, leverage to gain advantage over Walmart in Germany?
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What was a consequence of Walmart's approach to labor relations in Germany?
What was a consequence of Walmart's approach to labor relations in Germany?
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Which aspect of globalization did Walmart fail to account for in Germany?
Which aspect of globalization did Walmart fail to account for in Germany?
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In the context of outsourcing, what did Walmart originally struggle with in their supply chain management?
In the context of outsourcing, what did Walmart originally struggle with in their supply chain management?
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What cultural concept was a barrier for Walmart in Germany regarding supplier relationships?
What cultural concept was a barrier for Walmart in Germany regarding supplier relationships?
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Why was customer service at discount stores seen as unnecessary by German consumers?
Why was customer service at discount stores seen as unnecessary by German consumers?
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Study Notes
Week 7: Alcohol Industry
- Alberta privatized its liquor board (ALCB) in 1993, under Ralph Klein.
- Ontario modernized its public liquor board (LCBO) under Mike Harris.
- Both provinces were facing similar economic challenges (recessions, high unemployment, significant deficits) during these decisions.
- Alberta had a $2.3 billion deficit and 10% unemployment in 1993.
- Ontario had a $9 billion deficit and 8.9% unemployment in 1996.
- The LCBO focused on higher-valued products, increasing spending per visit without increasing overall alcohol consumption.
- The Food and Drink magazine was launched to position alcohol as a middle-class lifestyle choice in Ontario.
- Alberta's system offers more convenient store locations, longer hours, and better accessibility for customers.
- Ontario's LCBO provides a premium retail experience with well-trained staff in more sophisticated store environments.
- Alcohol prices are similar in both provinces, driven primarily by taxes, not distribution models.
- Policy decisions are strongly influenced by local context (history, culture, politics).
Week 8: Travel and Tourism
- In the late 1940s-1960s American tourists acted as a key part of soft power in Europe. They spent money on souvenirs and supported local economies in countries like Europe promoting goodwill.
- The Marshall Plan was implemented to boost European economies by encouraging American tourism.
- US tourists contributed to a $7,000,000,000 net loss in foreign currency from 1958-1960. The US was promoting tourism for the benefit of other countries, and not for the US benefit.
- During COVID, countries implemented strategies for destinations including extended stay visas for workers and new targeting of high net worth individuals to improve tourism.
Week 9: Finance
- Corporate capitalism is an overlooked form of capitalism.
- Systemic racism, lack of recognition, and underrepresentation have historically contributed to barriers for Black professionals in corporate leadership roles.
- Black professionals, particularly in corporate leadership roles, frequently faced lack of recognition of their contributions.
- Historical curriculum frequently omitted Black professionals' contributions.
- Dominance of white perspectives in business settings.
- Greenwood Bank was established for economic empowerment of Black and Latino communities. It was inspired by the Tulsa race massacre.
Week 10: Textile Industry
- Inditex, which includes the Zara brand, pioneered a new model of fast fashion. Emphasis on a quick response in producing and handling seasonal trends.
- Vertical integration and less outsourcing are key elements of their model.
- Inditex was able to react rapidly to consumer demand for products.
- This process was made possible through flexible supply chains and quick adjustments to production based on consumer feedback.
- Low operational costs, and high-profit margins.
Week 11: Oil and Gas Industry
- British Petroleum (BP), originally Anglo Persian Oil Co., grew to one of the largest oil and gas corporations.
- BP's history reflects resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. Its challenges include rising nationalism, global oil price shocks, and environmental concerns.
- Iran's nationalism led to the loss of concessions for BP in 1932.
- BP's business decisions in Iran illustrate the importance of understanding and adapting to political and social changes in different regions.
Week 12: Service Industry
- Globalization of business has led to a shift in service industry roles, with customer service roles being outsourced.
- Issues of cultural misalignment between call centers and customers in the service industry.
- Cost-saving benefits of globalization are not universally applicable.
- Adaptability to local market preferences is crucial to enhance business efficiency.
- Walmart's failure in Germany was partly due to unfamiliarity with German culture and regulatory requirements.
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Explore the changes in the alcohol industry in Alberta and Ontario during the 1990s. This quiz reviews the privatization of liquor boards and its impact on economic challenges and consumer experience in both provinces. Test your knowledge on how these decisions transformed alcohol retail.
