Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous (Asian Studies)

A 9 page research paper tracing the dramatic changes Nepal has faced since the monarchy regained control in 1951 after 100 years of forced internal repression and isolationism from the rest of the world. Most of the people live in abject poverty, but forces from both the public and private sectors are working to ease ...

A comprehensive 4 page overview in which the writer discusses situations unique to doing business in Indonesia. Examined are various social and cultural 'do's' and 'don't' for the American entity looking to establish itself overseas. Examples include understanding the importance of Indonesian, family & ethnic ties, politeness, mannerism, etc; Excellent for those studying basic international ...

8 pages. This paper deals with a hypothetical recommendation to expand a Greater Cincinnati business to another country that is a major trading partner with the United States. Considered will be the cultural issues that must be addressed in order to consider developing these plans. Additional topics that will be addressed are the enduring practices, characteristics, and ...

This 10 page report discusses a number of factors associated with transferring an American employee to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Social, cultural, and communication problems are discussed. Bibliography only lists the case study used.

This 7 page report discusses the sultanate of Brunei Darussalam located on the northern coast of Borneo. For the past century, the tiny nation was one of the wealthiest in the world but it has recently had to deal with numerous economic problems and is being forced to change many long-held habits and attitudes. In addition, since ...

This 10 page paper is a comprehensive look at Taiwan, the geographical location and historical background, the structure and performance of the economy, international trade patterns, social and environmental influences, international organisation memberships and general factors influence trade in, and with, Taiwan. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper considers why foreign businesses may start up in Singapore and gives two examples of foreign investments; Electroglas and Manchester United. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses various aspects of Nepalese existence, including religion, food, politics, population and the Hindu four stages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a history of and comparison between the Mongol empire of the thirteenth century and the Islamic empire of the seventh century. The Islamic Empire is seen to have had a more enduring influence on world history as exemplified by the current revivalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the fact that the development of trade between the countries of Asia has enhanced the capacity to maintain an international business base, and has supported the development of commerce in countries like China, Hong Kong, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. The development of an international Asian ...

A 14 page paper that provides an overview and explanation of customer relationship management marketing, a marketing approach that has gained increasing emphasis over the last fifteen years. The paper includes different definitions of customer relationship management (CRM), the steps and components of the approach, and a number of strategies to develop relationships with customers. ...

This 5 page paper looks at the strength man power and operation of the navy in Indonesia. Looking at both the current situation and the background top the current situation the naval force is evaluated and then compared to other naval forces in the same area. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 15 page paper compares the primary religions of the two countries while examining their influence in the two widely different societies. Bibliography lists eight sources.

A 5 page discussion of the interconnectivity of many aspects of Balinese culture and lifeways. Provides numerous examples of this interconnectivity ranging from daily life ways to elaborate ritual. Explains that Balinese religion is one of the primary examples of this interconnectivity but even aspects such as a child’s play has deep cultural ...

A five page paper which looks at the growth of Islam in Indonesia during the Middle Ages, focusing particularly on its syncretism with the indigenous Pagan religion, the conflict with European Christianity and the importance of trade and commerce to the spread of Islam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper examining the importance of family in Vietnamese life. Specifically explored are the roles of mother, father, children, religion and the concept of the extended family. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the cultural interaction which characterized these ancient times. This interaction allowed ancient Egypt to not only shape surrounding cultures but also to be shaped by them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper relates the history of Crocus sativus and the valuable spice that is derived from it. This history spans back in time from today to ancient Persia. Pictures are included depicting the plant and the various forms of the spice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page overview of the history of the Mau movement. The author points out that this movement had its roots in late nineteenth century history. It survived the German occupation as well as the New Zealand occupation to ultimately lead Western Samoa to independence in 1962. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Vietnam and its history from the mid-1800s through the mid-1900s. The roles of the US and of France in Vietnam's history are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page outline of the contributions of Justinian I to subsequent societies. Outlines the hardships he faced in regard to disease and famine and emphasizes that he overcame these hardships to instill critical policies and philosophies into world history. Notes the importance of Justinian's Corpus Juris Civilis which provided a unity to ...

5 pages in length. Thailand has endured a long and tumultuous period of development from the time of the early modern age up until present day. The writer discusses how history has paved the road of modernity for Thailand from the early modern age up to the present. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page research paper on the history, construction and ideology surrounding this mathematically designed Christian church that is now a museum in Istanbul. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper that outlines the appeal of Asian women to non-Asian males, considering issues of history, culture and the changing role of women. This paper argues that cultural factors, including the sense of subservience of women perceived in the Asian culture, and not physical characteristics, that underscores systematic and sociologically linked attraction and ...

A 5 page paper discussing a brief history of, and the current status of, the Asian economy, the factors that have led to its current problems and what steps are being taken to correct them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.