I found it interesting to learn about how different cultures react to waiting in long lines at Disney parks. The text mentions that Disney spent years researching the best way to keep people happy while standing in long lines, but even with their decades of extended-experience they still could not anticipate the problems they would run into at Disneyland Paris. The clientele at … [Read more...] about Long Lines at Disney Parks
I was really surprised to learn that Japan is commonly used as a test market for the rest of the world. I would have assumed that most companies would test their products in the United States, in larger cities like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc., but apparently Japan is a more sophisticated audience. Japan has over 110 million mobile phone users, and many of them … [Read more...] about Japan – the Test Market for the Rest of the World
I enjoyed learning more about conciliation, or more commonly known as in the United States, mediation. I think it is interesting that most commercial disputes are actually resolved through mediation, rather than an actual lawsuit in a court, or litigation. My father is a lawyer who practices commercial law, and he says that it is "extremely rare" that one of his cases actually … [Read more...] about Resolutions through Conciliation
I was surprised to learn how little emphasis other countries place on their legal system, if they even do at all. Exhibit 7.1 shows the number of lawyers per 100,000 people in various different countries. The United States has the highest number of lawyers with nearly 400, while countries like China, Japan, and South Korea all have fewer than 50 lawyers per 100,000 people. I … [Read more...] about Legal Systems in Other Countries
I was surprised to learn how countries have such varying views regarding genetically modified (GM) foods. The text explains that products that affect or are affected by health issues can be sensitive to political concerns. For example, all GM foods have been banned in Europe. This caused several fast food restaurant chains to also go GM-free. However, in the United States, … [Read more...] about Health Concerns About Genetically Modified Foods