Sunday, November 8, 2009

Cultural Differences Usa Vs Uzbekistan




The term “globalization ” has been used for many years, and now it is turning into the reality more then ever before. Integration of “Islamic Law” into the “English Common Law” or spread of “Coca-Cola” all over the world can be perfect example for it. Moreover, it has become significant opportunity for companies which are developing and integrating into the markets of different countries. Of course, main reason for globalization it brings a lot of benefits for “global business ”. “The idea of globalization represents an evolutionary and integrative system that pulls people and societies together into a common market of not only goods and services but also knowledge” (Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, Volume 4, 2007). However, there are a lot of challenges as well. Major challenge for that is that people are different according to their culture. So, this report provides critical analyses of cultural environment and ethical issues of Uzbekistan in terms of developing business or doing business with this country. In order to do these it is important determine the alternative cultural environment which will be analyzed in comparison to Uzbek. After that it will be supported by relevant examples from real life, and will be concluded with proper comments and suggestions.
Why culture is important?

Before answering this question it is important define and narrow down the meaning of the word culture. Of course, being one of the most difficult words of English language (Williams, 1983:87), it has more than one meanings and definitions . In this case the meaning of the term “culture” is based on such areas as sociology, anthropology and management, because it defines and narrows the meaning of this word as much as we need.

"By culture we mean all those historically created designs for living, explicit and implicit, rational, irrational, and nonrational, which exist at any given time

Cultural Differences Usa Vs Uzbekistan






The term “globalization ” has been used for many years, and now it is turning into the reality more then ever before. Integration of “Islamic Law” into the “English Common Law” or spread of “Coca-Cola” all over the world can be perfect example for it. Moreover, it has become significant opportunity for companies which are developing and integrating into the markets of different countries. Of course, main reason for globalization it brings a lot of benefits for “global business ”. “The idea of globalization represents an evolutionary and integrative system that pulls people and societies together into a common market of not only goods and services but also knowledge” (Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, Volume 4, 2007). However, there are a lot of challenges as well. Major challenge for that is that people are different according to their culture. So, this report provides critical analyses of cultural environment and ethical issues of Uzbekistan in terms of developing business or doing business with this country. In order to do these it is important determine the alternative cultural environment which will be analyzed in comparison to Uzbek. After that it will be supported by relevant examples from real life, and will be concluded with proper comments and suggestions.
Why culture is important?

Before answering this question it is important define and narrow down the meaning of the word culture. Of course, being one of the most difficult words of English language (Williams, 1983:87), it has more than one meanings and definitions . In this case the meaning of the term “culture” is based on such areas as sociology, anthropology and management, because it defines and narrows the meaning of this word as much as we need.

"By culture we mean all those historically created designs for living, explicit and implicit, rational, irrational, and nonrational, which exist at any given time

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Traditional Dresses Of Punjab








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A generation ago, the turban was the “crowning glory” of all Punjabis whether Muslim, Hindu or Sikh. Muslims and Hindus have given up their turbans, but it remains, literally, an article of faith for Sikh men whose religion forbids them to cut their hair. The kurta, a long straight-cut, loose shirt teamed with pyjamas, the loose baggy salwar or a kind of sarong called a loongi or tehmat makes up the traditional dress for men. Winter sees the rustic Punjabi in colourful sweaters that wives and mothers are so skilled in making. A blanket finishes his ensemble. When the urban, educated Punjabi steps out to work he will be in shirt and pant or a suit—sartorially indistinguishable from his counterparts in Tokyo or Toronto. Back home in the evening, he is likely to be found in more traditional dress. The traditional Punjabi shoes, called juttis retain their popularity with both rural and urban men; they are both elegant and comfortable. Patiala and Muktsar are famous for juttis.


It is impossible to tell by dress whether a Punjabi woman is a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian – they all dress in salwar topped by a kameez (a garment that can be fitted like a dress loose like the kurta) and accented by a rectangular scarf about 2.5 metres long called the chunni or duppatta.She’s fond of her sweaters, but she is passionately proud of her collection of woollen shawls. These can be breathtaking. The women of Punjab are responsible for the state’s most famous item of handicraft – the phulkari.

This is a shawl completely covered in dense silk embroidery, folk motifs in jewel-tones on an ochre background. Gold is her weakness – brides are loaded with it. The jewellers of Punjab stock an enormous range of designs in bangles, necklaces, rings and earrings, nose-pins, ornaments to pin in the hair, anklets and toe-rings. A particular kind of bangle is the tip-off in recognising Sikh men and women. It’s called a kada and is made of steel.