http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:28:46 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:28:46 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77560 The collection of 284 newspaper front pages from 37 countries offers a fascinating daily look at what is deemed worthy of front-page placement around the world. You're sure to be surprised at the choices in some regions. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77110 This site features a library of short multi-media discussions on topics concerning China and Japan. Well-known experts on Asia are featured in video clips. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84883 business, economic, marketing, management & social trends research & news direct from Asia http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77645 This is a good resource for doing research on individual countries. An alphabetical listing of countries is provided and there are links to various sites for each country. The majority of the search engines should simply cover the country or region as appropriate, but in some instances general search engines may have been included in non-English languages. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=235577 They thought it would be a great idea if someone created a web directory for the best business information sources.  A public directory that listed only the most relevant and useful business sites.  They knew if created,  Wall Street ExecutiveLibrary users would be amongst the web's intelligentsia, ... the cognoscenti.  They would be a tough, demanding, elite.  This group wouldn't need explanations, or how to guides, ... only quick access to the best of the web's resources! http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=358746 This site contains links to breaking news regarding international financial accounting reporting standards in the form of pdf files and webcasts. Membership is free and required to gain access to the KPMG webcasts. The site is designed to help practitioners and accounting educators keep abreast of new developments. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84839 The site provides various topics about international management from many sources. The reader can find a topic in many areas such as marketing, human resource, cross-culture, going global, accounting, and legal issues. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77855 This site has a variety of facts about culture that can be used in any international business class. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80980 English for Specific Purposes-Business (ESP-Business) is a dynamic, growing field in the world of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). With the globalization of trade, companies and individuals are increasingly turning to educational specialists from the field of ESP-Business to develop and provide high quality learning opportunities in language and communication skills. At the same time, the need for technological competence in business is expanding. Far-reaching innovations in technology and telecommunications have rendered the global marketplace of today's "Information Age" an ever-expanding world of networked businesses, stock market ups and downs, news agencies, independent editorials, and trade associations. Knowing how to tap the wealth of information resources on the Internet and how to analyze and communicate that information effectively are critical skills in today's competitive world of international business.This web site is intended for educators working in the area of ESP-Business with secondary or tertiary level learners. The projects in this web site incorporate key business topics and help learners:1) Gain experience with research and evaluation of business-related information on the web.2) Examine emerging business and employment opportunities through the use of market analyses, industry analyses, and company profiles.3) Become familiar with common business communication practices related to email and web-based discussions. A short glossary of some business and Internet terminology and a resource list of business web sites that are linked to the projects are also available on this web site. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78698 This site is designed to support a book by Thomas Friedman, "The Lexus and the Olive Tree." In the author's words, "this book is an effort to explain how this new era of globalization became the dominant international system at the end of the twentieth century--replacing the Cold War system--and to examine how it now shapes virtually everyone's domestic politics and international relations." This site offers a unique online extension of Friedman's book. Access audio and video clips, copies of Friedman's NY Times articles, background information about globalization, and much more.