The (human) Corporation

Nowadays, Corporations have taken a human role, being given certain liberties that allow them to do many more things, wether for the good or for the bad...

The problem comes along with profit motivation, when, exactly like human beings, corporations are also driven by the power of money and intend to get, by any means necessary more and more profits.

Should corporations be entitled to the same legal rights as individuals? Where should the line be drawn?

From my perspective Corporations should not be handled by the law with the same parameters as human individuals, but; for the ones that do, they should be, if given the same condescensions also given the same retaliations, or at least be trialed similarly...




Should individuals (directors, employees, shareholders) bear any responsibility for the actions of a corporation? If so, to what degree?

I believe so, in order to mantain righteousness individuals should bear responsibilities, if not,they would take advantage of their power to brake the law in the name of the corporation.

Representatives despite their jobs, they are still natural persons and could and should be trialed separetely.

corporation process for becoming a near conscious entity that respects others.

Responsability, as we know it can help or damage the environment and our surroundings, people and the enterprises, and even the monetary system itself.
For these reasons Corporations should always find the Right and Ethical way of approaching solutions, carrying a Corporate Social Responsibility with them.


Picture references:
http://www.bebesymas.com/ser-padres/la-mitad-de-los-padres-pegan-a-sus-hijos
http://cine3.com/2010/01/09/la-corporacion-el-poder-que-se-esconde-detras-de-la-libre-empresa/
http://www.google.com.co/images?hl=es&biw=1436&bih=699&gbv=2&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=corporacion&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

Where to go live and how?

That is the question 192 million people ask themselves, or have asked themselves and have taken into consideration in order to migrate.

Migration is indeed a global trend. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), . There are now about 192 million people living outside their place of birth, which is about three per cent of the world's population (International Organization for Migration, 2010). There are many factors that influence it and many that may favor it or unfavor it…

An example of unfavored conditions for migrants can be what happen in Sri Lanka, where, according to the article " Advocating for Sri Lanka migrant workers" most working women work heavy hours for very little pay and regarding the conditions of the state, they only get every time less favored. (Gamburd. R, Michele, Advocating Sri Lanka migrants workers, Critical Assian Estudies, 41: 1 (2009), o61-088)


Established in 1951, IOM is “the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.” (International Organization for Migration, 2010)


In cases like the one in Sri Lanka, the International Organization for Migration(IOM) implement activities that help aid migration these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants' rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration. (International Organization for Migration, 2010)


This last one, implemented in 1995 has helped to increase the numbers of working women around the globe and contributed to the sensitivity of the world to accept more and more working women. The IOM reaches its goals on this subject by counseling battered women who have been mistreated, Influencing policy makers and governments to raise awareness about the role of working women; Fighting against human trafficking by discouraging the use of illegal migration channels and providing assistance to governments to do all of the above.

References
International Organization for Migration. (2010). International Organization for Migration. About IOM. Obtenido de http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/about-iom/lang/en

Gamburd. R, Michele, Advocating Sri Lanka migrants workers, Critical Assian Estudies, 41: 1 (2009), o61-088)

Umntu ngumntu ngabanye

For those who like me, don`t speak Zulu; this sentence can be translated as "A person is a person through others".
It follows the African principle of UBUNTU. Now... what is it about?

Before Africa was colonized, the people who lived there had their own culture and religious beliefs that even nowadays stand by their side.
This is what managers and anybody who wants to enter the country, basically any country has to be aware of: Differences in cultures and Cultural background.
To be able to successfully cross-cultural switch on this country, it is necessary to know the principle stated before.

Ubuntu is an ideology that defines the loyalty of people and the relations among them. What factors are to take into account from this?
Treating others with respect, being willing to negotiate in good faith, providing opportunities for self-expression, understanding the beliefs and practices of indigenous people, promoting equity in the workplace and finally, being flexible and accommodative. (Mangaliso, 2001)

Summing up, in order to succeed on a cross-cultural switch, a company must implement their own strategies applied to the principles of the host country and taking them as a competitive advantage. (Otherwise these could cause big misunderstandings)

An example of this may be the managers that did not want to talk with their employees because they feel this unnecessary, while the employees in Africa need this in order to have a good communication. Since the managers did not accept to talk to them and broke the rules of Ubuntu, the workers then initiated a strike.

When can this be a competitive advantage?

If the managers had talked to the employees and had promoted the elder ones (since according to Ubuntu the elderly have more wisdom and are more respected) the employees would have been more willing to work and would have done a better job.

References

Google. (2010). google images. taken from http://www.google.com.co/imgres?imgurl=http://rlv.zcache.com/ubuntu_i_am_because_we_are_tshirt-p235421172116721211qt22_400.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.zazzle.com/ubuntu_i_am_because_we_are_tshirt-235421172116721211&usg=__2iZ1eJPWycQKTLy3x6yRQ20cgk0=&h=400&w=

Mangaliso, M. P. (2001). Building competitive advantage from ubuntu: Management lessons from South Africa.