The healthcare industry faces a vast array of challenges related to cultural competence. Many patients struggle to connect with their providers as a result of cultural disconnects that cause confusion and sometimes rather push potential clients away. Healthcare providers should incorporate the “salad bowl” viewpoint in that every different culture adds value to the entire […]
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IKEA’s Grand Expansion to India
IKEA was founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad, who was a 17-year old at the time. IKEA is a Swedish multinational conglomerate that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances, and home accessories, among other useful goods and occasionally home services (Wikipedia). They are also known for being pretty affordable and very simplistic, yet still […]
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Stella Artois in South Africa
Stella Artois is a popular alcoholic beverage company that specializes in beer. They first started brewing Stella Artios in 1926 by Artois Brewery in Leuven, Belgium, and was actually first launched as a Christmas beer, since it was named after the Christmas Star. Stella Artois was only sold during the winter season, but it eventually […]
OYO (Oravel Stays Private Limited) was founded by a 19 year old, Argarwal, in 2012. They are an India-based chain of leased and franchised hotels, homes, and living spaces. At the time of the case, they were considered to be one of South Asia’s biggest, China’s top five largest, and the world’s fastest chain within […]
Sephora was founded in France by Dominique Mandonnaud in 1970 and is defined by its unique, open-sell environment with an ever-increasing assortment of products from carefully curated brands, featuring indie darlings, emerging favorites, trusted classics, and Sephora’s own line, Sephora Collection (Sephora.com). They are now owned by LVMH, which is a luxury goods company that […]