Should the US be Afraid of China?

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Due to China's rapid growth, many are wondering if those living in the United States should be fearful of China. As China's GDP grows, their international power grows as well; will China threaten the United States in some way?

Some wariness is certainly warranted. After the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States was left as the only remaining superpower. However, Europe, as a whole, is comparable to the United States in most metrics of economic power, and Japan has become a dominant nation. The rise of these regions has not threatened the United States. 

Others point to China's high population as a reason to fear the growing nation, and some have even speculated a Chinese invasion. This scenario seems unlikely; conquering a nation has proven to be incredible difficult since the latter half of the 20th century, and the prospects of invading the United States seem unreasonable. Further, China has been focusing primarily inward, and China's main goal seems to be improving the lives of its citizens.

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Hack Your Workday

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If you can't remember the last time you went home at quitting time, you probably need to hack your work style. Start your day with a can-do attitude by tackling easy tasks first. As you build momentum and move on to bigger challenges, work in 20-minute periods. Set an alarm, then commit to an uninterrupted burst of productivity. When the alarm goes off, stop working immediately and take a brief walk to stay sharp and prevent restlessness.

Stay on track by controlling how you communicate. If you don't have to answer an email or instant message right away, don't. Holding your tongue for a few minutes can give you time to gather your thoughts or change your mind.

Finally, stay creative. Expose yourself to new ideas that challenge your views. Keep a kudos folder to look at when you feel stuck. And, if you're truly not getting anywhere, take a mental health day to recharge.

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The History of the Businessman

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Business practices have evolved significantly since the dawn of human civilization. In many cases, business is the process of exchanging goods or services.

Early businesses were run by itinerant travelers and merchants. Individuals or groups would travel thousands of miles to purchase rare goods and items. After bringing these items back to their home countries, they could be sold for a significant profit.

The earliest incorporated business was formed in the mid 1500s in England. The Dutch East India Company provided a way for many people to invest in a shared business venture. Merchants and businessmen would each purchase a small share of the Dutch East India Company through joint-issue stock certificates.

The modern stock market has been in existence for almost 200 years. While business practices have evolved significantly over that time, the basis behind them has remained the same. Business is the way that individuals connect with each other to share goods and services.

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3 Hot Companies That Are Hiring MBAs

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According to the Graduate Management Admission Council's 2012 Global Management Education Graduate Survey, 64% of recent MBA graduates landed full-time jobs upon graduation from their respective programs. The survey also found that 76% of 2011 graduates had landed jobs at the time of the survey, showing that while a newly minted MBA is a significant advantage, so is having one a year later. So, who are the companies snatching up these new MBA graduates, and what are they paying them to do?

Zynga, Inc. Mobilizes MBAs' Creativity To Grow Gaming Empire

Based in California, Zynga, Inc. is known best for their accessible Facebook and mobile gaming apps. Titles like Words With Friends and Farmville top the company's portfolio, but this former start-up turned publicly traded tech corporation is harnessing the creativity and financial savvy of MBAs to grow even bigger.

According to the Wall Street Journal, upon graduation in 2012, 24 MBAs moved across the country from Harvard University and other top universities to Zynga's San Francisco offices. Currently, Zynga focuses its recruiting efforts on eight elite business schools, including Harvard Business School and the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business.

PNC Financial Services, Inc. Starts Recruitment With Internships

Not willing to risk missing out on top MBA graduates, PNC Financial Services, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, snags its top picks with plum internships that turn into full time job offers upon graduation for more than 90% of participants. This summer, 20 MBA students joined PNC, mostly working in internal consulting or capital markets roles. These future financial wizards get to apply their business school experience while getting a jump on their post-graduation job searches. Part of that experience includes face time with executives across the financial institution and specialized training that will serve these future MBAs whether they remain with PNC or if they explore other opportunities.

Google Stays A Top Pick For Future MBAs - And A Top MBA Employer

Perennially one of the most sought-after employers for information technology and business professionals alike, Google is listed as a top employer by more than 25% of MBA students according to Fortune Magazine and CNN. This summer alone, more than 100 MBA interns were hard at work at the Moutain View, California "Googleplex." The company says that more than any particular pedigree that they look for creativity, problem solving skills and flexibility in potential recruits by the search engine giant.

It is not hard to see why Google is so popular with new MBA graduates, though. Seen as a forerunner in creating positive work environments, Google employees enjoy perks ranging from free gourment lunches to free Android devices. Employees also can bring their dogs to work, surf the web on free shuttles throughout the Bay State area and get their annual physicals at the office from on-site physicians. Of course, for many MBAs, the perks are just part of the allure. Google also offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and products.

Gordon Saltman is a business executive and guest author at BusinessMBA.org, where he contributed to the guide to the Top 10 Best Accelerated Online MBA Programs.

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