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...easy to dismiss petrol-bomb throwers, but when millions of young people feel that the opportunities and costs of globalization aren't being fairly distributed, companies that appear sympathetic may gain a competitive edge. European and Japanese companies report that young graduates ask tough questions about a potential employer's social practices. And European firms, with their more developed commitment to social responsibility, Edelman argues, are developing a "halo effect" among consumers worldwide. For American firms competing globally, that's a reason to know what NGO stands...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Global Agenda: How to Talk to Protesters | 11/14/2007 | See Source »

...reason. She knows that if the plant has commercial value, Venezuelan law may soon give the Piaroa rights for compensation from drug companies, which would have to recognize what the community calls its intellectual property. In years past, says Lopez, "we always gave up our medicines without any economic gain for ourselves. We won't make that mistake again...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Jungle Medicine | 11/14/2007 | See Source »

...This is what I think real management is all about. The other thing is much too easy." Rather than narrow its focus, he believes that a well-managed and flexibly organized consumer-goods company can sell dog food and ice cream--as well as coffee, water and candy--and gain advantages in marketing, purchasing and distribution over more specialized firms...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nestle's Quick | 11/14/2007 | See Source »

...team needs that game.” His adaptability, coupled with his boundless energy on the court, could prove to be a major weapon in Lin’s athletic arsenal. These skills would be especially dangerous for the Crimson’s opposition if Lin continues to gain experience and composure over Harvard’s first few games, becoming more able to channel and control his intensity. “He has a fearlessness about him,” Amaker says. “That’s good—as long as he plays under control...

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: BASKETBALL '07: Into the Deep End | 11/13/2007 | See Source »

...that support enough? The same Libération poll showed large majorities qualifying Sarkozy's economic action thus far "a failure" - notably on daily concerns like shrinking purchasing power and high unemployment. That may weaken public support on smaller reform pain if there's no sign of wider economic gain - especially if social divisions created by protests are considered too costly by voters. But even if that happens, the political price of backing down might well be too high for Sarkozy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Transport Strikes to Derail Sarkozy? | 11/13/2007 | See Source »

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