Spanning Boundaries in Offshore Outsourcing Firms： A Case Study on KM System Initiatives in Wipro Technologies

Despite the increased attention on boundary spanning in organiz- ations, we still know surprisingly little about how boundaries are formed and what spanning activities can be applied to the context of offshore outsourcing firms （OOFs）. This paper examines the antecedents of boundary formation in OOFs and proposes that spanning activities can help OOFs to realize return from their IT investment in an effective and efficient manner. Our findings show that two theoretical models have been identified in this paper. The first model proposed that three boundaries are formed in the OOFs, namely structure, knowledge and subcultural boundaries. We explored the formation process and detailed with steps. The second model therefore is proposed to span these three boundaries and we have expiored detailed mechanisms in this paper.     

Xylograph Waterprinting,Practical Techniques to Make Contemporary Cultural Relics

Xylograph Waterprinting,known as a "living cultural relic" of the Rongbaozhai brand, was registered in the Directory of Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritages. It is famous for its techniques of large-format calligraphy reproduction and its lifelike painting facsimiles. In China's Foreign Trade's exclusive interview with Wang Tiequan, Administrative Vice General Manager of Rongbaozhai. He introduced the history and the development of Rongbaozhai, and how it plans to adapt competitively to the current market conditions at home and abroad.     

Peace of mind,Best-ever for Relaxation

Relaxation and peace of mind are words that come to mind when most people who have been to the region think of this country in Central Europe - the Czech Republic. They discovered that this new member of the EU has glorious countryside crisscrossed with thousands of kilometres of hiking trails, an incredible amount of cultural sites, picturesque historical towns and renowned spas where people come to receive treatment and relax. The tourist season is not restricted to a mere few months of the year either. You can     

Lijiang： From Brand to Strength

The tourism industry is facing unprecedented challenges after the financial crisis. During this ＂financial winter＂, how much influence has Lijiang＇s tourism, the one that has been the pillar industry of Lijiang and important economic growth point received？ And how does the government of Lijiang deal with this？ How to transform it from ＂Brand Lijiang＂ to ＂Strength Lijiang＂？ Member of National People＇s Congress, Lijiang＇s deputy secretary of municipal party committee, and Mayor Wang Junzheng accepted an exclusive interview with our reporter.     

Strengthen Business Compliance Operation——Enlightenment from reconstruction of Siemens compliance system

In 1980s when I studied in Germany, I visited Siemens Museum of Siemens, in order to get an understanding of the development history of Siemens, this century-old brand. I have always studied transnational coroorations assuming Siemens is an important benchmark. Two years ago, Siemens was caught in commercial bribery, which made I wondered how such a large-scale and century-old brand could commit that big corruption. After the case was settled in 2008 in the United States, I consider why Siemens had this irregular operation and how it dealt with the irregularities, against the background of globalization. In June last year, I visited Siemens headquarter in Germany, and had a talk with compliance department of Sie- mens China when returned to Beijing. Meanwhile, we visited ten plus other multinational companies to learn their experiences and practices in compliance.     

A Real Chance to Be the Member of EU“——An interview with Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to China

Hungary, as a new member of European Union, gains both opportunities and chal lenges. Facing such a situation that EU is China‘s second largest trade partner and vice versa, how will Hungary do to cooperate with China? On this occasion, we have interviewed H.E. Mihaly Bayer, Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to China. Below is the interview with him.     

“A Real Chance to Be the Member of EU”—— An interview with Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to China

Hungary, as a new member of European Union, gains both opportunities and chal lenges. Facing such a situation that EU is China‘s second largest trade partner and vice versa, how will Hungary do to cooperate with China? On this occasion, we have interviewed H.E. Mihaly Bayer, Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to China. Below is the interview with him.     

Chapter I： Make Historical Heritage Full of Vitality

With the acceleration of urbanization, sustainable development has become the focus of everyone＇s attention. How to improve urban development, how to create a livable environment, how to protect and utilize a country＇s cultural heritage sites, have all become main issues that most cities around the world need to solve together. Today, the Urban Best Practices Area （UBPA） of the Shanghai World Expo 2010 offers a platform for cities around the world to propose their innovative solutions to urban issues.     

Comment on God and Oedipus in Oedipus the King

By analyzing the two popular sayings about Oedipus the King on the internet, this paper aims to explore the relationship be- tween God and human being, combined with the artistic theory of Aristotle about the power of a successful drama, and the theme of prophecy, oracles, and predestination.