Jeremy Tate's List: Professional Language and Culture Report

This is Home Page of the International Chamber of Commerce. The ICC has been around for over ninety years. The organization has helped businesses that deal internationally for almost a century, and the “delegates are business executives and not government officials” (so they know the business world). The information on this site is presumed to be accurate as the attributers are either practicing international businessmen or experts in the field (Phd). There is evidence of the site being kept up on the front page with articles dated the same as the access date.
“ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity.”
“ICC has direct access to national governments all over the world through its national committees. The organization's Paris-based international secretariat feeds business views into intergovernmental organizations on issues that directly affect business operations.”
The site’s goal is to provide information and help to international business people and represent them in various governments by lobbying. There is information on the multiple policies that the ICC is involved in including economic policy, intellectual property, taxation, and others.

This site is the home page for the World Bank. The site is put up by The World Bank Group and is owned by 186 member countries. This is a reliable source of information as it is more than just a US governmental organization, it is a global organization of which the US is part of. There are references to all of the information on this site as it has to be transparent for the multitude of member countries. Evidence of the information being up to date is the many recent articles including stories about the recent Haiti disaster.
“The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We help governments in developing countries reduce poverty by providing them with money and technical expertise they need for a wide range of projects—such as education, health, infrastructure, communications, government reforms, and for many other purposes.”
The site’s intended audience seems to be the general public, as the different nations’ governments deal directly with the organization. This site has useful information about the state of the world, the activities that governments are taking on citizens’ behalves, and general stories about how they try to help improve the economies of member nations.

This site is the home page for the World Trade organization. The site is put up by The World Trade Organization and has 153 member countries. This is a reliable source of information as it is a highly known global organization of which the US is part of. There are references to all of the information on this site as it has to be transparent for the multitude of member countries. Evidence of the information being up to date is the many recent articles including stories about recent agriculture negotiations during February.
“The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only international organization dealing with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.”
The site’s intended audience is businesses who trade globally. This site has useful information about the state of the world of global business, events that directly affect businesses, and information about governments of the world being involved in international trade.

This site is the home page for BusinessWeek magazine. The site is put up by Bloomberg L.P. This is a reliable source of information as it is a popular business publication and has a reputation of honest journalism (more hard facts than opinions). There are references to all of the information on this site and where the information was attained which adds to the accuracy of the publication. Evidence of the information being up to date is the many recent articles including stories about the recent Greece/Goldman Sachs situation.
“Bloomberg BusinessWeek is a global source of essential business insight that inspires leaders to turn ideas into action. Through content, context, and collaboration, Bloomberg BusinessWeek moderates global conversations and moves business professionals forward. Founded in 1929, Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine is the market leader, with more than 4.7 million readers each week in 140 countries.”
The site’s intended audience is business people who want to know what is going on in the business world. This site has useful information about the state of the world of global business, events that directly affect businesses, and news pertaining to different fields of business.

This site is the home page for World Trade Magazine. The site is put up by BNP Media. This is a reliable source of information, as it is a popular business publication. There are references to all of the information on this site and where the information was attained which adds to the accuracy of the publication. Evidence of the information being up to date is the many recent articles including a story about the airline competitors Airbus and Boeing in China.
“World Trade Magazine is today’s most relevant U.S. logistics journal delivering news and information to 100% U.S. subscribers* active in domestic and international trade. Today businesses are sourcing abroad so they need information on how to operate overseas. 82% of our subscribers plan to enter foreign markets within the next year.+ World Trade reflects the priorities and diverse interests of its senior level and management subscribers to help them navigate today’s rapidly changing and highly competitive global marketplace. World Trade covers every aspect of the global supply chain from the movement of products across the U.S. to the procurement from delivery to international markets.”
The site’s intended audience is business people who are part of businesses that trade globally. This site has useful information about the state of the world of global business, events that directly affect businesses, and news pertaining to different fields of business.