Today in class we learned about social responsibility within company culture and the different aspects of Hofstede’s model on cultural dimensions. The company I choose to analyze was OFET and they have many resources on their website expressing their company culture, mission and values. OFET values the individual greatly and places high importance on their customers and employees. They strive to create a welcoming environment in the office that is safe and they also strive to create employees who value ethics.

The tour of Sounio was very informative and opened my eyes to another part of Athens. I enjoyed the tour of Poseidon’s Temple and it was fascinating to see the historical artifacts surrounding it. The entire city was beautiful and it was very unique compared to the other parts of Athens I have previously visited.
The reading on Industrial Symbiosis is very intriguing and informative. I had never heard of the term “Industrial Symbiosis” before and now I know that it refers to the relationship between two firms and how they exchange their waste products. I also learned that waste is separated into 7 categories based on its physical characteristics and were the waste originated from.

Hi my name is Delaney Lambert! I am a rising senior at CofC studying international business with a minor in global logistics and transportation. On this trip so far one thing that has brought me out of my comfort zone was traveling alone to Europe and once I arrived here figuring out the different modes of transportation. The company I researched in class today was Exxon and I learned a lot I did not know about their unethical business practices. Exxon knew for years that their unethical business practices were altering the climate and chose to deceive the public by downplaying the issues they are creating. They have been sued multiple times due to their effects on the climate, making them less competitive with other forms of energy such as solar or wind energy. One of my favorite parts on this trip has been experiencing the culture of Greece and seeing all the stray cats on the streets.