The Westerner, the Warlord and the Money

Here's a tale of the westerner, the warlord and the money:

When a westerner opens a business in another country, particularly in the East, is when where we can learn first hand, the business models, methods, standards and business ethics from our western counterparts.

I am among those involved in this type of business and for years I have kept it simple: follow the proven model and work on it, and get inspired by learning the western no-nonsense business operations. In other words, just get on with it.

Eastern leaders often talk of emulating western standards in governments, educations system, health care, human rights, businesses, etc.

Now enter the Eastern world where during the feudal times, we were governed by feudal masters, landowners and on the occasion, a warlord.

A warlord is often a powerful figure who dominates elements and will not tolerate anyone or anything to get in the way. Violence is a possible way to dealing with dissent, whether internal or external, hence the term warlord.

And a warlord brings in the money. That's where it's all anchored.

This is where it starts to get fuzzy with the Westerner.

Because the westerner has invested money and wants to see returns quickly partly because of an exit plan, what with being in a foreign land and all.

Therefore, I have experienced a westerner would then close an eye, so to speak, and compromise on the set of standards which are the norm to him in his own domain, for the sake of money and at times, fame. Kinda reminds me of the oldest (or second oldest) profession on the earth!

Yes, this discussion is from one point of view but this view is glaring enough to expose the compromised standards adopted for the sake money and success.

In the meantime, I feel sorry for the westerner, who all in all, did try his best, but didn't insist hard enough that standards needs to be raised, so that all concerned are adding more value to the clients.