ively to provincial or municipal governments; and military courts. In addition, a number of specialized courts were created. In judicial procedure the courts still owed much to the French example, particularly with respect to the role of the procurator, who had much broader responsibilities than the prosecutor or district attorney under the Anglo-Saxon system. Life in a Vietnamese prison is harsh. There are work details for those in prisons, as well as in the work-reform camps, that chiefly involve agricultural production for prison use. Rehabilitation lectures are held daily, and prisoners spend much time describing past behavior and thoughts in detail in their dossiers. Visitors are permitted only infrequently in most prisons. Discipline is strict, and prisons in particular are well guarded; usually there is 1 guard for every 250 prisoners. In general, the use of torture, corporal punishment, and what might be termed police brutality are no longer legal but are still condoned by officials and even accepted by the general public. SUMMARYThis was a brief overview of the Vietnamese culture, in an attempt to establish a better understanding of the potential Vietnamese consumer. By utilizing the knowledge gained from this report, and any other possible sources, multi-national corporations may fully benefit from commerce with this emerging market. By possessing a basic foundation of the make up and everyday working of the Vietnamese society, international firms will be able to implement more efficient methods of human resource management, advertising, and manufacturing to meet the demands of the Vietnamese consumer. SELF-EVALUATION Through out the completion of this project, whether it be the countless hours of researchor the actual writing of this report, I have gained a better understanding of Vietnam that I would have had the opportunity to learn. I dont consider myself an expert on the country, or culture of Vietnam; however, I belie...
