...Nanotechnology Nanotechnology, which is widespread subject, is what is likely to be the driving force of many scientific changes of our earths future. It’s the technology of manipulating matter at the nano scale. Nanotechnology is applied in countless different fields such as science, health care, agriculture, security, computing etc. The ground breaking developments that are made in these various fields due to nanotech is why the world will continue to invest its time and money into the subject matter. “Many experts even predict that Nanotechnology is going to have as significant a place in the field of science and technology as the steam engine had at the time of its invention. Due to the potential it bears most developed and developing countries are making significant investment into nanotechnology research and development where the combined investment from the private and public sector is estimated to be around $12 billion annually.” (Michelson et al, 2008) The revolution of nanotechnology is not only expected to make many products and services friendlier economically, but is also going to allow for the miniaturization of control systems. Diseases will be more simple to cure, and we will have new cures for diseases that we do not yet have cures for. On the contrary with advantages come disadvantages. There are many widespread discussions regarding the negative effects of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology has its benefits but can also be lethal if used improperly...
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...Introduction Nanoleaf technology is an inventive method of green energy collection, combining the conversion of light, heat and wind power. Integrated nanotechnologies enable the nanoleaves to convert solar radiation (light & heat) into electricity. Furthermore, the leaf petiole or the stem, and twigs comprise nano-piezovoltaic material -- these tiny generators produce electricity from movement or kinetic energy caused by wind or falling raindrops. A fundamental flaw in conventional solar cells is that electrons give too much energy by sunlight and lose that energy in heat form, as the electrons move thermally to the bottom of the conduction band. Solar Botanic "hot carrier" solar cells would use quantum dots (i.e., nano-particles) to confine electrons long enough so that they could be extracted before their energy dissipates as heat. With this process of combining the conversion of light, heat and wind, more energy is generated, as the "hot carrier" can now be efficiently used with the implementation of thermo-voltaic cells. The design of the nanoleaves is based on the principles of photosynthesis, a natural process where plants extract the light from solar energy, and along with CO2 from the atmosphere, convert it to starches and oxygen, the oxygen being emitted to the atmosphere. However, nanoleaves development has gone a step further, in that they are capable of harvesting the thermal and light energy from the sun’s energy and convert it to electricity. The stems...
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...Nano technology in the automotive industry:- ABSTRACT What is Nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is the engineering of materials on the scale of 1 nanometer (nm) to 100 nm, a nanometer being 1 billionth of a meter. At this level, the basic physical laws governing macro objects undergo a drastic change. A macro particle is a cluster of atoms arranged together in random order. The formation of the structure is left to nature, and control over the properties of the material is difficult. Nanotechnology, on the other hand, is a bottom-up approach where materials are created by placing individual atoms together. This decreases the randomness in the structural formation, enabling significant control over the properties of the material. Mechanical properties such as strength, ductility, and resilience can all be incorporated into one material. Currently, nanotechnology is functioning as an enabling technology. It is being used to enhance the properties of existing materials. This is largely attributed to the fact that the technology has clearly not been understood and there is still much more to nanotechnology than meets the microscopic eye. It is rare for a single technology to have the power to dramatically influence almost every major industry in the world. Nanotechnology falls into this category and offers fundamentally new capabilities to architect a broad array of novel materials, composites and structures on a molecular scale. This technology has the potential to drastically...
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...THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY OTHER ECONOMIST BOOKS Guide to Analysing Companies Guide to Business Modelling Guide to Business Planning Guide to Economic Indicators Guide to the European Union Guide to Financial Markets Guide to Management Ideas Numbers Guide Style Guide Dictionary of Business Dictionary of Economics International Dictionary of Finance Brands and Branding Business Consulting Business Ethics Business Strategy China’s Stockmarket Globalisation Headhunters and How to Use Them Successful Mergers Wall Street Essential Director Essential Economics Essential Finance Essential Internet Essential Investment Essential Negotiation Pocket World in Figures THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY THE ECONOMIST IN ASSOCIATION WITH PROFILE BOOKS LTD Published by Profile Books Ltd 3a Exmouth House, Pine Street, London ec1r 0jh Copyright © The Economist Newspaper Ltd 2005 All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the publisher of this book. The greatest care has been taken in compiling this book. However, no responsibility can be accepted by the publishers or compilers for the accuracy of the information presented. Where opinion is expressed it is that of the author and does not necessarily...
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...Estee Lauder CASE STUDY ANALYSIS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (MGT 658) Prepared by: ACKNOWLEDGMENT Alhamdulillah, first of all we would like to thank ALLAH S.W.T as finally we were able to finish our assignments that have been given by lecturer to us. This task had been done with all afford by group members even though a little bit problem were happened among us while doing this assignment. Luckily all the problems can be settled down and we were able to adapt properly and wisely. Besides that, big thank we address to our supervisor or our lovely lecturer for MGT 657/MGT 658 Mrs. Shaherah Binti Abdul Malik because without his guide our project cannot be done properly like this. He always give us supports and guide to us how to do our assignment in purpose to produce a good outcome from research that been studied. We already analysis and discussing about the Estee Lauder Company. Last but not least, we would like to dedicate a thousand of thank you to anyone that participates directly or indirectly in our assignment to complete this report. Without their commitment and support, this report would not complete successfully. Content of Case Study Analysis: 1. Case Summary/Background Estée Lauder Company was found by Estée Lauder herself alongside with her husband, Joseph Lauder in the year 1946 which manufactures and markets four cosmetic product lines namely skin care, make up, fragrances and as well as hair care products. These products are sold over 150 countries...
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...| Revlon: Case Study analysis | BUS 490 Comprehensive Examination: Strategic Management :: Online | | | 3/16/2012 | Table of Contents Introduction 3 Mission Statement 3 Vision of the Company 4 External Assessment 4 Technological trends 4 Demographic trends 4 Economic Trends 5 Political and legal constraints 5 Sociological factors 7 Global trends 8 Industry Analysis 8 Competitor analysis 9 External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix 10 Internal Assessment 11 Company organizational structure 12 Personal policies and management 12 Operational production capacities and policies 13 Financial stability (common ratios and measures) 14 Ratio Analysis 15 Leadership and organizational behavior, corporate culture, etc 20 Marketing 21 Ethical/ legal issues 22 Management information systems and research and development 22 Patents, Trademarks and Proprietary Technology 22 The Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix 23 Strategy Formulation 24 Strategic solutions 30 Timeline for Implementation 32 Consequences 33 References: 34 REVLON: CASE STUDY ANALYSIS INTRODUCTION Introduction Revlon is a global color cosmetics, hair color, beauty tools, fragrances, skincare, anti-persiparant/deodorants, and beauty care products company. Revlon case is a comprehensive strategic management case that includes 2006 and 2007 financial statements, competitor information, internal factors, future outlook and more of Revlon Company....
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...McKinsey Global Institute May 2013 Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy The McKinsey Global Institute The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), the business and economics research arm of McKinsey & Company, was established in 1990 to develop a deeper understanding of the evolving global economy. Our goal is to provide leaders in the commercial, public, and social sectors with the facts and insights on which to base management and policy decisions. MGI research combines the disciplines of economics and management, employing the analytical tools of economics with the insights of business leaders. Our “micro-to-macro” methodology examines microeconomic industry trends to better understand the broad macroeconomic forces affecting business strategy and public policy. MGI’s in-depth reports have covered more than 20 countries and 30 industries. Current research focuses on four themes: productivity and growth, the evolution of global financial markets, the economic impact of technology and innovation, and urbanization. Recent reports have assessed job creation, resource productivity, cities of the future, and the impact of the Internet. MGI is led by McKinsey & Company directors Richard Dobbs and James Manyika. Yougang Chen, Michael Chui, Susan Lund, and Jaana Remes serve as MGI principals. Project teams are led by a group of senior fellows and include consultants from McKinsey’s offices around the world. These teams draw...
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...2013 Citizenship & Sustainability Report Contents Dr. Dalene von Delft recovered from multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Early access to a Johnson & Johnson medicine added to her treatment helped. Inspired by her experience, Dalene founded TB Proof, dedicated to raising awareness of TB among health care workers. Read more at 2013annualreport.jnj.com/stories/ New-Hope-for-MDR-TB-Patients CONTENTS CHAI R MAN’S LETTE R S UCCE SS E S & CHALLE NG E S Advancing Human Health & Well-Being Leading a Dynamic & Growing Business Responsibly Safeguarding the Planet H EALTHY FUTU R E S 2015 GOALS & PROG R E SS U.N. G LOBAL COM PACT DATA S U M MARY G R I I N DEX 2 Letter from Our Chairman & CEO 52 Labor Practices & Workforce Guide to the Icons 4 Successes & Challenges 55 Employee Retention, Development & Recruitment 9 Organizational Profile 58 Compensation 10 Report Profile 58 Diversity & Inclusion The icons below help to communicate the scope and boundary for each topic covered in our report. They represent the audience and locations throughout the world impacted by our business segments or enterprise. 11 Citizenship & Sustainability 59 Political Contributions, Public Policy & Lobbying Citizenship & Sustainability Strategy Our Strategic Framework 62 Intellectual Property 13 Our Citizenship & Sustainability Materiality Assessment Process ...
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...Learning with Cases INTRODUCTION The case study method of teaching used in management education is quite different from most of the methods of teaching used at the school and undergraduate course levels. Unlike traditional lecture-based teaching where student participation in the classroom is minimal, the case method is an active learning method, which requires participation and involvement from the student in the classroom. For students who have been exposed only to the traditional teaching methods, this calls for a major change in their approach to learning. This introduction is intended to provide students with some basic information about the case method, and guidelines about what they must do to gain the maximum benefit from the method. We begin by taking a brief look at what case studies are, and how they are used in the classroom. Then we discuss what the student needs to do to prepare for a class, and what she can expect during the case discussion. We also explain how student performance is evaluated in a case study based course. Finally, we describe the benefits a student of management can expect to gain through the use of the case method. WHAT IS A CASE STUDY? There is no universally accepted definition for a case study, and the case method means different things to different people. Consequently, all case studies are not structured similarly, and variations abound in terms of style, structure and approach. Case material ranges from small caselets (a few paragraphs...
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