...Anti-monopoly Analysis of Tencent QQ vs. 360 Dispute Weiwei Hu and Yimeei Guo School of Law., Xiamen University; 361005, China helusi420hw@163.com, ymguo@xmu.edu.cn Abstract. Anti-monopoly concerns are becoming more and more frequent for Internet industries competiting all over the world. This paper makes a case analysis of Tencent QQ vs. 360 dispute, then has some further thought from such dispute.Finally, it is hoped by this paper that China’s Anti-monopoly Law be healthily and perfectly enforced in the future. Keywords: Anti-monopoly, Internet industries, Case analysis. 1 Introduction Anti-monopoly concerns are becoming more and more frequent for Internet industries competiting all over the world.For example, in February 2011,Apple launched a new service that allows for magazine and newspaper subscriptions for its popular devices, might draw claim from publishers that Apple dominates the market for consumer tablet computers and that it has allegedly used that commanding position to restrict competition.[1] Also in February 2011,Hudong.com, an online encyclopedia, is alleging that Baidu unfairly blocks its Web pages from search results in favor of its own encyclopedia service, Baidu Baike.[2] On April 1,2011, Microsoft plans to file a complaint with the European Commission demanding action against competitor Google on competition law grounds. Microsoft claims that Google stops other companies from accessing the information needed to run effective search operations.[3]...
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...loss in organization revenues, cost, can be prevented through education and initiation of promoting diversity in workplace, especially to its upper management officers. My intention here is to find out the proper way of investigation to minimize the possibility of lawsuit. There are possible solutions at the corporate level with effective programs and policies to help preventing similar incident happening again like Maria’s. There are proactive strategies an individual can use to minimize organizational discrimination as well. Now let’s examine the proper way of investigation that can help to minimize a chance of lawsuit. As per the Right Way to Investigate, a supervisor along. with help of Human Resources (HR) to do the investigation immediately after the complaint was filed in writing as facts can be retrieved fresh from other employee’s mind. Timing is very important and prompt investigation would show the filing employee the organization is taking the complaint seriously. It’s crucial to not draw any form of conclusion prior interviewing all persons who have knowledge of the compliant. Interview all persons involved two to three times to get consistent information. Lastly but not least, to advice HR and company lawyer before writing the investigation report and the conclusion on the record as it may be audited in great detail for court use. (The right way to investigate complaints now so they don't wind up in court later, 2012). It important for me as a supervisor to become...
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...Different Types of Market Structure Introduction This report will look at the competition policy within the UK and state what it does within the different market structures. With this the report will show two examples of where the competition authorities have had to investigate. Also the report will use the supermarkets as an example and show how they are able to meet their company's objectives within their market structure. The different Market structures In this section the report will look at the different market structures and show examples of the types of companies, which trade within them. Also the report will look at the advantages and disadvantages to each of the market structures. Perfect competition This market structure has a vast amount of companies with no barriers to entry new companies can join easily. Product pricing rarely changes, and is usually low, as no one company has the resources to develop the product or business image. E.g. advertising. The downside to this type of market is that there is little reason for competition, as the price will not have a significant difference when consumers go to a different company. Another is that there is no chance of the market being able to innovate as all business in the sector are small and cannot afford a research and development. Oligopoly Market An oligopoly market has a small number of firms, which are all able to make supernormal profits. The advantages are that these companies have the...
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...THE COMPETITION ACT, 2002 No. 12 OF 2003 as amended by The Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007 2007 THE COMPETITION ACT, 2002 1 No. 12 OF 2003 [13th January, 2003.] An Act to provide, keeping in view of the economic development of the country, for the establishment of a Commission to prevent practices having adverse effect on competition, to promote and sustain competition in markets, to protect the interests of consumers and to ensure freedom of trade carried on by other participants in markets, in India, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:— CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY Short title, extent and commencement 1. (1) This Act may be called the Competition Act, 2002. (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision. Definitions 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "acquisition" means, directly or indirectly, acquiring or agreeing to acquire— (i) (ii) 1 shares, voting rights or assets of any enterprise; or control over management or control over assets...
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...Making sense of Gender and ICTs in Education: Exploring theoretical explanations for complex findings. Cheryl Brown and Laura Czerniewicz University of Cape Town Abstract This paper examines findings from two surveys of 10110 university students conducted in South Africa in 2004 and 2007. We report on the differences between male and females students access to and use of ICTs for learning. In particular we note that whilst equal opportunities do largely exist for both genders, there are subtle differences in terms of female students practical access and sense of personal agency. Findings about use are complicated with male students using ICTs more frequently particularly in the sciences disciplines and for activities such as information seeking and communication (in contrast to research elsewhere). In order to try and better understand our findings we explore four different theoretical perspectives namely; Bourdieu’s notion of habitus; Feminist Standpoint Theory; Critical Information Systems Theory; and Expectations States Theory. We then suggest using Bourdieu’s notion of habitus as we believe it offers us the most flexibility whilst enabling a gender focus to be maintained,. Introduction Research findings about gender differences and ICT access and use are complex and contradictory. While only a decade ago researchers were united about gender difference with regards to ICT access and use, recent discussions about gender divides are less emphatic, but more varied...
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...lo io yB io g oCSEC B Biologyy og Bi ol gy lo yB io g lo io og B ol Bi y Caribbean Examinations Council ® SYLLABUS SPECIMEN PAPER MARK SCHEME SUBJECT REPORTS Macmillan Education 4 Crinan Street, London, N1 9XW A division of Macmillan Publishers Limited Companies and representatives throughout the world www.macmillan-caribbean.com ISBN 978-0-230-48203-6 © Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC ®) 2015 AER www.cxc.org www.cxc-store.com The author has asserted their right to be identified as the author of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988. First published 2014 This revised version published 2015 Permission to copy The material in this book is copyright. However, the publisher grants permission for copies to be made without fee. Individuals may make copies for their own use or for use by classes of which they are in charge; institutions may make copies for use within and by the staff and students of that institution. For copying in any other circumstances, prior permission in writing must be obtained from Macmillan Publishers Limited. Under no circumstances may the material in this book be used, in part or in its entirety, for commercial gain. It must not be sold in any format. Designed by Macmillan Publishers Limited Cover design by Macmillan Publishers Limited and Red Giraffe CSEC Biology Free Resources LIST OF CONTENTS CSEC Biology Syllabus Extract 3 CSEC Biology Syllabus 4 ...
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...| Rastafarians & Muslims | Critical Analysis | | Jedaila Astwood | 9/18/2013 | There are many things that stand out in the world as we have come to know today. As time changes so do the world, our societies are now modern and complex. These societies have majority and minority groups of people. A minority group can be defining as the physical appearance and cultural practices that are different from those of a dominant group. Very often unequal treatment is bestowed upon the minority groups. There are a number of minority groups for example; racial, ethnic, gender, age, sexuality, people with disabilities and religious minorities. In this essay, I will discuss the similarities and differences between the Rastafarians and Muslims, and their struggle of assimilation and dominance. “Islam is the proper name to use when referring to the religion practiced by Muslims. It is an Arabic word that means two things: to surrender your will to God and to acquire peace in your soul. The legitimacy of using this word comes from the Muslim Holy Book, the Qur’an; and it is the only name Muslims use to refer to their religion” (Emerick, 2002). Research by Emerick (2002) states the five pillars of Islam are; Shahadah declaring allegiance to God, Salat daily prayer, Zakat annual charity, Saum month-long fasting, Hajj the pilgrimage to Mecca. According to Muslims, in order to become a Muslim you must believe and practice the five pillars of Islam. Arguably, the central theme...
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...Journal of International Accounting, Auditing & Taxation 10 (2001) 139 –156 A study of the relationship between corporate governance structures and the extent of voluntary disclosure Simon S.M. Ho*, Kar Shun Wong School of Accountancy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Abstract The primary objective of this study is to test a theoretical framework relating four major corporate governance attributes with the extent of voluntary disclosure provided by listed firms in Hong Kong. These corporate governance attributes are the proportion of independent directors to total number of directors on the board, the existence of a voluntary audit committee, the existence of dominant personalities (CEO/Chairman duality), and the percentage of family members on the board. Using a weighted relative disclosure index for measuring voluntary disclosure, the results indicate that the existence of an audit committee is significantly and positively related to the extent of voluntary disclosure, while the percentage of family members on the board is negatively related to the extent of voluntary disclosure. The study provides empirical evidence to policy makers and regulators in East Asia for implementing the two new board governance requirements on audit committee and family control. © 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved. Keywords: Corporate disclosure; Corporate governance; Voluntary disclosure; Hong Kong 1. Introduction It is commonly agreed...
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...the perception of an idea or group. Be that as it may, this can cause problems that skew and distort the information presented. The gatekeepers of the media are among the small, but dominant group who control it, and presents a narrative that rakes in profits. Given these points, one should take note of the media portrayals between different races on the news. Mass media has used sensationalism that depicts people of color in a negative light compared to whites, and due to these discrepancies, these harmful portrayals contribute to widespread racism. Such portrayals blur the cultural image of certain groups of people. For instance, in the article, Racial Bias and Media Coverage of Violent Crime, reported a study that found out that 51% of blacks are arrested for violent crime in New York City, however, “75% of...
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...Erasmus Law and Economics Review 2, no. 1 (March 2006): 71–85. COMPARING THE US AND EU MICROSOFT ANTITRUST PROSECUTIONS: HOW LEVEL IS THE PLAYING FIELD? John P. Jennings, J.D., LL.M.* Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP Abstract The United States and the European Union have spent considerable time and resources pursuing antitrust cases against Microsoft over the past decade. While the antitrust cases began in similar fashions, the US and EU have diverged significantly in responding to Microsoft’s business practices. Given the similarity of US and EU antitrust law, it is debatable why the Microsoft antitrust litigation developed differently in each jurisdiction. While the US case generally ended in a settlement that has been criticized as too lenient on Microsoft, the EU case ended in a decision imposing harsh remedial measures and a severe fine. We find plausible explanations for the disparity to include a differing focus between US and EU antitrust policy, various political considerations, and the different issues confronting regulators in each case. Keywords: US antitrust, EU competition, Microsoft, Litigation, Software, Bundling, Tying. JEL classification: K21. * Mr. Jennings is an attorney practicing in the Kansas City, Missouri office of Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP. He earned his LL.M. degree in European Community Business Law from the University of Amsterdam where his master’s thesis was a comparison of US and EU antitrust law. Mr. Jennings gratefully acknowledges the...
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...A Sociological Investigation of the Current Trends of High School Students Suicides The increasing suicide toll of high school students has become quite an alarming social situation that demands our serious attention. Over the past eight years the rate has steadfastly risen from 9.6 to 11.1 deaths per 100,000 young adults falling within 15-24 age-group, the most recent statistics revealed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2013.The New York Times, dated 27th July, 2015 posted a report under the title “Campus Suicide and the Pressure of Perfection” that highlights the overambitious expectations out of high school students and consequent mental health complexities in the event of failure to notch up outstanding academic qualifications...
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...BANKING ACADEMY OF VIETNAMBTEC HND IN BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING) ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET | Qualification | Unit Code / Unit number and title | Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Accounting) | (Y/601/0546)Unit 1 Business Environment | Student name / BTEC Registration Number | Assessor name | Hoang Quang HungHoang Tuan DungDao Tien Hoang | F08-027F08-013F08-024 | Martin Ortega-Azurduy | Date issued | Hand in deadline | Submitted on | TBA | 5/11/2015 | 5/11/2015 | | | Assignment title | Assignment 1 : The Virgin Group and its environment | In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found. | Learning Outcome | Learning outcome | Assessment Criteria | In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: | Task no. | Evidence(Page no) | LO1 | Understand the organisational purposes of businesses | 1.1 | Identify the purposes of different types of organisation | 1 | | | | 1.2 | Describe the extent to which an organisation meets the objectives of different stakeholders | 1 | | | | 1.3 | Explain the responsibilities of an organisation and strategies employed to meet them | 1 | | LO2 | Understand the nature of the national environment in which businesses operates | 2.1 | Explain how economic systems attempt to allocate resources effectively | 2 | | | | 2.2 | Assess...
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...Le’Shundia K.Porter August 1, 2012 HRM 532 Assignment 2 Avon Products Dr. Sue Lowe Abstract Avon is the company that stands for beauty, innovation, and optimism, and above all for women. Avon Products, Inc. Avon is based in New York. The company appoints the manufacture and marketing of beauty and complimentary products primarily in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Avon’s products are classified into three product categories: Beauty, Beauty Plus, and Beyond Beauty. The Beauty category consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, and toiletries; Beauty Plus includes fashion jewelry, watches, apparel, and accessories; and Beyond Beauty comprises home products, gift and decorative products, candles, and toys. Andrea Jung became president and CEO of Avon in 1999 and has totally makeover the company. Under her leadership, the company has updated its product line, launched new advertising, and created a new image. Avon’s sales have increased by 30 %, profits 40%, and the stock price has dramatically improved. Jung’s has been able to align the firm’s core capabilities with its strategic targets which has lead to outstanding results. It appears that Jung has been able to establish a clear vision for the firm that has been incorporated in every aspect of the firm’s operating system. This vision is shared by all employees and representatives of Avon motivate the company for continued success. Provide a brief description...
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...WORKING PAPER NO. 85 ANTI DUMPING LAW AND PRACTICE: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE ARADHNA AGGARWAL APRIL, 2002 INDIAN COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS Core-6A, 4th Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003 Contents Foreword ................................................................................................................................ i I II Introduction ................................................................................................................1 Antidumping Law and Practice : Economic Perspectives .........................................4 II.1 II.2 II.3 II.4 Consumer welfare argument.....................................................................................6 Strategic Trade Policy Argument ...........................................................................21 Optimal Tariff Argument........................................................................................24 Political Economy Argument : Preliminary Evidence............................................29 III Anti Dumping Law and Practice : Legal Perspectives............................................33 III.1 III.2. III.3 Methodological Aspects .........................................................................................33 Other Procedural Issues ..........................................................................................56 Institutional aspects ...................................
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...looked up and saw Fu and his family hanging out in some trees near the elephant barn. Later investigation revealed that the door that connects the furnace room to the orangutan enclosure was open. Head keeper Jerry Stones chewed out his staff, and the incident was forgotten. But the next time the weather was nice, Fu Manchu escaped again. Fuming, Stones recalls, "I was getting ready to fire someone." The next nice day, alerted by keepers desperate to keep their jobs, Stones finally managed to catch Fu Manchu in the act. First, the young ape climbed down some air-vent louvers into a dry moat. Then, taking hold of the bottom of the furnace door, he used brute force to pull it back just far enough to slide a wire into the gap, slip a latch and pop the door open. The next day, Stones noticed something shiny sticking out of Fu's mouth. It was the wire lock pick, bent to fit between his lip and gum and stowed there between escapes. Fu Manchu's jailbreaks made headlines in 1968, but his clever tricks didn't make a big impression on the scientists who specialize in looking for signs of higher mental processes in animals. At the time, much of the action in animal intelligence was focused on efforts to teach apes to use human languages. No researcher cared much about ape escape artists. And neither did I. In 1970, I began following studies of animal intelligence, particularly the early reports of chimpanzees who learned how to use human words. The big breakthrough in these experiments...
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