...IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 19, Issue 1, Ver. X (Feb. 2014), PP 01-08 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org Home Video Films and Grassroots’ Relevance in Nigerian Political Process 1 1,2 Alawode, Sunday Olayinka (Ph.D), 2Sunday, Uduakobong AdebolaAdegunwaSchool of Communication, Lagos State University, 21 Olufemi Street, Off Nathan St, Surulere - Lagos Abstract: The Nigerian home video films have been used to address a myriad of existing and emergent problems because of its distinctiveness and popularity;as a popular art in Nigeria, this study was undertaken to investigate the consideration of the grassroots in the Nigerian political process from the eye of the home videos. The theoretical framework employed was agenda setting with content analysis as the method of research. The results reveal that the grassroots are not given credence as a key factor in the films except as means to justify the ends of the political class and players in the political process. The roles of the grassroots in the political arena are mostly depicted significantly as thugs, assassins, villains, prostitutes and others who are involved in different kinds of undesirable practices and vicious acts. Such portrayals could be contributory to politics often being described as ‘a dirty game’ with the grassroots increasingly having apathy to political processes and creating the divide of ‘them’ and ‘us’; where ‘them’is the political class and ‘us’...
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...For exclusive use at University of Strathclyde, 2015 IMD320 02.10.2006 INTERNATIONAL PRUDENTIAL UK: REBUILDING A MIGHTY BUSINESS Research Fellow Jean-Louis Barsoux and Professor JeanFrançois Manzoni prepared this case as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a business situation. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…. It felt like New Year’s Eve as Prudential senior managers joined their chief executive, Mark Wood, in counting down the seconds to midnight. The date was October 4, 2005. The venue was a trendy London restaurant. And they were celebrating the completion of the company’s 1,000-day journey. Wood gave a very personal speech, thanking several individuals. He also recognized the tremendous collective effort that had propelled the insurer from seventh position to second in terms of domestic market share. In less than three years, there had been a 55% jump in sales, a 58% increase in new business achieved profit and a 22% gross reduction in cost base. Yet the success had not been achieved without pain. The UK workforce had almost halved since Wood had been appointed CEO in February 2001. Indeed, of the 87 executives present that evening, 38 were new to the senior management group. And from the top executive team he inherited, there were only two survivors. As he completed his speech, Wood’s mind wandered back to the state of the company he had joined. Copyright © 2006 by IMD - International...
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...TITLE: Satellite Communication in Ghana-challenges and prospects Introduction Busy Internet is a Ghanaian ISP that uses satellite connectivity to bring Internet to West Africans. The operations of this ISP illustrate the reliability, versatility and efficiency of, VSAT, (Very Small Aperture Terminal) networks in delivering fast broadband Internet services. This paper discusses technical, economic and regulatory issues relating to satellite networks as a means of bringing Internet to Ghanaians, and the challenges confronting the country’s National Communication Authority and the Ministry of Communications. Waking up to the Call Satellite communication was not an integral part of the Ghanaian communications system until the early 1980s. Prior to 1981 communication within Ghana and between Ghana and the outside world was not very effective. The country relied on aging Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Lines for voice, and terrestrial microwave networks for radio, and television. International voice, video and data communications links were limited, with most of such communications services operated by the government run telecommunications monopoly. The construction of a satellite earth station at Kuntunse in the Eastern region of Ghana in 1981, and related communication reforms of the early 1990s marked a dramatic shift towards greater use of satellite communications technology over the next two decades. Satellite earth stations and connecting equipment were installed by private...
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...International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 2; February 2011 Differences and Similarities in Islamic and Conventional Banking Muhammad Hanif Assistant Professor, National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Islamabad PhD-Finance Scholar at International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan E-mail: muhammad.hanif@nu.edu.pk Abstract Islamic Banking is growing at a rapid speed and has showed unprecedented growth and expansion in last two decades in spite of mismatching of existing financial framework and business practices. By the end of 2008 volume of Islamic banking has reached to US $ 951 Billion with operation in more than 50 countries. Middle East is the centre of Islamic banking with contribution of approximately 80% while 20% share is contributed by rest of the world. In Pakistan Islamic banking is at infant stage although last 6 years growth is marvelous. Islamic banking has grown at an average annual rate of 76% in the last six and half years (12/03 - 06/10) in Pakistan. Although Islamic banking faces multi challenges however three of them are very vital for its existence. First is Sharia compliance in its operations in an environment which is dominated by interest based practices even in Muslim societies. Second is perception of financial industry practitioners about its performance whether the system is able to serve the total needs of trade and industry. Third is the perception of a large majority of Muslims whether existing practice...
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...Research in Economics & Social Sciences http://www.euroasiapub.org 52 IJRESS Volume 3, Issue 1 (January 2013) ISSN: 2249-7382 INTRODUCTION Slum are characterized by poverty, dilapidated housing, over crowding, concentration of lower class, racial segregation, crime, health problems, broken houses, alienation and an unhygienic environment. Different terms have been used for slums in different cities and countries. In India, they are known by various names. For example, in Delhi they are known as Katras, Gallis, Jhuggi- Jhopadpatti. Similarly, they are known as Chawls in Mumbai, Ahatas in Kanpur, Bustee in Calcutta, Cheris in Chennai, Keris in Banglore and Kachhi Basti in Jaipur. A definition of slum is offered in the report on urban land policies of United Nations: “……………a building, group of buildings, or area characterized by overcrowding, deterioration, insanitary condition or absence of facilities or amenities which, because of these conditions or any of them, endanger the health, safety or morals of its...
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...Morgan Motor Company An analysis on Internal and external environment i|Page Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................. iii 1.0 Current Situation.................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Current condition ............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Strategic Posture .............................................................................................................. 2 2.0 Corporate Governance......................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Board of Directors............................................................................................................ 7 2.2 Top Management ............................................................................................................. 9 3.0 External Environment: Opportunities and Threats ............................................................ 11 3.1 Physical Environment: Raw Material ............................................................................ 12 3.2 Societal Environment ..................................................................................................... 14 3.3 Task Environment .............................................................
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...Arshad Mahmood Word Count: 4, 339 (excluding references) Turnitin similarity score: 1% (excluding citation) SITUATION ANALYSIS iPad-2, Apple Inc.’s new product made it to the international markets on 25th March 2011 after quite a lot of advertisement hype and wait. This invention easily makes the list of the best products in the last ten years or so. The creation is a testimony of the success of Apple Inc. and is centered more on the use from fingertips than the hand. This sustains the road of progress that Apple has obtained after iPod and iPhone. The Economist made an interesting comment on the cover by saying, “The enthusiasm of the Apple faithful may be overdone, but Mr. Jobs’s record suggests that when he blesses a market, it takes off.” It can be inferred that Apple Inc. is doing wonderfully well at the moment. Much of its success can be pointed to the optimization of value exploration, value creation and value delivery. The initial level of value exploration targets the mind of the consumer and also the ability of the company. It also takes into account the resource space as well. On another level, the value creation is centered on getting the profit. Here, the key element includes competency in the paradigm of business and association with business partners. The third level is primarily based on management and is the value delivery. The crux elements include the management of resource, customer relationship and the business partnership. Apple succeeds...
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...Ministry of Food and Disaster Management (Food Division and DMR Division) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Ministry of Industries Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LG Division and RDC Division) Ministry of Planning (Planning Division, Statistics and Informatics Division and IMED) Ministry of Primary and Mass Education Ministry of Social Welfare Ministry of Water Resources Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs Coordinated by the FPMU, Food Division Ministry of Food and Disaster Management with technical support from the National Food Policy Capacity Strengthening Programme (NFPCSP) ISBN 978‐984‐33‐5416‐7 Published by FPMU, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management. For copies/update on the Monitoring Report please contact: DG, FPMU – Khadya Bhaban, 16 Abdul Ghani Road, Dhaka‐1000; dg@fpmu.gov.bd ii Table of contents _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of contents ........................................................................................................................... iii Acronyms...
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...Working with and leading people analysis In the first assignment, we talked about how company recruitment, training staffs, exchange basic and advance knowledge for, improve experience for them. These are very important step for the future success of the team. And with this assignment, we will go two projects of two teams to analyze the leadership styles of Mark and Forgan, analysis of these methods to motivate as well as improve the confidence to employees. Evaluate theories and styles of leadership. "Leadership is the process of influencing others to work willingly towards goals, to the best of their capabilities, perhaps in a manner different to that which they would otherwise have chosen". (Working with and leading people, course book 86, chapter 3). The role of leadership is very important for any team, company or organization. Follow the course book; we have some theories of leadership: Trait - analyzing the personality characteristics or preferences successful leaders. Activity - analyzing what designated leaders actually do, and how they do it. Struggling with your essay? We can help! We can help get your coursework back on track, take a look at our services to learn more about how we can help. Essay Writing Service Essay Marking Service Place an Order Custom Written Work Guaranteed on Time Get The Grade You ordered Contingency - the belief that there is no one best way of leading, but that effective leaders adapt their behavior to the specific...
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...SAARC Ministerial Declaration on Cooperation in Combating Terrorism ***** We, the Foreign Ministers of Member States of SAARC, are deeply concerned about the continuing scourge of terrorism afflicting the region which has caused extensive social disharmony, loss of human life, destruction and damage to property. Terrorism poses a serious threat to peace and cooperation, and friendly and good neighbourly relations. It jeopardises the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of States, while constituting a serious violation of fundamental human rights. We renew our commitment to strengthening comprehensive region-wide cooperation among SAARC Member States to combat and eliminate all forms and manifestations of terrorism and in this context affirm the need to reinforce further the regional legal regime and instituting pragmatic cooperation to address this issue effectively. We also recognise that our cooperation shall proceed on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect and the principles of non-intervention and non-interference in the internal affairs of Member States consistent with the SAARC Charter. As we meet in Colombo, at the Thirty-first Session of the Council of Ministers, we solemnly declare and agree to undertake the following measures of cooperation: 1. We reiterate our commitment to implement measures against organising, instigating, facilitating, financing, fund raising, encouraging, tolerating and providing training for or otherwise...
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...Wal-Mart is the number one retailer in the United States. Geographical growth opportunities are shrinking within the boundaries of the United States.The company needs to evaluate multiple options to determine the best strategy to deploy. The challenge is “keeping the world’s biggest retailer on its phenomenal roll and delivering the huge sales and earnings increases that investors had come to expect from Wal-Mart over the years” (Camerius& Hunger, p. 19-30, 2006). The company’s current strategic plan is tothrive in the followingareas: • Low costs, high customer service, and always low prices • Product mix • Logistics and supply-chain management • International markets • Domestic growth • Public relations I have developed multiple strategic alternativesfor the company. They are as follows: • Stability – Pause And Proceed: Pause physical growth then proceed with growth domestically and globally • Growth – Concentration: Concentrated Internet program to target domestic and foreign markets • Growth – Concentration: Horizontal Growth with International Entry for global geographical internal expansion The plan deployed must be consistent with the corporate strategy. Per Sam Walton (1918-1992), the company’s founder, “Our goal has always been in our business to be the very best and, along with that, we believe that in order to do that, you’ve got to make a good situation and put the interests of your associates first. If we really do that consistently, they in turn...
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...MULTIMEDIA LEARNING MATERIALS FROM THE EXPERTS PRODUCT CATALOGUE JANUARY 2012–JUNE 2012 BPP Learning Media has been producing high quality study materials for more than 30 years. We are the publisher of choice for students, tuition providers, companies and professional bodies in more than 150 countries worldwide. Using the expertise of our specialist authors and tutors, we have developed a range of innovative study aids in a variety of formats including web delivery, audio-visual products, CD-ROMs and books. Our products are designed to support a variety of different learning styles, ensuring all students make the most of their study time and successfully achieve their learning outcomes. This catalogue is your comprehensive guide to the qualifications we publish for and the learning materials we offer in support of those qualifications, together with our UK and overseas stockists directory. CONNECT WITH US bpp.com/learningmedia twitter.com/bpplm LinkedIn: BPP Learning Media Clients contents 04 ABoUt Us WhaT’s neW aT 12 BPP LeaRning MeDia 14 insTiTUTe OF LeaDeRshiP anD ManageMenT (iLM) 15 MeDiCaL seRies assOCiaTiOn OF BUsiness exeCUTives (aBe) 16 a BRanD neW 17 aPPROaCh a neW iDenTiTY 17 a neW PROPOsiTiOn 18 inFORMaTiOn FOR BOOKseLLeRs 20 WhOLesaLe ORDeRs 23 BeCOMe a sTOCKisT TUiTiOn PROviDeRs 24 TeRMs anD COnDiTiOns OF saLe RegiOnaL saLes ManageRs 24 CUsTOMeR seRviCes PRinTeD 25 PRODUCTs 26 sTUDY TexTs PRaCTiCe & RevisiOn KiTs 27 PassCaRDs 28 eLeCTROniC PRODUCTs...
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...Assignment Development of BMW into the leading car company in the UK for luxury class cars Abstract: The following report will examine the story of the German car producer BMW. Initiating from its inception to the modern day where BMW is a multinational concern. This report will highlight the internal and external circumstances to which BMW owes its current place as market leader for luxury cars in the UK. The subsequent analysis is based exclusively on sources collated from secondary research data. Research data consisted of chronicles and literature from BMW, domestic and foreign journals, marketing and market statistics, as well as published company reports. To reveal the success story of BMW, we will explore the concern with the aid of the SWOT-Analysis and of course using the 5-Forces according to Porter, to compare BMW with their competitors in the same product category. Furthermore we will use the PEST Analysis to scan the external macro-environment in which the company is operating. In addition to the outline above we will examine several important findings of our research. For example the strong dependency of BMW to foreign markets, these markets contribute 81% of the total turnover. (Schmid, Grosche et al., 2008, p. 16) Also, we can examine the reasons leading to a 4% increase in sales in the trading year 2012, operating within the premium segment of the UK to which they already had a lead (BMW Group, 2013). We will discover why the strategy of BMW is superior...
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...Handbook on Islamic SME Financing Islamic Banking Department State Bank of Pakistan The Team Name Designation Contact Mr. Pervez Said Director Pervez.Said@sbp.org.pk Mr. Imran Ahmad Senior Joint Director Imran.Ahmad@sbp.org.pk Ms. Fatima Javaid Regulating Officer Fatima.Javaid@sbp.org.pk TABLE OF CONTENTS S.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Background Introduction Prudential regulations for SME Financing Importance in light of Strategic Plan for Islamic Banking Industry Scope of Islamic Banking over Conventional Banking in current Financial crises Proposed Products for Islamic SME Financing Need for Risk Management 7 Murabaha Financing Transaction Structure Accounting Treatment Risk Management 12 12 15 15 18 20 18 21 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 31 33 34 35 35 38 39 40 PARTICULARS Page No. 1 2 4 9 11 8 Ijarah Based Financing Basic Rules Accounting Treatment Risk Management 9 Salam Based Financing Basic Rules Accounting Treatment Risk Management 10 Diminishing Musharaka Basic Transaction Structure Accounting Treatment Risk Management 11 Istisna Financing Flow of Transaction Accounting Treatment Risk Management 12 Project Financing Handbook On Islamic SME Financing BACKGROUND One of the important characteristics of a flourishing and growing economy is a blooming SMEs sector. Small and medium enterprises play an important role in the development of a country. SMEs contribute to economic growth in various ways like...
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...HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW People Won't Change Ifs a psychological dynamic called a "competing commitment" and until managers understand how it works and the ways to overcome it, they can't do a thing about change-resistant employees. The Real Reason by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey E VERY MANAGER is familiar with the employee who just won't change. Sometimes it's easy to see whythe employee fears a shift in power, the need to learn new skills, the stress of having to join a new team. In other cases, such resistance is far more puzzling. An employee has the skills and smarts to make a change with ease, has shown a deep commitment to the company, genuinely supports the change-and yet, inexplicably, does nothing. What's going on? As organizational psychologists, we have seen this dynamic literally hundreds of times, and our research and analysis have recently led us to a surprising yet deceptively simple conclusion. Resistance to change does not reflect opposition, nor is it merely a result of inertia. Instead, even as they hold a sincere commitment to change, many people are unwittingly applying productive energy toward a hidden cornpeting commitment The resulting dynamic equilibrium stalls the effort in what looks like resistance but is in fact a kind of personal immunity to change. When you, as a manager, uncover an employee's competing commitment, behavior that has seemed irrational and ineffective suddenly becomes stunningly sensible and masterful-but unfortunately...
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