...The Economic Impacts Of Fixed Links And Enhanced Ferry Services In The Highlands & Islands Final Report To Highlands & Islands Enterprise May 2007 CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1 2 Review of Evidence 2 3 Issues for Appraisal 17 Appendix: Bibliography Economic Impacts Of Fixed Links And Enhanced Ferry Services In The Highlands & Islands: Final Report ________________________________________________________________________ 1 INTRODUCTION This is the final report for research into the economic impacts of fixed links and enhanced ferry services in the Highlands & Islands. It was undertaken on behalf of Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) during April and May 2007. 1.1 OBJECTIVES The objectives of the research were to: • • 1.2 Examine existing evidence regarding the impacts of transport investment in the Highlands & Islands. This was to focus on the more remote parts of the region where transport infrastructure and services tend to be less well developed; and Based on the review of evidence, identify and analyse a number of issues relating to the appraisal of transport projects in more remote parts of the Highlands & Islands. METHOD The research was undertaken through: • • • • 1.3 A review of existing research reports that have evaluated the impacts of transport projects in the Highlands & Islands. Where possible, updating these reports with data on recent traffic flows. A brief review of general...
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...MGMT 530 Week 5 Case Analysis Labadee Decision To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/mgmt-530/mgmt-530-week-5-case-analysis-labadee-decision In January 2010, the island nation of Haiti was devastated by an earthquake. Royal Caribbean International, a major cruise line, owns a private beach in Haiti, which is typically a port of call on several of their Caribbean cruise itineraries. The private port, known as Labadee, is about 80 miles away from Port au Prince. The beach was unaffected by the quake. In the days following the earthquake, the company wrestled with several issues as they determined whether to continue to stop in Labadee or temporarily abandon the port of call. Their objectives would be to 1) ensure guest satisfaction; 2) protect the brand; and 3) maximize profitability. Some of the consequences they considered as they tried to determine whether the cruise line should continue to make a stop in Haiti in the midst of this crisis are as follows. Will cruise passengers be interested in relaxing on a beach when hundreds of thousands are homeless and hungry just 80 miles away? Could this impact new reservations or cause people to cancel? Based on research and consulting with others, you believe there will be minimal impact. Because the community near the beach depends financially on the cruise line for income, would suspending the stop in Haiti make the country worse off? Based on your analysis, there is a high likelihood that the area...
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...Strategic Management - Internal Analysis Dr. Mohammad Hamsal 1 International Ports Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 2 Port of Singapore (PSA) Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 3 PSA Terminals Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 4 Port Operations Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 5 PSA Vision: The World’s Port of Call Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 6 PSA Vision: The World’s Port of Call Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 7 Brief Recent History of PSA Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 8 17 Ports in 11 Countries in 7 Years Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 9 PSA Vision: The World’s Port of Call Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 10 Operating & Innovating Capabilities Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 11 Managing & Learning Capabilities Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 12 Leading & Engaging Capabilities Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 13 PSA Strategy Word-Class Transhipment Hub Strategic Management - Internal Analysis 14 Minimal Disruption Fast Turnaround Efficient Flexibility 90 Sailing Days, Deal with 200 Shipping Lines, 600 Ports, 123 Countries Good Scheduling, One-Stop Services, Zero Error Integrated Resources Natural Harbor, Convenient Location, Capital Investment, Transportation Infrastructure, IT & Port Operations, Skilled Labors Source: Gordon, Lee & Lucas Jr....
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...PLANNING 1 Topic 1: Ecological Consideration of Site Analysis 1. Choose a Wetland area in the Philippines and do the following: a. Provide a background discussion of the wetland Laguna De Bay -Laguna de Bay is the most important freshwater wetland in the Philippines in terms of support to local communities. However, it is now threatened with inappropriate various development projects and over-exploitation of its resources. -The lake has an average depth of 2.8 metres (9 ft 2 in) and its excess water is discharged through the Pasig River. - Laguna de Bay is the Philippines' largest inland water body covering 98,000 hectares and situated at the heart of the CALABARZON (includes the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal And Quezon) area - the region's highly urbanized and developed center. The lake is bounded by six (6) provinces, twelve (12) cities, and forty-nine (49) municipalities, of which are lakeshore towns. A total of twenty-four (24) sub-basins drain directly to the lake, with the Pagsanjan-Lumban Rivers System contributing to as much as 35% of the total inflow to the lake. (http://www.psdn.org.ph/wetlands/philwetlands.htm#philwet) (http://www.psdn.org.ph/clear/lagunadebay.htm) (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/56646/Laguna-de-Bay) b. List down issues and concerns about the wetland. Discuss each issues and concerns. -Shore land encroachment -water pollution - Deforestation and resource extraction - Open dumpsite / Illegal garbage...
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...Current Positioning In The Marketplace 7 Communication strategy 7 Celebrity endorsement 7 Mystery 8 Product-Related Attributes 8 Pricing and Distribution Strategy 9 * Brand report card 9 Brand Exploratory 10 Customer Knowledge 10 * Perceptual Map 10 * Image Assosiations 10 Current Sources of Brand Equity 10 Rolex Ambassadors 11 Sports & Culture 11 Philanthropy 11 * Rolex Awards for Enterprise 11 Rolex Young Laureates Program 12 Mentors and Protégés 12 The Customer-Based Brand Equity Pyramid (CBBE) 12 Ambassadors and event 13 SWOT Analysis 14 Weaknesses 14 * Prisoner of its strategy 14 Difficulty to control the brand 14 Threats 14 * Counterfeiting: a threat to equity 14 Youth does not recognize the brand 14 Opportunities 14 * Diversification 14 Strengthen position in emerging markets 15 Building brand community 15 Associate youth with Rolex 15 Connect with Female Customers 15 Corporate Social Responsibility 15 Joint Venture to Support a Cause 16 Rolex iPhone App 16 Rolex Maritime Quarterly on ipad 16 Attacking the counterfeit industry 16 Future of Rolex 17 olex is best known as the premier producer of fine watches in the world. Recognized as an innovator in technology and marketing, the company is credited with establishing the widespread popularity of the wristwatch in the early 20th century. Rolex watches are prized for their precision timekeeping, durability, functionality,...
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...Winning the Sydney to Hobart- A Case Study in Project Management Lynn Crawford, University of Technology, Sydney PMI Proceedings, 1993, pp. 53-59 INTRODUCTION Campaigning for an ocean classic yacht race is a project. The campaign has a starting point, which can be defined, and the end of the race is the end of the project (1). It involves a process, which requires management if the objectives are to be defined and achieved. Unlike many other projects where success may be open to debate and achievement of objectives may be unclear this is a project in which project success or failure is as clear as the race results. As an interesting and atypical project type, it provides excellent opportunities to illustrate, examine, and question the application and operation of the project management framework. The project was successful. The objectives were achieved; the races were won. This paper will briefly present, as a project, the campaign, which culminated in the winning of both the 1992 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the 1992 Kodak Asia Pacific Ocean Racing Championship. The phases of the project life-cycle-concept, development, execution, and finishing (2); the four basic project management functions-management of scope, quality, time, and cost; and the other essential project management functions-human resource management, communications management, contract/procurement management, and risk management-will be discussed in relation to the project...
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...Newspaper coverage and its corresponding bias contribute to the perception of the black community in Los Angeles. First printed in 1881, the Los Angeles Times now boasts its title as the most widely distributed metropolitan newspaper in the United States. During the election and first term of Mayor Tom Bradley in 1973, the newspaper closely followed the historic developments. Authors grappled with the relationship between racism, prejudice, and indifference during this event, attempting to navigate the fine line between public opinion and target audience. Seen as a champion for black rights in Los Angeles, Bradley turned toward a gubernatorial campaign in the early 1980s, only to face a new set of racially-influenced criticisms at the hands...
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...emphasized the term ‘resource’ and adopted a ‘rational’ approach to managing employees, that is, viewing employees as any other economic factor, as a cost that had to be controlled’, Bratton & Gold (2003 p.6 ). So, ‘Hard’ HRM is different in the fact that an organisation with this approach sees its employees and workforce as just another resource and offers little to them in regards to incentives and opportunities. John Lewis takes the approach of soft HRM as they really do value their employees as the most important resource that they own. They’re a partnership and so the whole workforce is considered shareholders while they are in employment within the business. They offer many benefits and incentives including the Music Society and Sailing club for members to get involved with. Consult Capital however, is edging further towards...
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...has been examined as to the nature of the industry. This paper studies the organizational structure from the Chief Operations Officer to the crew. Looking also into the global locations and the organizational work at several sites in which CCL operates. This paper examines the flow of information and the methods of resolution. Further offering information on strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities in the industry this analysis offers a strategic plan in which CCL could continue to grow its international opportunities through the purchase of another cruise line. A leader in entertainment, CCL remains vigilant for the future. Continuing to seek opportunities is one way to maintain leaderaship in this industry. Carnival Corporation and Carnival PLC Carnival Cruise Lines is an American Dream come true. Started by Ted Arison, the company began operation in 1972 with a single secondhand ship, the Mardi Gras, and barely enough fuel for a one way trip from Miami to San Juan. The level of enthusiasm, Arison relied on to get his vision sailing, was barely adequate to start building the company into a full-fledged cruise line; and in two years, Carnival was still struggling. Arison remained focused on his goal and in 1974, he purchased full ownership of Carnival for $1 in cash and he assumed a debt of $5 million. Arison spent the rest of his life investing in Carnival. He finally turned the $1 investment into the most popular and profitable cruise line in the world. ...
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...Alicia Oriol Marketing Plan Marketing MKTG522 Group travel for Young Adults Prof: Heather Teague February 24th 2013 Table of contents Executive Summary Situation Analysis Market Summary SWOT Analysis Competition Product Offering Keys to Success Critical Issues Marketing Strategy Mission Marketing Objectives Financial Objectives Target Markets Positioning Strategies Marketing Mix Marketing Research Controls Implementation Marketing Organization Contingency Planning Conclusion Executive Summary Travel and tourism are critical to the American economy. This growing industry offers significant Potential for job creation across all regions of the country. Federal policies on matters ranging from national security to transportation and from trade to natural resources management affect travel and tourism, and its potential for growth. In a global economy, a range of businesses depend on travel and tourism policies to enable clients, customers, and colleagues to conduct business in the United States. In addition, ensuring that international visitors have a positive experience in America is an essential component of our public diplomacy and U.S. foreign policy. There are people who never left the US, there are some beautiful places that young people should visit and would enjoy visiting, being in the travel industry, I travel all over the world with my children, it is be both educational and entertaining. When you travel to the outside world, your...
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...endorsement and sponsorship communication strategy used by the leaders. Karine Gautschi January 2005 HEC Lausanne – Hautes Etudes Commerciales, MIM – Master of International Management Thesis Director, MIM: Professor Stéphane Garelli Expert, Omega: Jean-Pascal Perret Table of Contents 1 2 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 LUXURY WATCH INDUSTRY: A SHORT OVERVIEW .................................................. 3 2.1 2.2 3 DEFINITION AND PRICE SEGMENTATION ........................................................................ 3 LUXURY BRANDS AND THEIR POSITIONING ..................................................................... 5 ANALYSIS OF THE LUXURY WATCH INDUSTRY........................................................ 7 3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS .......................................................................................... 9 Capital requirement ............................................................................................ 9 Brand recognition ............................................................................................... 9 Distribution........................................................................................................ 15 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS ................................................................................. 17 Established brand.................................
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...endorsement and sponsorship communication strategy used by the leaders. Karine Gautschi January 2005 HEC Lausanne – Hautes Etudes Commerciales, MIM – Master of International Management Thesis Director, MIM: Professor Stéphane Garelli Expert, Omega: Jean-Pascal Perret Table of Contents 1 2 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 LUXURY WATCH INDUSTRY: A SHORT OVERVIEW .................................................. 3 2.1 2.2 3 DEFINITION AND PRICE SEGMENTATION ........................................................................ 3 LUXURY BRANDS AND THEIR POSITIONING ..................................................................... 5 ANALYSIS OF THE LUXURY WATCH INDUSTRY........................................................ 7 3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS .......................................................................................... 9 Capital requirement ............................................................................................ 9 Brand recognition ............................................................................................... 9 Distribution........................................................................................................ 15 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS ................................................................................. 17 Established brand.................................
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...Eng 201 September 7, 2012 Analysis of Christian and Pagan Themes in Beowulf The heroic poem, Beowulf, written circa ninth century after the Common Era (C. E.), presents a bloody chronicle of a king’s role in the violence and tumultuous Germanic tribes shortly after the Roman Empire’s expulsion from the low countries of Northwestern Europe. Evolving from oral narrative’s, Beowulf’s origins, while traceable to a general place and time in history, remains obscure, and comes to modern readers through a manuscript written around the year one thousand C. E.. Written in the language of the Anglo-Saxons, Beowulf, namesake for the title, defeats three monsters, Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and finally after many years of ruling his lands, a dragon. While fictional, the author weaves the main plot centering on defeating these vicious adversaries with a mixture of both pagan and Christian customs. Beowulf illustrates numerous biblical references and Christian influences, while simultaneously reflecting a core of Germanic pagan customs. Christianity and its religious elements, alongside, pagan customs and practices, play a fundamental role in the heroic poem, Beowulf’s narrative. Grendel, the monster that terrorizes Hrothgar’s great Hall of the Hart, traces his lineage back to Cain, one of the two sons of Adam and Eve. Cain commits the first murder according to Christian teachings, slaying his brother, Abel (The Holy Bible, Genesis 4-8). Grendel sprang from, “Cain’s clan, whom...
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...Context 5 4.0 Proposed literary review 6 4.1 The current DFB arrangements for dealing with flooding 7 4.2 Business Continuity Management 7 4.3 Business Impact Analysis: 8 4.4 Enhancing Organisational Response Capacity 9 4.5 Building resilient communities 11 4.6 New Dimensions Programme 11 4.7 2007 Flooding & HVP’s 12 4.7.1 Qualitative assessment of HVPs in 2007 flooding: 12 4.7.2 Quantitative assessment of HVPs in 2007 flooding 13 5.0 Research Design and Methodology 13 6.0 Time Scale 14 7.0 Potential problems 14 8.0 Intended Outcomes 15 9.0 Bibliography 15 Appendix A. Letter to the Office of the Chief Fire Officer. 17 1.0 Proposed Research Question: A review of the current arrangements for dealing with major flooding incidents in Dublin, and suggested improvements that enhance both organisational response capacity and community resilience for such events. 1.1 Rationale for study Recent events have exposed vulnerabilities around the Dublin Fire Brigade’s (DFB’s) ability to maintain business continuity whilst conducting major flooding incident operations. Enhanced preparedness, better public and community engagement, and specialised asset acquisition will be examined as methods of increasing organisational resilience, whilst keeping the most vulnerable people within the affected communities safer. A report by the Dublin Assistant City Manager into the recent 2011 flooding incident highlights these challenges. It states that, ‘it was not possible...
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...I. INTRODUCTION. At the top of the corporate structure will be a Board of Directors headed by a chairman or President and a Managing Director. It is their task to determine the overall policy of the business and future direction that the company will take. Policy areas which will be decided the by top management might include. The philosophy of the company’s logistics strategy. The routes that the company will serve. The type and size of vessels used. Fleet replacement policy (owning and chartering). Flag policy. Membership of alliances and conferences. In house ship management or contracted out. Marketing and pricing strategies, in house or independent agency. Financial performance. Having established the policy the board will delegate the management of these functions to various operating departments. An agent is a person who acts for or behave of another in such manner that the principle is legally liable for all acts under agency. An agent function is to bring his principle into contractual relationship with third parties. Under the English law an agency relationship arise when one person, who is called the agent is authorized or considered by law as authorized to represent another person called the Principal in such a way to be able to affect the principal’s legal position. This is the general principle of any agency agreement. However, this situation can be extended by agreement and terms of the appointment can sometimes give the agent rights of lien also...
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