...Relationship between Religion and International Trade Hilal AKINCI, Yeditepe University, İstanbul 2014 The main aim of this paper is to show whether or not religion has impacts on international trade and how it does happen. To do so, researches about the topic will be covered and some worldwide statistics are gathered together. Empirical Studies There are few empirical studies about impacts of religion on international trade or its relationship with international trade. In shared research of Emilia Justyna Powell, University Alabama, and Stephanie J. Rickard, London School of Economics, impacts of Islamic law on international trade is examined. Two models which are monadic and dyadic techniques are used in this study. The main purpose of them to demonstrate whether or not countries governed by Islamic law are effected regarding their international trade although they believe that “the importance of countries’ legal systems for trade has declined over time, possibly due to the increased role of international arbitration bodies and/or the standardization of international sales contracts (Powell & and Rickard, 2010). This research is important as being the first direct test of the effect of Islamic law on countries’ trade relations. The researched draws our attention to the situation that trade can be conceptualized as the aggregate flow of goods and services between countries but in fact that flows are a series of contracts between buyer and seller countries. Enforcement...
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...Kudler Fine Foods – Marketing Research LaToya Grant MKT 421 Bryan Rice January 26, 2012 Kathy Kudler discovered a way to cope with the stress in her life by preparing gourmet meals and shopping for gourmet items. With no upscale gourmet food stores in her area she decided to open her own. She left her very successful day job and started a chain of Kudler Fine Food Stores. Kudler Fine Foods is an upscale store with three locations in the San Diego area, each in high-end shopping centers. The stores offer a fine selection of baked goods, pastries, fresh produce, meats, seafood, packaged goods, cheeses, and other specialty items. All items are made to order and baked goods and pastries are prepared on site. They offer over a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables including 16 different kinds of apples. Their meat comes from organic farms and Kudler also carries tropical fruits and spices. Kudler is also popular because of the amount of and types of cheese they carry, “250 varieties from 21 different countries” (Strategic Plan, 2003). Importance of Marketing The first store opened in La Jolla in 1998. It is located in a well populated area with high end tastes, homes there are worth about $2 million. With no gourmet food stores in the area, this was the perfect place to start a business. The La Jolla store is very successful and offered enough cash flow to open another business in nearby Del Mar and the last store in Encinitas. The Del Mar location has proven...
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...1.1.3 Promotion 3 1.1.4 Place 3 1.2 Purpose of the report 4 1.3 Brief information of product 4 2. Application of 4P’s of Marketing and iPhone 5 5 2.1 Product 5 2.1.1 Design 5 2.1.2 Features 6 2.1.3 Brand Image 7 2.2 Price 7 2.3 Promotion 9 2.4 Place 12 3. Conclusion 13 References 14 Figure 1 10 Figure 2 11 1. INTRODUCTION Marketing is defined by Dr Philip Kotler as “The science and art of exploring, creating, and delivering value to satisfy the needs of a target market at a profit. Marketing identifies unfulfilled needs and desires.” (Goldblatt 2012, p 238) Therefore, marketing is the process that enlightens the potential customers about how a product or service is capable of delivering the value. This paper aims to analyze the 4P’s of marketing and how they are helpful in devising an effective marketing strategy capable of depicting the significance of the product in the customers’ life. For this purpose, iPhone 5 has been selected as the product for analysis. 1.1 Background of 4P’s principal 4P’s stands for four basic elements involved in the marketing of a commodity. These elements include Product, Price, Promotion and Place. This classification was first proposed by E. Jerome McCarthy in 1960s and ever since it has become an important part of the marketing strategies of organizations around the world (Middleton 2012). The four P’s represent four controllable factors which can be manipulated by the management of a company in order to create...
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...Income inequality damages growth, OECD warns Chris Giles in London Rising income inequality over the past 30 years has damaged growth rates in rich countries by limiting educational opportunities for poor children, according to research by the OECD, the group of mainly rich nations. The finding that higher inequality harms economic performance mirrors the results of a similar study by the International Monetary Fund earlier this year. But the OECD’s analysis goes further because it concentrates on rich countries and attempts to establish the exact cause of inequality’s harmful effects on growth. The OECD said the research showed governments should focus policy on ensuring poorer children gain better education and the supporting people into employment. As inequality has moved higher up the political agenda in rich countries, there has been a flurry of research papers looking into the link between inequality and growth. Clear conclusions have been difficult to achieve because economic theory is ambiguous and the subject has been plagued by research finding spurious associations in the data rather than meaningful causal relationships. Higher inequality can hinder growth by destroying trust in society, hitting investment in skills and reducing demand growth for goods and services from poorer families who tend to spend more of their incomes. But it also provides greater incentives for people to strive to climb the ladder of opportunity and can provide necessary savings to...
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...Family Violence & Abuse Written Assignment Module 4 Course Project Part 1 Interview and Community Directory Personal Interview It’s OK to ask for help… Call if you need help… no one has the right to hurt you 1 (800) 4-A-CHILD 1 (800) 422-4453 By: Nichole George Table of Contents Page 1………………………………………………………..…………………Cover Page Page 2… ……………………………………………………………………Table of Contents Page 3- 4……………………………………………………...………Child Abuse & Neglect Page 5-12……………………………………...…………………………Interview in person Each state provides its own definitions of child abuse within civil and criminal statues, but they are informed by the following definitions of various forms of child abuse: Physical, Neglect, Sexual, Emotional and Psychological. According to Wallace, “The physical battering of children is not a new phenomenon.” Wallace also states, “Physical child abuse may be defined as any act that results in a non-accidental physical injury by a person who has care, custody, or control of a child. This definition contains two key aspects: The act is intentional or willful, and the act resulted in a physical injury. An accidental injury does not qualify as child abuse.” Children have suffered trauma at the hands of parents and caregivers since the beginning of recorded history. Child neglect is the leading form of child abuse in the United States and occurs when a caretaker fails to provide for a child’s basic needs, which include food...
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...minority groups. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin: 2010 (2011), “American Indian or Alaska Native refer to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central American) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment” (Humes, Jones, & Ramirez, 2011, p. 3). 2,475,956 out of 308, 745,538 people that live in America are believed to be American Indian/Alaska Native, including those who report affiliations with tribes and South and Central American Indian groups (Humes et. al,, 2011, p. 4). This number is questionable because of the controversy about American Indian/Alaska Native citizenship, which will be explained in the latter part of this paper. As social workers, it is important to be knowledgeable about the American Indian/Alaska Native population. Thoroughly examining the origins and history of oppression that this group has, and continues to, endure is one of the best ways to learn...
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...8/2/2015 Tryptophan Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tryptophan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia LTryptophan Names IUPAC name Tryptophan or (2S)2amino3(1Hindol3 yl)propanoic acid Other names 2Amino3(1Hindol3yl)propanoic acid Identifiers CAS Registry Number 73223 ATC code N06AX02 ChEBI CHEBI:27897 ChEMBL ChEMBL54976 ChemSpider 6066 DrugBank DB00150 InChI IUPHAR/BPS 717 Jmol3D images Image (http://chemapps.stolaf.edu/jmol/jmol.php? model=c1ccc2c%28c1%29c%28c%5BnH%5D2%29C%5BC%40%40H%5D%28C%28%3DO%29O%29N) KEGG D00020 PubChem 6305 SMILES UNII 8DUH1N11BX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan 1/12 8/2/2015 Tryptophan Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Properties Chemical formula C11H12N2O2 Molar mass 204.23 g·mol−1 Solubility in water Soluble: 0.23 g/L at 0 °C, 11.4 g/L at 25 °C, 17.1 g/L at 50 °C, 27.95 g/L at 75 °C Solubility Soluble in hot alcohol, alkali hydroxides; insoluble in chloroform. Acidity (pKa) 2.38 (carboxyl), 9.39 (amino)[1] Supplementary data page Structure and properties Refractive index (n), Dielectric constant (εr), etc. Thermodynamic Phase behaviour data solid–liquid–gas Spectral data UV, IR, NMR, MS Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is: / ?) Infobox references Tryptophan (IUPACI...
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...Family Violence & Abuse Written Assignment Module 4 Course Project Part 1 Interview and Community Directory Personal Interview It’s OK to ask for help… Call if you need help… no one has the right to hurt you 1 (800) 4-A-CHILD 1 (800) 422-4453 By: Nichole George Table of Contents Page 1………………………………………………………..…………………Cover Page Page 2… ……………………………………………………………………Table of Contents Page 3- 4……………………………………………………...………Child Abuse & Neglect Page 5-12……………………………………...…………………………Interview in person Each state provides its own definitions of child abuse within civil and criminal statues, but they are informed by the following definitions of various forms of child abuse: Physical, Neglect, Sexual, Emotional and Psychological. According to Wallace, “The physical battering of children is not a new phenomenon.” Wallace also states, “Physical child abuse may be defined as any act that results in a non-accidental physical injury by a person who has care, custody, or control of a child. This definition contains two key aspects: The act is intentional or willful, and the act resulted in a physical injury. An accidental injury does not qualify as child abuse.” Children have suffered trauma at the hands of parents and caregivers since the beginning of recorded history. Child neglect is the leading form of child abuse in the United States and occurs when a caretaker fails to provide for a child’s basic needs, which include food, clothing...
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...CIO - Nike Rebounds Page 1 of 8 Features Nike Rebounds Christopher Koch 12 July, 2004 10:54:58 How (and Why) Nike Recovered from Its Supply Chain Diaster Too many Air Garnetts. Too few Air Jordans. Nike lost money, time and a measure of pride when its demand-planning software led it astray. How did it recover? Patience, perseverance and, most important, an understanding of what it was trying to accomplish in the first place READER ROI The limitations of demand-planning software How a robust business plan can insulate tech execs from blame Single-instance strategies in a global environment "I thought we weren't going to talk about i2," growls Roland Wolfram, Nike's vice president of global operations and technology, his eyes flashing at his PR manager with ill-concealed ire. Wolfram, who was promoted in April to vice president and general manager of the Asia-Pacific division, is all Nike. His complexion is ruddy, his lips cracked from working out or working hard, or both. He's casually dressed, but with a typical Nike sharpness to his turtleneck and slacks, a sharpness reflected also in his urgent, aggressive defence of his company - a Nike pride that would seem arrogant were not the company so dominant in its industry. Wolfram calls the i2 problem - a software glitch that cost Nike more than $US100 million in lost sales, depressed its stock price by 20 percent, triggered a flurry of class-action lawsuits, and caused its chairman, president and CEO,...
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...Ch r i s t i n e Ro e ll Intercultural Training with Films ilms are a great medium to use not only to practice English, but also to facilitate intercultural learning. Today English is a global language spoken by people from many countries and cultural backgrounds. Since culture greatly impacts communication, it is helpful for teachers to introduce lessons and activities that reveal how different dialects, forms of address, customs, taboos, and other cultural elements influence interaction among different groups. Numerous films contain excellent examples of intercultural communication and are highly useful resources for teachers. Additional reasons for teachers to incorporate films in class and encourage their students to watch movies in English include: • Films combine pleasure and learning by telling a story in a way that captures and holds the viewer’s interest. • Films simultaneously address different senses and cognitive channels. For example, spoken language is supported by visual elements that make it easier for students to understand the dialogues and the plot. • Students are exposed to the way people actually speak. 2 2010 N u m b e r F • Films involve the viewers, appeal to their feelings, and help them empathize with the protagonists. • DVDs usually come with subtitles in English, which facilitates understanding and improves reading skills. After discussing the importance of teaching intercultural communication and suggesting films that match specific cultural...
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...MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1)Some countries outlaw ________, a practice in which a company prices its products lower than they are priced at home. 1) _______ A)gray marketing B)dumping C)black marketing D)parallel importing E)countertrading TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 2)A casual research design tracks the responses of the same sample of respondents over time. 2) _______ TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 4)Problem recognition is the first step in the buying decision process in the business market. 4) _______ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 5)Why would a company adopt an undifferentiated targeting strategy when there is so much evidence of the benefits of a differentiated strategy? 5) _______ A)to take advantage of economies of scale B)to remove the need for disintermediation C)to move a product to the next stage of its product life cycle D)to more efficiently focus on its CRM strategy E)all of the above TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 6)The evaluation stage for a product is longer for an impulse purchase than it is for a shopping product. 6) _______ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 7)Brand managers are...
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...Introduction Foreign Market Entry Modes The decision of how to enter a foreign market can have a significant impact on the results. Expansion into foreign markets can be achieved via the following modes: ▪ Exporting (Direct/ Indirect Exporting) ▪ Licensing/ Franchising ▪ Contract Manufacturing ▪ Management contract ▪ Assembly Operation ▪ Fully Owned Manufacturing Facility ▪ Joint Venture ▪ Mergers & Acquisitions ▪ Strategic Alliance ▪ Third Country Location ▪ Counter Trade ▪ Direct investments Heading : Mahindras Take a Giant Leap with Insurance Arm Deal By : Satish John, Mumbai. Date : 21st Septermber 2012 News Paper : Economic Times Us-based LeapFrog’s purchase of 15% in a key Mahindra & Mahindra Group subsidiary hasgiven the auto to tourism group several fold returns on its original investment and the third such high return investment for its investors in less than a decade. LeapFrog, the world’s largest insurance investor for low-income customers on Thursday said ti would buy a 15% stake in Mahindra Insurance Brokers for Rs. 80.41 Crore. This firm which is subsidiary of the much bigger and better know M&M Financial services was started in 2004 for a measly Rs. 50 Lakh.The LeapFrong purchase values the firm at Rs. 520 crore. LeapFrog specfialises in investing in companies that cater to rural markets.”We feel very proud that we invested Rs. 50 Lakh and today...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................... 1 The problem .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 Background ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Research ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 PMB................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Primary data survey .............................................................................................................................. 5 Industry overview .................................................................................................................................. 7 Costs ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Revenues ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 The...
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...TITLUL CURSULUI: CURS PRACTIC – LIMBA ENGLEZĂ Fundamente de gramatică şi vocabular Limba engleză - “English for Social Sciences” Curs pentru învăţământ la distanţă Asist.univ. DANIELA NICULESCU- ZDRENGHEA [pic] 2005 INTRODUCERE 1.Coordonatorul cursului este asist.univ.Daniela Niculescu-Zdrenghea, titular la Facultatea de Psihologie a Universităţii Titu Maiorescu, autoare a numeroase traduceri a numeroase studii de specialitate. 2.Tutorii : asist.univ. Mihaela Ştefănică, asist.Daniela Niculescu. CURSUL 1.Introducere □ 111 este un curs de un semestru şi este cotat cu 3 credite. 2.Prescriere □ Cursul constă în prezentarea unor modalităţi de comunicare şi interpretare în limba engleză. 3.Conţinut □ În acest curs vor fi studiate prin intermediul unor fişe – numerotate de-a lungul cursului – modalităţi de comunicare în limba engleză, structuri gramaticale, topică, prin numeroase exemplificări utile studiului individual. 4.Obiectivele cursului □ Cursul de limba engleză pentru învăţământ la distanţă îşi propune să sedimenteze elemente de limba engleză dobândite în formarea preuniversitară a studentului ID, elemente lingvistice şi de interpretare necesare unei deschideri a studentului ID către lumea ştiinţifică internaţională. Pentru o analiză gramaticală şi interpretarea de texte, sunt folosite tematici cu predilecţie din psihologie (inclusiv psihologie...
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...Roen−Glau−Maid: The McGraw−Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life, 2/e II. Using What You’ve Learned to Share Information The McGraw-Hill Guide: Writing for College, Writing for Life, Second Edition 4. Writing to Share Experience © The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2011 13 Reading, Inquiry, and Research ■ PART 2 | Using What You Have Learned to Share Information 57 TANYA BARRIENTOS Se Habla Español MEMOIR he man on the other end of the phone line is 1 Tanya Maria telling me the classes I’ve called about are firstBarrientos has rate: native speakers in charge, no more than six stuwritten for the dents per group. Philadelphia “Conbersaychunal,” he says, allowing the fat vow- 2 Inquirer for more than els of his accented English to collide with the sawedtwenty years. off consonants. I tell him that will be fi ne, that I’m familiar with 3 Barrientos was born in Guatethe conversational setup, and yes, I’ve studied a bit mala and raised of Spanish in the past. He asks for my name and I in El Paso, Texas. Her first novel, Frontera Street, was supply it, rolling the double r in Barrientos like a pro. published in 2002, and her second, That’s when I hear the silent snag, the momentary Family Resemblance, was pubhesitation I’ve come to expect at this part of the exlished in 2003. Her column “Unchange. Should I go into it again? Should I explain, conventional Wisdom” runs every the way I have to half a dozen others, that I am Guaweek in the Inquirer...
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