...26.6 % | Internet World Stats | June, 2010 | 1,966 millions | 28.7 % | Internet World Stats | Sept, 2010 | 1,971 millions | 28.8 % | Internet World Stats | Mar, 2011 | 2,095 millions | 30.2 % | Internet World Stats | Jun, 2011 | 2,110 millions | 30.4 % | Internet World Stats | Sept, 2011 | 2,180 millions | 31.5 % | Internet World Stats | Dec, 2011 | 2,267 millions | 32.7 % | Internet World Stats | Mar, 2012 | 2,336 millions | 33.3 % | Internet World Stats | June, 2012 | 2,406 millions | 34.3 % | Internet World Stats | When so many people use the Internet and try to find the information he really want through the millions of webs how can they do that? The easier way maybe is to choose a search engine to help you. It`s very common to set a search engine as their...
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...E C O N O M I C I S S U E S 1 Growth in East Asia What We Can and What We Cannot Infer Michael Sarel I N T E R N A T I O N A L M O N E T A R Y F U N D E C O N O M I C I S S U E S 1 Growth in East Asia What We Can and What We Cannot Infer Michael Sarel I N T E R N AT I O N A L M O N E TA RY F U N D WASHINGTON, D.C. ©1996 International Monetary Fund ISBN: 1-55775-607-4 Published September 1996 Reprinted November 1996 To order IMF publications, please contact: International Monetary Fund, Publication Services 700 19th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20431, U.S.A. Tel.: (202) 623-7430 Telefax: (202) 623-7201 Internet: publications@imf.org Preface The Economic Issues series was inaugurated in September 1996. Its aim is to make accessible to a broad readership of nonspecialists some of the economic research being produced in the International Monetary Fund on topical issues. The raw material of the series is drawn mainly from IMF Working Papers, technical papers produced by Fund staff members and visiting scholars, as well as from policy-related research papers. This material is refined for the general readership by editing and partial redrafting. The following paper draws on material originally contained in IMF Working Paper 95/98, “Growth in East Asia: What We Can and What We Cannot Infer From It,” by Michael Sarel, an Economist in the Fund’s Southeast Asia and Pacific Department. It has been prepared by David D. Driscoll of...
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...Evaluation of air asias response to tourism Executive summary Air Asia, the market leader of low cost carriers in Asia, shown on the good record of bringing about innovative idea into the industry. The industry itself, especially in the Asian region, is observing a higher growth rate of passenger and profitability. The report examines the organization’s key business structure and operation, products and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy. The analysis looks at the impact of external and internal factors on the organization, and evaluate it responses. Essentially SWOT and PESTLE analysis provide a simple framework through which strategic options can be identified in which Air Asia operate. The SWOT process will start by examining the strengths of the Air Asia of today. One of the most dominant strengths possessed by Air Asia is the adding of new Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet. Airbus A320 gives Air Asia the largest, youngest and most modern fleet in the region. Another strength of Air Asia is the upgrading of the online booking system, in which will offer the ability to passenger to check in online and printing out boarding passes. An opportunity available to Air Asia is fastest growing market in China and India. Both countries give a huge opportunity for Air Asia to expand its business in the region. In the threat part of the analysis is concerned with identifying parts of the Air Asia that might affect its business performance. In recent years...
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...globalization. Corporations have built up a world-wide network economy by promoting production and trade. An important cause for the globalizing trend of the world economy lies in relocation of production sites and management strategies of business. Firms need not only partnership with foreign companies in the form of direct investment and joint ventures, but they need also to develop cross-border buyersupplier relations. These trends also provide opportunities for the sharing of risks and costs in R&D and production. Globalization is driven by strategic alliances that reflect a shift of company strategies. Globalization is an increasingly important aspect of the automobile industry. In the past decades, the automobile industry has been one of the mains driving forces in globalization. The pattern of globalization followed by the major car makers can so far be split into three stages. The first stage is export. At this stage the goal is to create a car that fits into a worldwide car category. The second stage of globalization comes after the expansion of export. This is the setting up of transplant in major market regions. The last stage of globalization is complete localization of transplants on one hand and the establishment of a global business network on another hand. In the following, I would like to first of all investigate specific firm organization and interfirm market relations to which the globalization strategies of Hyundai must adjust. Then, I will explore the transition of...
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...2012 in Singapore In association with 2 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012 THE FOW ASIA ROUNDTABLES: BURSA MALAYSIA DERIVATIVES Sponsored by: VIP invite Date: 18 September an Bursa Malaysia Derivatives: Derivatives ccess through a Global Partner targets international growth Location: Marina Mandarin, Singapore Time: 14:45 (15:00 start) the West falter, investors are increasingly looking overseas for s mostAs established markets in The panellists will be: exciting growth markets Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) Chong Kim Seng, growth Malaysia Derivatives trading opportunities. After a decade of CEO, Bursa and a landmark deal with the CME Group and 2011 following a deal with Goh Ching Yin, targeting Devt, Securities Commission e exchange to Globex traders. in 2009, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is ED Strategy &diversification and increasing its growing Shamsuddin bin Mohd Mahayidin, Director Foreign international participation. At the Asia Roundtables, Negara onofSeptember 18, William Mitting held Malaysia Exchange Administration Department, Bank its markets to foreign investors and ith new contract launches, more leading market participants in the Malaysian market to discuss the met with a group of Natarajan Narayanasamy, Executive Director, present themselves for international LT International Futures (M) Sdn Bhd Azila Abdul Aziz, Executive Director Dealing, Kenanga Deutsche Futures Sdn Bhd Steven Lai Choon Lim, Director, OSK Investment Bank Bhd Paul Davies, Managing...
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...The Boeing Company, Part II Political The Boeing Company is very involved in the politics of the industry. Therefore, Boeing has a Government Operations office located near Washington D.C., and the office serves the company in three ways. One way is that they work with government officials and organizations to protect and advance the company's interests, competitiveness, and reputation. This is very important because as the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer, Boeing does not want to get surprised by a policy or rule that could hurt the company. In addition, another service is to win government contracts. Recently, Boeing won a contract with the U.S. Navy for an order of 20 P-8A airplanes for $2.5 billion (Smith, 2016). Due the location of the office, Boeing was able to secure this contract, as well as many others over the history of the company. Lastly, Boeing and the government works hard to shape public policy issues that impact the company. The office works with public officials across all levels of government, federal, state and local, to work with the government to be compliant. Boeing’s team also works with various third party organizations such as associations, public policy groups, and international organizations (Boeing, 2009). The effective income tax rates for 2014, 2013, 2012 were 23.7%, 26.4% and 34.0%, respectively. Boeing’s 2014 effective tax rate was lower than 2013 primarily due to tax benefits of $265 million related to tax basis adjustments and $259...
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...before and others. The risks if not be taken with cares and smart strategies will threaten the sustainability of airlines. This writing try to identify issues arising and new risks that affecting airline business. Identifying significant issues and risks is very crucial for airline management to make planning, scheduling, price setting for flight tickets, demand forecasting, traffic movement, and the most important is managing capacity. Therefore, knowing impact of issues and new risks in airline business is very crucial. Survival of airline business is important for the global economy, airlines play important role as major contribution for Growth Domestic Product (GDP) of a country. Airlines industry is inter-related with other industries and helps their growth. For example, airlines are a major contributor for the growth in tourism industry and also international trading. Chapter One Business Environment 1.0 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Business Environment comes from combination of two words...
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...we found really interesting due to the fact that not only it is the biggest internet search engine to date, but also a pioneer in its industry. Based on existing literature and web references, will try to analyze its internal and the external environment. INTRODUCTION Google has occupied the dominating position in its industry since the beginning due to its unique product which is a result of its unparalleled working environment. It has gone on to attain the largest share of the online search engine market as it provides its users with a product that is difficulty substituted even though there are numerous competitors. By analyzing the internal and external environment of the corporation, it is evident that Google is running a well oiled machine, paying attention to even the least significant detail in order to ensure that it provides a prompt and reliable product to its customers. History Google was founded around 1995 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were still university students. The idea was based on page’s PhD research project called “Backrub». This involved mathematical properties of a link structure on the internet. Having indexed over 50 million web addresses, Google was formally incorporated by 1998.it has such significant influence that a company could either greatly benefit, or be seriously harmed depending on the search rankings. Besides being the top search engine, Google features other functions such as Gmail, Google Earth and Google Docs. Moreover, Google’s...
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...INTRODUCTION • THE DREAM • THE MISSION • THE PEOPLE • OUR VALUES • THE BUSINESS • THE ORGANIZATION • THE FIGURES • THE PRODUCTS • HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLES • GENUINE MOTOR PARTS & MOTOR ACCESSORIES • MOTORCLOTHES® RANGE • HARLEY-DAVIDSON FINANCIAL SERVICES • DO YOU THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES? • WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US • WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU • THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Disclaimer This document is a working handbook for prospective dealer candidates. Its purpose is to ensure that the Harley-Davidson is suitably represented within the Asia-Pacific region. The information provided is intended solely for the purpose of selecting the right partners for our company. Any investment and expenditure made by the applicant in anticipation of Harley-Davidson entering into a Motorcycle Dealer Contract are at the applicant’s sole risk and do not in any way obligate Harley-Davidson. Products and services described within this book may vary by market. HARLEY-DAVIDSON INDIA – DEALER PROSPECT HANDBOOK 2 INTRODUCTION Dear Prospect, Thank you for your interest in joining our world famous dealer network and for delivering our unique brand experience. And that’s what Harley-Davidson is all about – living an experience. But it also has a great business story behind it. Did you know that… • Harley-Davidson ships more than 300,000 motorcycles a year to dealers, generating high revenues across motorcycle and accessory sales • Harley-Davidson is the oldest...
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...GLOBAL OR WELL-KNOWN MALAYSIA COMPANY (PETRONAS) FOR ITS SURVIVAL IN THE NEAR FUTURE THE ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF THE WINNING STRATEGIES OF A GLOBAL OR WELL-KNOWN MALAYSIA COMPANY (PETRONAS) FOR ITS SURVIVAL IN THE NEAR FUTURE Introduction PETRONAS vision was "To be A Leading Oil and Gas Multinational Company of Choice" and it stated the globalization effort in 1994. PETRONAS global operation had extended to Africa countries, Confederate Independence of Soviet Union (CIS), Middle East and Asia Pacific countries. Some of the Africa countries included Sudan, South Africa (downstream Engen), Libya and Algeria. The investments in CIS were Turkmenistan and Kazarkstan. The investment in Middle East countries included Iran, Syria and Iraq. In the Asia Pacific, the oversea portfolios extended to Vietnam, Mynmar, China and Australia (both Upstream and downstream). The oversea upstream activities were undertaken by its subsidiary PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) through its oversea subsidiary companies. When PETRONAS started its globalization efforts, the environmental factors were very much favorable. However, in 1997 and 1998 there were adverse changed in these environmental factors and had affected PETRONAS globalization efforts. Some of these factors were the regional and world economic turmoil, regional financial and currency devaluation, slower economic growth, low demand of oil and gas, lower oil and gas price and lower prospectivity and...
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...The Future of the Automobile Industry Diala Albirini, Karen DuBois, Missy Habig, Craig Naugle The Future of the Automobile Industry Industry Scope When we first started organizing our thoughts on what to focus on within the automobile industry we found ourselves drawn to the population size and safety features (safety for individuals and for environment). We stimulated our strategic thinking by asking the following questions: What will the automobile industry at large look like in 2025? What trends/shifts will shape mobility in the years to come? What will drive the success of future winners? We quickly realized that our project scope needed to be broader to cover all of the megatrends we indentified and address them as it pertains to specific geographic regions of the world. Cars being mass produced on the assembly line will be a thing of the past. The commercials today for Buick of not ‘driving your father’s Buick’ will even be more pronounced in 2025. In fact, my father would have thought he was living in a science fiction movie! The mantra of ‘have it your way’ will become the mission statement of the automobile industry – both from a consumer and an employee perspective…if they want to remain successful in the industry. Our results? The automobile industry will remain a capital-intensive business model and thus limited in terms of its margin growth. However, over the next fifteen years the automobile industry will remain an exciting place. The industry’s center of...
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...the forest of Borneo. The only place future generations will have a chance to possibly see these endangered animals will be in pictures and zoos, since we humans are now causing the greatest mass extinction of species since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. In the last two centuries alone the Earth has witnessed world-wide accelerated rates of animal extinction and endangerment, which has taken place alongside industrial progress and rapid human population growth (“Animal Extinction”). So just what is an endangered animal and why should we care? A broad definition is an endangered animal is a species that is threatened with extinction. The extinction of a species is a catastrophic event that impacts the whole planet and its inhabitants including humans, as all life on Earth is interconnected. Therefore, humans should attempt to conserve the natural habitats of the Earth and in turn the animals that live in them. However, that is not the reality, for humans are one of the main causes of animal extinction and endangerment. As Julia Marton-Lefevre, IUCN's Director General said, “hundreds of species could be lost as a result of our own actions”(in Goodman). In the entire Earth’s history there has only been five great mass extinctions, we are now in the midst of the sixth great mass extinction, driven by human demand for natural resources and the wildlife trade, in addition to other detrimental human actions. Southeast Asia is one of the regions in which numerous...
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...search engine, which has expanded into European & Asian market. It has also entered mobile user segment. It is planning to focus on its core customers and on answering their questions. In spite of severe competition from global giants like Google, Ask.com has carved a niche share for itself in the search engine market. The swot analysis of Ask.com STRENGTH Loyal Customer Base of 45 million Advance Technological Features a. Ask3D – merges all results with images & maps b. Morph – technological advances like morph c. AskEraser- which ensures privacy OPPORTUNITY Rapidly growing market Dynamic users who are ready to experiment Inability of major players apart from Google to hold on to their market share WEAKNESS Lack of first mover advantage in newer markets Tarnished image about its negative campaign Some of the features aren't user friendly THREAT Domination of Google Competition from other local players INCREASE MARKET SHARE ENRICHING THE CORE – “THE SEARCH EXPERIENCE’ Ask.com’s new infrastructure has improved freshness and, in particular, navigational queries. This is the new Edison algorithm, which went live at the end of March 2008. Edison is a compilation of Ask.com’s core search technologies, including Teoma’s subject specific communities with Direct Hit’s click tracking algorithm layered on top of it. Edison is six-times as fresh as the previous technology they were using. It brings Ask.com’s best assets all together to build a better algorithm than what they had...
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...Case #2: Globalizing Volkswagen; Creating Excellence on all fronts Global Business Management Vaishnavi Vanawala Sai Teja Boddupalli November 28th, 2015 COMPANY ANALYSIS Administrative Heritage The Volkswagen Group is a Germany-based automobile manufacturer with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. It is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturer and carmaker in Europe. In 1930, Ferdinand Porsche, an Austrian born design engineer set up his own vehicle development center and that was foundation of Porsche AG, a leading sports car marker. In 1938, the government laid the foundation of the factory in Wolfsburg. However, before the plant started car production, it was a wartime production of military vehicles and airplane maintenance. In 1945, the British military government assumed control as a temporary trustee for next four years. It ordered production of the Beetle car but the quality was below the standard. In 1948, Heinrich Nordoff, an engineer took over. He focused on improving the quality of the car and focused on exporting cars and by 1951 company was exporting to 29 countries. During 1950s the sale continued to increase, driven by strong export sale to over 100 countries. The completely knocked down (CKD) production sites were set up first in Brazil and Ireland and later in Australia and South Africa. In 1964, they opened another site in Mexico. As the sales of the Beetle were increasing rapidly, there was a necessity to establish new plants in Germany...
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