classification (SIC) code? A standard industrial classification (SIC) code is a numerical system for classifying industries with a four-digit code. It was established in the US in 1937. In 1997, the SIC system was replaced by a system called North American Industry Classification System (NAICS code). Certain agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) still use the SIC codes. The purposes of these systems are to collect, analyze and publish statistical data related to the economy. It simplifies
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TECHNICAL SYSTEMS…THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SYSTEMS ARE THE KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE February 25 th, 2012 Abstract A socio-technical system is a combination of people and technology working together towards one common goal or objective whether the goal is to increase sales in a company or develop a program to help design and build a safer automobile. The employees that operate the devices, tools and run the computers systems are the driving force behind any successful social technical system. SOCIAL
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Communication and Social Systems Analysis of Group Interactions Final Paper Social Analysis of Human Systems HUS 633 Section 28 Main Purpose: The main purpose of this paper is to use outside sources to describe the group helping project as a system. An analysis of Littlejohn’s theory will be discussed. Gina Townsend Professor Frank Worts
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stockholders, associates, and customers. It was also interesting to know where Wal-Mart was, as far as the industry was concerned, and where in the global market. This is where I learned about the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System, and The Global Industry Classification System, and Wal-Mart was classified in the retail trade industry. PHASE 2
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Memo #2 To: Mark Parker, CEO, Nike From: Mateo Wall, Consultant Date: September 23, 2105 Subject: Footwear Industry Analysis This report will analyze the global footwear industry using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 424340 the industry is defined as establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of footwear (including athletic) of leather, rubber, and other materials. This industry looks appealing from just sheer numbers. For example this
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I—SIC and NAICS Codes The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is a system for classifying industries by a four digit code. The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) uses SIC codes when sorting company filings. Companies that operate in a certain industry use a specific SIC code when filing with the SEC so that the type of business is properly identified. Identifying government contracts by their SIC description. The SIC system arrays the economy into 11 divisions, that are divided into 83 2-digit
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – VICTORIASCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONECON 6351 ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS INDUSTRY ANALYSIS PAPER:Airlines IndustryTable of Contents Executive Summary 1 I. Introduction 2 II. Market Structure 4 III. Industry Demand 5 IV. Cost Structure 6 V. Analysis of Competitive Forces (Porter’s Five Forces) 9 a) The Threat of Entry by New Competitors 9 b) The Intensity of Rivalry among Existing Competitors 10 c) Pressure from Substitute Products 11 d) The Bargaining
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Environmenttal Analysis: As defined by the NAICS, This industry comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide communications via the airwaves. Establishments in this industry have spectrum licenses and provide services using that spectrum, such as cellular phone services, paging services, wireless Internet access, and wireless video services.[1] The Cellular Telecommunication & Internet Association listed 30 wireless telecommunication
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estimate|46,629|5,709,843| Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base|46,396|5,686,986| Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011|0.5%|0.4%| Chief’s Pub and Eatery will operate within the Drinking Places industry (North American Industry Classification System 722410). The Table below shows data regarding the performance of the businesses in this industry on a national, state, and local level, as well as in the Pub subset. Industry: Drinking Places| This industry comprises establishments
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MEASURING THE INFORMATION ECONOMY 2002 81 ANNEX 1. THE OECD DEFINITION OF THE ICT SECTOR In 1998, OECD member countries agreed to define the ICT sector as a combination of manufacturing and services industries that capture, transmit and display data and information electronically. This definition, based on an international standard classification of activities (ISIC Rev. 3), was considered to be a first step towards obtaining some initial measurements of ICT sector core indicators. The principles
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