| Runaway expenses derail SMRT's 1st-half earningsStraits Times, 29 October 2011, 604 words, Christopher Tan, Senior Correspondent, (English)18% earnings fall as expenses outpace 7.1% revenue boost RAIL and rental group SMRT Corp posted an 18 per cent fall in net earnings to $68.9 million for the six months ended Sept 30, as expenses outpaced revenue growth. | SMRT fined $200,000 for security breach Straits Times, 19 October 2011, 703 words, Royston Sim, (English) THE Land Transport Authority
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Abstract In the following paper discussed are issues foreign host could be exposed to, cultural barriers and the importance of diversity and its issues. Political and economic factors play significant roles during global expansions therefore, those issues will be brought to light as well as how Germany and Japan are similar to the United States in the business arena. Global Operations Management Introduction Manufacturing companies are very familiar with the path to globalization. Years
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Introduction The statement of the question is sometimes true but not always. Definitely, Transnational corporations(TNCs) have brought in both problems and benefits to the local communities, as TNC requires resources and communities need economy developments. However, I would not agree that they had always brought in more problems than benefits to the local communities in which they invest. TNCs were involved in local communities development for long history, they had made huge contribution
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Case Report - The Heraeus Group Company key assets analysis The most important overriding issue currently facing the Heraeus company is the question of succession and a lack of a formal corporate governance framework to address future ownership and management issues. The Heraeus company is one of Germany’s oldest and most successful family-owned companies. Dr. Jurgen Heraeus is the head of the family and has the most control and involvement in the company. He has just turned 70 and is contemplating
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Market Location Tactics When we mention about Market location tactics, there is a question that what is better between focusing on the tactic with strong aim to compete with the competitors or the tactic that they can satisfy a less sought-after but also profitable segment of the market by emphasizing on a niche? Market location is an important business tactics that encourage us to know where to compete. It can be said that, the target market the firm aims at when the business strategies are applied
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International business, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development This article discusses the issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the sustainable development which associate with international business (IB) and the multinational enterprises (MNEs) role in these matters. The social and environmental problems caused by international business have emerged for a period, however, they only being seen as an important issue under the pressure of global problems such as
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Business Organization Megan Jutras Bus 210 January 26, 2012 Karla Rogers Business Organization There are various forms of business organizations, such as joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. The following are examples of business scenarios for these four organizations. First, a business scenario of a joint-stock company would be a banker, who along with other bankers, which invest some money into an entrepreneur’s up-and-coming company
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the collapse, while the rest of the stakeholders were taken by surprise; they lost everything overnight. Factors that most contributed to the collapse of Enron Enron had internal and external factors that contributed to the collapse of the corporation. The corporate strategy to
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can be an exciting yet challenging time. One of the important decisions new business owners have to make is, which business structure to use. The three business structures new owners typically chose from are sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. This paper will not cover a fourth type of business structure the limited liability company (LLC). Choosing the structure that fits best will help any business achieve its goals and run smoothly. A sole proprietorship is a business owned by
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Fraser &Neave Holdings Bhd | F&N HB Company Background Fraser and Neave Holdings Bhd had its origins and Malaysia’s oldest companies and its brand enjoys the rare distinction of being a market leader and household name in many categories. It is in the spirited decisions of two enterprising young men, John Fraser and David Neave. It is a well-loved brand in Malaysia. Today, F&N has spread its wings to more than 20 countries worldwide and established itself as a regional player. From
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