Implementing Goods and Services Tax in Malaysia Lim Kim-Hwa Penang Institute & University of Cambridge limkimhwa@penanginstitute.org Ooi Pei Qi Penang Institute peiqi.ooi@penanginstitute.org 8 October 2013 Abstract External economic factors and Malaysia’s domestic fiscal position dictate that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is likely to be introduced in the upcoming Budget 2014. In this paper, we: 1) assess if GST is a progressive or regressive tax; 2) study the impact of
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Analysis on Thai insurance industry ------------------------------------------------- History The very first actual insurance contract, signed in Genoa in 1347. Contracts were signed by individuals, either alone or in a group. They each wrote their name and the amount of risk they were willing to assume under the insurance proposal. And then in 1688, the first insurance company was established as the widespread of insuring cargo while being ship throughout the maritime nations of Europe. It started
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develop energy efficient green buildings and is also a registered member of the Indian Green Building Council. A great experience in developing prestigious projects across India an Unraveled expertise makes the Untiech the niche of conceptualizing and delivering world class IT/ITes parks, commercial complexes, SEZ’s , schools, malls, hotels, integrated residential development and amusement parks. Today Unitech is one of the leading real Estate Developers in India. Established in 1972, and now
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PART 5—LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Chapter 16—SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS INTEGRATION AND A LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE For those for whom integration is not happening, the future is bleak and getting darker.[i] There is a lot of value that is “trapped” between the processes trading partners use to transact business, and when companies work together, they can unlock that value and share its benefits.[ii] LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this chapter, you should be able to: •
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PART 5—LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Chapter 16—SUPPLY CHAIN PROCESS INTEGRATION AND A LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE For those for whom integration is not happening, the future is bleak and getting darker.[i] There is a lot of value that is “trapped” between the processes trading partners use to transact business, and when companies work together, they can unlock that value and share its benefits.[ii] LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this chapter, you should be able to: •
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31 31 REVIEW OF LITERATURE This chapter attempts to review different literatures on customer satisfaction with reference to hotel industry and presents various studies made regarding the issues related with hotel industry and customer satisfaction. Customer – De finitions Paul S. Goldner (2006) 1 Grigoroudis, E and Siskos, Y (2009) defines, “...a customer is any organization or individual with which you have done business over the past twelve months”. 2 “Customer means the party
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Q1. Based on research of the company, identify the range of decisions made by the company. Evaluate the effectiveness of the decisions (Criteria 1.1, Grading Criteria M1). Strategic Planning Decisions: Strategic planning decisions are those decisions in which the decision-maker develops objectives and allocates resources to achieve these objectives. Such decisions are taken by strategic planning level (top level) managers. Example: pizza hut might have the objective of increasing sales
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Singin’ the (Jet) Blues …………………………….. C-21 The Field Service Division of DMI ……………………………………. C-29 Pharmacy Service Improvement at CVS (A) …………………………… C-36 U.S. Stroller …………………………………………………………….. C-37 Quality Customer-Driven Learning at Radisson Hotels Worldwide ……………. C-41 Quality at Gillette Argentina …………………………………………… C-46 Bayfield Mud Company ………………………………………………… C-47 Six Sigma at 3M, Inc. …………………………………………………... C-53 Capacity and Scheduling Crocs: Revolutionizing an Industry’s Supply Chain
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installation of the public realm. This project is a part of the Convention Centre Redevelopment plan and the risk assessment and treatment, is carried out by abiding with the AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009, SA/SNZ HB 436:2013 and IEC/ISO 31010:2009. Firstly, an introduction of the iconic location, Darling Harbour is briefed. The project objectives, scope and boundaries of the new water features installation is explained along with the risk management process adopted for this project. Secondly the context for risk
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When Bangladesh came into existence on the 16th December, 1971, the banking sector of Bangladesh was in a total disarray. With the exception of two local banks incorporated in then East Pakistan, all the bigger local banks became in operational. Starting with such a humble condition, the Banking Sector of Bangladesh has grown to a great extent. The banking industry in Bangladesh has flourished over the years, making double-digit profit percentages, sustaining growth and surviving cut-throat competition
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