for a long time, the volume of international trade exploded after World War II and has continued to reach tremendous levels. This international diversity can be seen all around us. Probably, the watch you wear, the computer you use, the car you drive, or the frying pan you use to prepare breakfast are not produced in the country where you live. The nationalities of products are even obscured as companies become more internationally dispersed. The most famous electric guitar in the world is the Fender
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DELL INC (DELL) 10-K Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d) Filed on 03/15/2011 Filed Period 01/28/2011 Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended January 28, 2011 or TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission
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EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended February 1, 2013 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to or Commission file number: 0-17017 Dell Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 74-2487834 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 (Address of principal
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computing transforms the way we design, build, and deliver applications, and the architectural considerations that enterprises must make when adopting and using cloud computing technology. This page intentionally left blank. Sun Microsystems, Inc. Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................................... 1 Sun’s perspective .............................................................................................
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Cisco Systems, Inc. 2011 Annual Report Annual Report 2011 Letter to Shareholders To Our Shareholders, Fiscal 2011 was one of the most transformative years we have seen at Cisco. We prioritized, simplified, and took action to drive Cisco’s continued market leadership. We aggressively changed the way we do business to become a faster and more agile partner, with the goal continuing to be to increase our ability to deliver unique value to our shareholders, customers, partners, and employees. Throughout
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Corporate Political Strategies June 24, 2011 Abstract Whether or not corporations should have political strategies is debatable by many strategists, corporations, and political interest groups. There are advantages and disadvantages to this issue, so to decide one has to weigh the advantages against the dis-advantages. In my opinion, corporations should consider political strategies as an essential part of their business tools. The actual and potential impact that governments have on corporations
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and theoretical project work. Study of management will be immaterial if it is not coupled with study of financial aspect of the business. It gives the student an opportunity to learn the connection between comparison & execution to test & verify application of theories & help in the comparison of management theories and practice. The study gives a chance to know about the profitability and financial position of the firm. I have chosen General Electrics which is a $14.2 Billion Global company in Information
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2013 Annual Report CONTENTS Letter to Shareholders 1 Sectors and Markets 5 Form 10-K Index 11 Form 10-K 12 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures 85 Global Leadership Council 86 Board of Directors 86 Recognition87 Company & Shareholder Information 88 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (unaudited) Amounts in millions, except per share amounts 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Net Sales Operating Income Net Earnings attributable to Procter & Gamble Net Earnings Margin
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0-618-83347-1 For orders, use student text ISBNs: ISBN-13: 978-0-618-74163-2 ISBN-10: 0-618-74163-1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9—CRK—11 10 09 08 07 BRIEF CONTENTS PREFACE xi PART ONE THE ENVIRONMENT OF MANAGING NOW 1 2 3 4 MANAGING AND THE EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES 29 MANAGING IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT 59 MANAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION 1 1 89 PART TWO INFORMATION AND DECISION MAKING NOW 5 INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 6 DECISION MAKING NOW 144 116 116
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in all markets as its rapid growth results in more competitive prices. It is particularly appropriate and increasingly being adopted for providing electric power services to rural areas in developing countries unlikely to be served by grid electricity. Policies needed to implement renewable energy systems in rural areas are discussed in this paper. Most prominent are removal of subsidies to traditional energy primarily benefiting the wealthiest; involving the local populace in decision making;
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