Methodology for Business and Management Studies Using PEST Analysis as a Tool for Refining and Focusing Contexts for Information Systems Research Guo Chao Alex Peng, Miguel Baptista Nunes Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield, Regent Court, Sheffield, S1 4DP, UK lip05gcp@sheffield.ac.uk, j.m.nunes@sheffield.ac.uk Abstract It is common for inexperienced researchers and research students to aim at investigating very wide contexts such as countries (e.g. China, India, UK), regions
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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF INDIA OCCASIONAL PAPER NO. 138 INDIAN GEMS AND JEWELLERY: A SECTOR STUDY EXIM Bank’s Occasional Paper Series is an attempt to disseminate the findings of research studies carried out in the Bank. The results of research studies can interest exporters, policy makers, industrialists, export promotion agencies as well as researchers. However, views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Bank. While reasonable care has been taken to ensure authenticity of information
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CHAPTER - 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 - AIM OF THE DISSERTATION This Dissertation aims at studying the Human Resource Strategies which can be employed to retain skilled employees in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) organizations particularly in call center organizations in India as well as follow the shift in trends from traditional practices due to high attrition rates and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies. 1.2 - OBJECTIVES AND RESEARCH QUESTION To Study and Analyze the Possible
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is a private sector consulting firm that provides cutting-edge solutions to help firms and industries in emerging markets confront the challenge of developing successful business strategies. Confidential Uganda Trade Statistics Analysis Fixed Investment as a Percentage of GDP Uganda’s Fixed Investment as a Percentage of GDP vs. Selected Nations, 1981-1995 Japan Korea, Rep. Tanzania United States Kenya Sudan Uganda Zair e 50% Tension Moral Purpose OTF Client List (Partial) World Bank
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companies use to conduct business. You need money to start making money and a lot is needed to start a business. Entrepreneurs are the people to launch new business ventures and accept all the risks associated with. They are innovative leaders who think outside the box. Physical resources would be the tangible things to conduct business (p8). Natural resources, parts, facilities, and equipment would be some examples. Informational resources would be the data used to conduct business. This is a new
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Spotlight: India 2 Globalization and International Linkages 34 The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment 36 The World of International Management: Social Media and the Pace of Change 36 Political Environment Ideologies Political Systems 38 39 41 Legal and Regulatory Environment Basic Principles of International Law Examples of Legal and Regulatory Issues Privatization Regulation of Trade and Investment 44 44 45 48 50 Technological Environment and
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customers, yet it still makes a profit. This paper will introduce and market the product iTunes using the STP approach, discuss major environmental facts and trends in China, and contain a marketing plan for iTunes using the four p’s of marketing. A product that is sold in the United States and has sales opportunities in China is the intangible service iTunes from Apple. ITunes is a store in the form of an app that can be downloaded to ay electronic device where you can purchase music, games,
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more than 120 countries. Group holds three major sport brands, which are PUMA, COBRA, and Tretorn in sport industry market.(Puma, 2013). Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the key issue of today’s multinational corporation (MNC), which is considered as high chance to find out more opportunities and reduce cost. The main advantage of Business process outsourcing is that, which makes firms more flexibility, in one hand, which can help MNCs to reduce the fixed cost, as transferring into variable
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HONG KONG/CHINA Bosideng International A warm and cosy stock A dominant brand with household recognition We initiate coverage on Bosideng with an Outperform, with 35% upside to our target price. Bosideng dominates China’s down jacket market with an estimated 37% market share in CY10. Its top brand is ranked the 13th most valuable consumer brand in China. We expect core revenue CAGR of 13% in FY12-14 on the back of continued penetration of down jackets in China. Additionally, Bosideng is building
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to continue its growth utilizing foreign market entrance strategies of either a wholly-owned subsidiary or a highly advantageous licensing agreement. The markets that we will be targeting aggressively for this expansion are the emerging markets of China and Brazil. Our primary goal is to establish a wholly owned subsidiary within the Chinese market with our secondary goal being to do the same for the Brazilian market. Entering these markets in this fashion will allow us to upkeep our management preferences
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