influencing resistance to persuasion. We hypothesized that advertising that disrupts the experience of narrative transportation may be adversely appraised by audiences. This study aimed to explore the influence of two types of television programs: narratives (dramas, comedies, and soap operas) versus nonnarratives (light entertainment, sports, documentaries, and news), on smokers’ reactions to antismoking advertisements. In preexposure interviews, daily smokers (n ¼ 779) were asked to watch a particular television
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AND ADMINISTRATION VOLUME 8, NUMBER 1, 2005 Assessing A Firm’s Future Financial Health Alicia Kritsonis MBA Graduate Student California State University, Dominquez Hills ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to explain a step-by-step process that can assess whether a firm will remain in balance over the next two to three years. Various financial ratios will be discussed as a critical aspect of this process analysis. A case study of assessing the future health of the Harley Davidson, Inc
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Marketing strategies Chapter 7 q KEY TERMS | marketing aims: the broad, general goals of the marketing function within an organisation. marketing objectives: the specific, focused targets of the marketing function within an organisation. marketing strategies: long-term or mediumterm plans, devised at senior management level, and designed to achieve the firm’s marketing objectives. marketing tactics: short-term marketing measures adopted to meet the needs of a short-term threat or opportunity
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extends to 14 product ranges worldwide from sun care to facial moisturizers, deodorant and shower products. In 1980 when Beiersdorf, the international company that owns NIVEA, launched its NIVEA FOR MEN range internationally, it broke new ground with its aftershave balm product. It was the first balm on the market that did not contain alcohol, which can irritate the skin. It proved to be very popular with consumers. In 1993, NIVEA FOR MEN developed a fuller range of male skincare products. This reflected
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Case Scenario 1: Impact of online shopping on shopping centres in Australia Industry The industry in question is the Australian Shopping Centre industry. Value Chain Value chain is not really relevant as the shopping centre spaces are simply rented out. Industry Life Cycle The industry is currently in the Maturity stage of its life cycle however could be entering into the shake-out stage in as little as 5 years. The figures provided by Mary Meekers suggest that online shopping will account
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Received 24 April 2007; accepted 31 July 2007 Abstract This article reviews ‘event tourism’ as both professional practice and a field of academic study. The origins and evolution of research on event tourism are pinpointed through both chronological and thematic literature reviews. A conceptual model of the core phenomenon and key themes in event tourism studies is provided as a framework for spurring theoretical advancement, identifying research gaps, and assisting professional practice. Conclusions
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Case Study 4: Cheating and NASCAR: Who’s at the Wheel? This paper embarks on a road trip to NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, to take a close look at why cheating occurs within that organization. Two arguments drive the article, namely that NASCAR (1) may not be able to stop cheating particularly within the current context, and (2) might not want or be motivated to stop cheating. Obstacles complicating NASCAR''s efforts to stop cheating include the long-standing
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INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY VOLUME 8, NUMBER 1 2004-2005 Assessing A Firm’s Future Financial Health Alicia Kritsonis MBA Graduate Student California State University, Dominquez Hills ABSTRACT The purpose of this article is to explain a step-by-step process that can assess whether a firm will remain in balance over the next two to three years. Various financial ratios will be discussed as a critical aspect of this process analysis. A case study of assessing the future health of the Harley Davidson, Inc
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extends to 14 product ranges worldwide from suncare to facial moisturisers, deodorant and shower products. In 1980 when Beiersdorf, the international company that owns NIVEA, launched its NIVEA FOR MEN ® range internationally, it broke new ground with its aftershave balm product. It was the first balm on the market that did not contain alcohol, which can irritate the skin. It proved to be very popular with consumers. In 1993, NIVEA FOR MEN developed a fuller range of male skincare products. This reflected
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2014). “All associates’ daily behaviors, whether serving members or educating themselves toward improved business practices, are guided by this Vision and Wellbridge’s Core Values to have a daily mission of improving lives through fitness, wellness, sports and fun” (Wellbridge
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