CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION A parallel mechanism is a closed-loop mechanism of which the end-effector is connected to the base by a multitude of independent kinematic chains. Generally it comprises two platforms which are connected by joints or legs acting in parallel. In recent years, parallel kinematic mechanisms have attracted a lot of attention from the academic and industrial communities due to their potential applications not only as robot manipulators but also as
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together with substances trapped within are moved out of the lungs, is an important defence mechanism of the human body. Drugs may alter this process, such that it is necessary to know the effect of the drugs on MCC. Indeed, agents stimulating MCC may be used therapeutically in respiratory medicine, especially in patients suspected of having an impairment of their mucociliary transport system. In contrast, caution should be taken with drugs depressing MCC as an undesired side-effect, independently
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DESIGN CONCEPT “Geometry: A rationale to create a form” Architecture begins with Geometry. All of nature evolves out of simple geometric patterns incorporated within the molecular "seed" structure. Each of these basic patterns contains information that enables animals, plants, minerals (and humans) to develop into complex and beautiful forms, each with an intrinsic awareness of its location in space and time. The exact measurements and alignments are all based on geometric patterns. Basic Geometry
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notify consumers about what information is being collected, how that information will be used, who that information will be shared with, and how individuals can contact the organization with any complaints. Consumers must be provided with an opt-out mechanism for any secondary uses of data and for disclosures to third parties. For sensitive information, participants must opt in before providing data that will be
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Hanges, 2000, pp4.). Following is the introduction of supporting theory behind the case, then before drawing a creative HRD plan, I will give the main reason and consequence of problems in the case. By doing this, I will offer two possible plans and compare them, which will finally lead to the conclusion. 1. Relevant Theory 1.1 Porter’s theory is not the unassailable First of all, it is essential to understand why a single HR usually caused several subsequent effects. It is very clear seem from
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Agency Problems and Dividend Policies Around the World Rafael La Porta, Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes, Andrei Shleifer and Robert W. Vishny* January 1999 Abstract This paper outlines and tests two agency models of dividends. According to the “outcome” model, dividends are the result of effective pressure by minority shareholders to force corporate insiders to disgorge cash. According to the “substitute” model, insiders interested in issuing equity in the future choose to pay dividends to establish
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Agency Problems and Dividend Policies Around the World Rafael La Porta, Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes, Andrei Shleifer and Robert W. Vishny* January 1999 Abstract This paper outlines and tests two agency models of dividends. According to the “outcome” model, dividends are the result of effective pressure by minority shareholders to force corporate insiders to disgorge cash. According to the “substitute” model, insiders interested in issuing equity in the future choose to pay dividends to establish
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com/locate/aos The effects of the interactive use of management control systems on product innovation Josep Bisbe a a,* , David Otley b ESADE Business School, Universitat Ramon Llull. Avda, Pedralbes 60-62, 08034 Barcelona Spain b Department of Accounting and Finance, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YX, UK Abstract SimonsÕ Ôlevers of controlÕ framework indicates that an interactive use of management control systems (MCS) contributes to fostering successful product innovation
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project may benefit both the team I lead and the organisation as a whole. 1.1 Context I work for a relatively small Integrated Service which is part of a Local Authority. Over the last three years many individual services under Local Authority control have been brought together under one umbrella. Each of the services still maintains their individual function and purpose but work closely
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I: IntroductionIn what follows I shall develop an institutional analysis of modernity with cultural and epistemological overtones. In so doing, I differ substantially from most current discussions, in which these emphases are reversed. What is modernity? As a first approximation, let us simply say the following: "modernity" refers to modes of social life or organisation which emerged in Europe from about the seventeenth century onwards and which subsequently became more or less worldwide in their
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