armies, bureaucrats, and chiefs” (Diamond, p. 55). The isolation and small geographic size of the Chatham Islands resulted in the Moriori’s limited population with simplistic technology and virtually no political or economic organization. In contrast, the Maori had a climate suitable for agriculture and a larger island, resulting in an increase in population and the ability to support craftsmen, ultimately ensuing in the acquirance of more advanced technology, such as tools and weapons (Diamond, p. 56)
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Homework 2 Task 1: “Think” and “Reflect” Questions - based on the lessons so far 1) Explain the difference between standardisation and customisation. Standardisation means that companies learn to operate as if the world were one large market – ignoring regional and superficial differences (Levitt). To speak specifically, executives aim to sale the global products what are the best-value product with high quality, best technology and low prices in different national markets. Its mission
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The University of Chicago Red Ink in the Rearview Mirror: Local Fiscal Conditions and the Issuance of Traffic Tickets Author(s): Thomas A. Garrett and Gary A. Wagner Source: Journal of Law and Economics, Vol. 52, No. 1 (February 2009), pp. 71-90 Published by: The University of Chicago Press Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/589702 . Accessed: 12/03/2011 22:11 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR's Terms and Conditions of Use, available at . http://www
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The History and Analysis of the Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceuticals Industry Analysis 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Origins and Evolution Environmental Analysis (PEST) Structural Industry Analysis (Porter’s Five Forces) Strategic Issues Facing The Industry Analysis of Key Industry Participants and Strategy Pfizer – SWOT Analysis and Strategy Review Conclusion References 2 2 4 5 6 8 10 10 i Pharmaceuticals Industry Analysis Executive Summary This report provides an analytical
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Government Support 9 6. Conclusion 9 7. References 10 1. Introduction India is one of the largest countries in the world. It is becoming a lucrative market for processed food imports, popular because of a growing population of 1.2billon. New Zealand exporters have found the biggest market potential is for processed foods such as milk and dairy, coffee and carbonated drinks, and seafood. Fonterra have invested in India and want to keep sustainable development. India
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technology and legal. The functioning of the health care system in economic development has become an influential issue. Health care is a predominant industry in the United States and is expected to develop further. Health care performance influences the economic growth in several rural communities. The health care system could be an influential organization and supplier of economic development or unimportant segment of the local economic model (Shinberger, 2005). As medical technology evolves, understanding
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Continuing the deforestation in order to use the land for other means of resources would harshly alter the economy of South America entirely and further affect the import/export economy of the United States and others. In addition to its economic influence, the Amazon Rainforest regions have aided advancements in medicine and scientific breakthroughs. Many explorations and scientific research of animal and plant life in the Amazon Rainforest have led to the discovery of cures to many diseases and
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1. Introduction 1.1 Indian Textile Industry India is a traditional textile-producing country with textiles in general, and cotton in particular, being major industries for the country. India is among the world’s top producers of yarns and fabrics, and the export quality of its products is ever increasing. Textile Industry is one of the largest and oldest industries in India. Textile Industry in India is a self-reliant and independent industry and has great diversification and versatility. The
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which are inherent in the creation of the welfare state. First of all a process for the achievement of the basic needs of the citizens (questionable what are the basic needs), latterly equality, seen as same opportunities without racial or social influence, and lastly liberty, conceived as ‘negative’ liberty of coercive ‘redistribution’ in order to achieve a moral and social congruence between all the individuals. However, welfare state, even if based on ethic-philosophical findings, has many implications
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Urbanization and growth rely on each other like cause and effect. However; when one asks does urbanization trigger economic growth and development, or is economic growth and development the result of urbanization is like asking which came first the chicken or the egg? Urbanization and growth rely on each other, however; does there come a point in which the diseconomies start to outweigh the benefits of agglomeration? Annez and Buckley state in Urbanization and Growth: Setting the Context
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