Origin of the Electric Fan (Worldwide) The earliest electric fans appeared in the early 1880’s. The fan was basically a blade attached to an electric motor. The development of the fields of Electrical Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering paralleled each other in the industry of electric fans. The early electric motors were bipolar. They were direct current, with all exposed workings. The early blades were adapted from the windmill; with usually six pies shaped flat leafs of
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1. Introduction In the challenges of global competition, companies worldwide are exploring different approaches to cut operation costs, improve product / service quality and meet rising customer’s expectation. According to Talha (2002), in order to compete effectively in global context, business firms must also have the flexibility to cope with short product life cycles, demands for greater product variety from more segmented customers and increasing international competition. One of the approaches
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India around Rs 1lakh i.e approximately USD 2000. It is manufactured by Tata Motor Limited, the largest automobile company in India. It’s Chairman, Mr Ratan Tata envisions that Tata Nano to become a “People’s car“which is affordable by almost everybody. Tata Nano was first launched in India on 1st April 2009 and expected to be in Indian market by July 2009. Since launching, it has created a huge buzz all over India. Within the first two days of lunching, it has received 5500 booking. The figures keep
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CHAPTER 1 An Overview of Financial Management SOURCE: Courtesy BEN & JERRY’S HOMEMADE, INC. www.benjerry.com STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE $ BEN & JERRY'S F or many companies, the decision would have been an easy “yes.” However, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. has always taken pride in doing things make money. For example, in a recent article in Fortune magazine, Alex Taylor III commented that, “Operating a business is tough enough. Once you add social goals to the demands of serving
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Project Motorcycle – The Comprehensive Project Plan Kim Washington Project Management Professor George Dollar August 18, 2015 Describe the project scope and project management plan The Kim’s Motorcycles Board of Directors is composed of accomplished leaders from a range of industries who meet regularly to review Company objectives and plan for future growth. These individuals draw on their diverse backgrounds and experiences. They are proud at Kim’s Bikes enthusiasts, and they work to ensure
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Professor, Department of Actuarial Studies, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico and Professor, School of Business, University of Nottingham In the NAFTA, the United States agreed to phase out restrictions on the operation of Mexican trucking companies in the United States. When the deadlines came, the Clinton Administration chose to maintain the restrictions. Following a NAFTA panel ruling against the United States, the Bush Administration announced it would remove the restrictions. The decision
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importantly it will deliver superior shareholder value to you. As always. Profitability Profit before tax Operating margin EBITDA margin Return on assets Return on equity Balance Sheet Total assets Total equity attributable to equity holders of the company Current ratio Staff Information No. of staff Staff costs to revenue Revenue per employee % RM’000 RM million RM million times RM million % % % % 2010 99.1 10.4 16.0 8.0 8.1 2009 109.3 9.1 14.5 5.9 9.6 2008 (0.5) 9.4 13.7 6.2 (4.4) 2007
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governance and ethical practices in business and honour the rights of all racial, religious and gender sections in our society. LAXAPANA BATTERIES PLC / Annual Report 2010-2011 1 Contents Our Mission Notice of Meeting Chairman’s Review Company Profile Board of Directors Annual Report of the Board of Directors Audit Committee Report Independent Auditors’ Report to the Shareholders Income Statement Balance Sheet Statement of Changes In Equity Cash Flow Statement Notes to the Financial Statements
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owner that also manages the firm. Remember, however, that the one owner is a shareholder of the firm. In a larger business, there may be many levels of management and staff. They don't necessarily own the firm. Do they profit at all from the business except for their salaries and employee benefits? Only if they own shares of stock in the company. Some businesses offer shares of stock to their employees at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Conflicts Between Owners and Managers
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Chapter 01 Investments: Background and Issues Multiple Choice Questions 1. Financial assets represent _____ of total assets of U.S. households. A. over 60% B. over 90% C. under 10% D. about 30% 2. Real assets in the economy include all but which one of the following? A. Land B. Buildings C. Consumer durables D. Common stock 3. Net worth represents _____ of the liabilities and net worth of commercial banks. A. about 50% B. about 90% C. about 10% D. about
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