ethical foods remains at 5 per cent of sales. This paper investigates the purchasing process for green consumers in relation to consumer technology products in the UK. Data were collected from 81 self-declared green consumers through in depth interviews on recent purchases of technology products. A green consumer purchasing model and success criteria for closing the gap between green consumers’ values and their behaviour are developed. The paper concludes that incentives and single issue labels (like
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POSSIBLE HEALTH OUTCOMES American College of Physicians A White Paper 2009 Controlling Health Care Costs While Promoting the Best Possible Health Outcomes Summary of Position Paper Approved by the ACP Board of Regents, September 2009 What are the Major Drivers of Health Care Costs? Major drivers of health care costs include: inappropriate utilization especially of advanced medical technology, lack of patient involvement in decision-making, payment system distortions that encourage over-use, high prices
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S. Gibson* Federal Reserve Board Abstract Financial dealer firms have invested heavily in recent years to develop information systems for risk measurement. I take it as given that technological progress is likely to continue at a rapid pace, making it less expensive for financial firms to assemble risk information. I look beyond questions of risk measurement methodology to investigate the implications of risk management information systems. By examining several theoretical models of the firm
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monthly report is also produced to keep track of business. Financial data is analysed in order to maximise profitability and cost efficiency. E.g. Financial monthly report shows high overheads –Essex network communications consultancy restructure making savings on costs Market conditions must be analysed before entering business to ensure the business is competitive and the service / goods supplied must be coherent with market values. Pricing of goods / service should be level or thereabouts of
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according to the unique character of maritime logistics. With the guidance of modern management theory and management innovation theory, this paper discusses the cost reduction strategies and green strategies in global maritime logistics, and presents the idea that management is an objective requirement for maritime logistics development in the new situation. The paper summarizes the achievements and deficiencies in maritime logistics innovation of cost reduction strategies in the implementation of green
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Abstract This paper discusses the importance of MIS in the decision-making of commercial banks in Butembo city. The discussion starts with the review of literatures on the importance of MIS in our world today. The qualitative method of research is applied where; some bank managers were interviewed to collect data. The findings reveal that commercial banks in Butembo city are integrating technology in their daily activities. Mangers do use information systems in making every day decision at their level
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set of acceptable principles that guide the way individuals should act in a given situation. Utilitarian Ethics is morally right acts that bring the most happiness to individuals. For instance, utilitarian ethics main focus is happiness and what decision will produce the maximum amount of happiness for everyone involved. Jeremy Bentham believed that individuals were governed by two masters, which are pleasure and pain. The utility test helps individuals select the best outcome that will result
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What is the difference between information technology and information systems? An information system is a set of interrelated components designed to work together to create, modify, store, and distribute information to support decision making and control in an organization. This is accomplished through the use of information technology which consists of all the hardware and software that an organization uses to achieve its objectives. For example, hardware includes servers, PCs, storage devices
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various definitions of the term “Business Intelligence” and determines that regardless the definition is a “means” to “end”, which sound business or organizational decision making, specifically in strategic planning and management. It also presents several important differentiation of Business Intelligence from data-centric technologies, and enterprise applications. It describes business intelligence architecture and its components. It identifies capabilities and benefits to be derive from it, barriers
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Accounting Standard Boards IASB: International Accounting Standard Board IFRS: International Financial Reporting Standards IIAA: International Institute for Analytics IIRC: International Integrated Reporting Council IT: Information Technology ICR: Integrated Corporate Reporting KPI: Key Performance Indicator ROI: Return On Investment SAP HANA: In-memory
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