JÖ N K Ö P I N G I N T E R N A T I O N A L BU SI N E SS SC H O O L JÖ N KÖ P IN G U N IVERSITY F actors A ffecting C onsumer R esistance t o Innovation -A study of Smartphones- Master Thesis within Business Administration Author: Kamran Khan Kim Hyunwoo Tutor: Desalegn Abraha Jönköping May 2009 Abstract Background: In mobile phone industry, Smartphones are gaining popularity as an effective communication tool, providing users with “Smart” functionalities of both cell
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express sincere thanks to my supervisor Ms. Åsa Lillhannus, who encouraged me to write thesis on this topic and always welcomed my opinions. Furthermore, she used her professional knowledge to provide good suggestions for my study. I also want to give thanks to Cao Wen and He Mengdi who help me to conduct and test the questionnaires. Thanks to Qin Ziyin who always discussed with me the research and gave her advice. I want to thank all my friends who support me during the whole
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Karlstad University A Study of Factors Affecting on Men’s Skin Care Products Purchasing, Particularly in Karlstad, Sweden A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Business Administration School of Graduate Studies Master Thesis – One year program (FEAD 01) Karlstad University Academic Year 2010 Thesis Advisors: Per Skålén Sofia Molander Chanintorn Moungkhem 860119-T219 Jiraporn Surakiatpinyo 860926-T204 Karlstads universitet 651
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management of businesses and corporations. The course represents an extension of the frameworks and materials learned in BUAD 497. In particular, MOR 465 focuses on four main substantive areas of interest: Module 1: Basics of Corporate Strategy Module 2: Competitive Rivalries Module 3: Managing Strategic Change Module 4: Academic Research on Strategy Module 1: Basics of Corporate Strategy extends the frameworks and cases taught in BUAD 497 on “Corporate Strategy”, meaning issues that companies with
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competitive advantage (SCA) and strategic positioning (SP) and seeks to develop a framework on determinants of SP and SCA in the food industry following the case study approach. Design/methodology/approach – This paper analyzes the concepts of strategic positioning and sustainable competitive advantage and their interrelation. The qualitative study of three beverage producers is conducted. Cases are analyzed based on the theoretical models discussed in the first part of the paper. Findings - This paper provides
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Existential Case Study of George Costanza A Conceptualization and Treatment Plan Abstract An existential case study of G.C. was developed to address his maladaptive behaviors caused from strong generalized anxiety, relational, and employment concerns. The treatment was prompted by his employer who wanted to make sure G.C. could work professionally. A brief introduction of G.C. is followed by an introduction to Existential therapy and its theory and principles. Existential psychotherapy, with
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Chapter one. It is devoted primarily to justifying the research work. Accordingly, the following headings are discussed: Background of the Study, Statement of the study, Objectives of the study, Research Questions, Significance of the study, Scope and Limitation(s), Definition of terms and the Organization of the study or Chapters 1.1 Background of the Study The Rural Banking concept was introduced in the mid-1970s. The motives were to mobilize savings from the rural areas and in turn make institutional
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Journal of Socio-Economics 29 (2000) 21–37 Is it necessary to have Islamic economics? M. Umer Chapra*,1 Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, Riyadh 11169, Saudi Arabian If Islam can be shown to be capable of providing fruitful vision to illuminate the modern conscience, then all mankind and not only Muslims, have a stake in the outcome. (Marshall Hodgson, 1977, Vol. 3, p. 441) Apart from the Islamic world, where fundamentalist political tendencies are quite marked, the global political scene is
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Journal of Management 1999, Vol. 25, No. 3, 385– 415 Human Resources Management: Some New Directions Gerald R. Ferris University of Mississippi Wayne A. Hochwarter University of Alabama M. Ronald Buckley University of Oklahoma Gloria Harrell-Cook Mississippi State University Dwight D. Frink University of Mississippi The theory, research, and practice of Human Resource Management (HRM) has evolved considerably over the past century, and experienced a major transformation
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Seminar – 7 Chapter 7 Financial Responsibility Centers Financial Result Control System Financial Result Control System results are defined in monetary terms, most commonly in terms of accounting measures such as revenues, costs, profits, and returns. Advantages of Financial Result Control System Financial objectives are paramount in for-profit firms. Financial measures provide a “summary” measure of performance by aggregating the effects of a broad range of operating initiatives across
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