THE ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS OF GLOBALIZATION CHAPTER 2 Chapter 2 The economic dimensions of globalization While the globalization process is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon, some of its most visible and influential aspects are economic in nature. This chapter contains an analysis, from a global standpoint, of major trends in trade, investment, finance, macroeconomic regimes and international labour mobility. This analysis covers a long period in history, from the last quarter of the
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forwardlooking information. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include among others: economic, business and political conditions in South Africa; decreases in the market price
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2 01 2 A N N UA L R E PO R T — 1 2012 Annual Report Every day, millions of people around the globe choose to make Yahoo! a part of their daily digital routines. Yahoo! is relentlessly focused on making the world’s daily habits inspiring and entertaining. We’re well positioned to serve users’ everyday passions and needs — whether they’re searching for information, emailing, sharing photos of their families or friends, or simply checking the weather, sports scores or stock quotes. We are
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012 Commission file number: 1-5256 V. F. CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 23-1180120 (I.R.S. employer identification number) 105 Corporate Center Boulevard Greensboro, North Carolina
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the return available in the capital market. If any investment earns a rate of return equal to the opportunity cost of capital, the NPV of that investment is zero. NPV = −$1,300,000 + ($1,500,000/1.10) = +$63,636 Since the NPV is positive, you would construct the motel. Alternatively, we can compute r as follows: r = ($1,500,000/$1,300,000) – 1 = 0.1539 = 15.39% Since the rate of return is greater than the cost of capital, you would construct the motel. 3. Investment (1) NPV Return 2. − 10,000
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014 1. HIGHLIGHTS The financial and operating highlights for Air Canada for the periods indicated are as follows. FOURTH QUARTER CANADIAN DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED 2014 2013 FULL YEAR $ Change 2014 2013 $ Change FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE METRICS Operating revenues 3,104 2,894 210 13,272 12,382 890 106 135 (29) 815 619 196 (206) (141) (65) (710) (617) (93) (100) (6) (94)
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50 years save money and live better of helping customers 2012 Annual Report 1960s 1962: On July 2, Sam Walton opens his first Walmart in Rogers, Ark. 1967: The Waltons now own 24 stores, ringing up $12.7 million in sales. 1969: The company officially incorporates as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 1970s 1970: Walmart becomes a publicly traded company on October 1. 1971: The company’s first distribution center is opened in Bentonville, Ark. 1972: Walmart is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
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Commercial Code) Research and development Business processes Legal matters Risk report Outlook contents 40 ▼ net assets, financial position and earnings performance Sales revenue at prior year level Despite the negative effect of exchange rate movements, the Volkswagen Group generated sales revenue at the level of the previous year. However, earnings reflected unfavourable underlying conditions and special items. 12 ▼ letter to our shareholders Change and progress Our efforts are
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Proposed Accounting Standards Update (Revised) Issued: May 16, 2013 Comments Due: September 13, 2013 Leases (Topic 842) a revision of the 2010 proposed FASB Accounting Standards Update, Leases (Topic 840) This Exposure Draft of a proposed Accounting Standards Update of Topic 842 is issued by the Board for public comment. Comments can be provided using the electronic feedback form available on the FASB website. Written comments should be addressed to: Technical Director File Reference No
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reactions to environmental changes or shifting of assumptions iii. Ploy: specific manoeuvre at the tactical level with a short time horizon iv. Position: the location of an organization relative to its competitors and other environmental factors v. Perspective: gestalt or personality of the organization HR Planning Notebook 1.1 – Description of Strategy Strategy: declaration of intent (considered as both plan and purpose) Strategic Intent: tangible corporate goal; point of view
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