___________________________ On the Economics of Regional Powers: Comparing China‚ India‚ Brazil‚ and South Africa Robert Kappel No 145 www.giga-hamburg.de/workingpapers September 2010 GIGA Working Papers serve to disseminate the research results of work in progress prior to publicaton to encourage the exchange of ideas and academic debate. Inclusion of a paper in the Working Papers series does not constitute publication and should not limit publication in any other venue. Copyright
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52 SJWEH Suppl 2008‚ no 6 Validity and reliability of the job content questionnaire in formal and informal jobs in Brazil by Tânia Maria de Araújo‚ PhD‚1 Robert Karasek‚ PhD 2 de Araújo TM‚ Karasek R. Validity and reliability of the job content questionnaire in formal and informal jobs in Brazil. SJWEH Suppl. 2008;(6):52–59. Objectives This study evaluated the job content questionnaire (JCQ) in measuring work psychology aspects with respect to formal and informal jobs in Brazilian occupational
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The Captaincy System: differences between Portuguese rule and local authority in Colonial Brazil The discovery of Brazil came about in the first half of 1500‚ when a Portuguese commander named Pedro Álvares Cabral landed on a beach in what is now the state of Bahia. King Manuel of Portugal had commissioned an ocean fleet larger than any of its predecessors‚ able to carry over a thousand people‚ and had then offered Cabral the caravels so he could set off with an experienced crew and head to
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below those for public sector comparators‚ and the hospital provides clinical services at lower cost than government-operated hospitals. Moreover‚ all performance targets have been met‚ patient volumes increased by 30 percent in the first year. BRAZIL The Bahia State Government entered into contracts with private firms for the management of 12 new public hospitals‚ constructed and financed by the government. The government ’s aim is to increase efficiency‚ improve quality‚ and transfer operational
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Aim: Investigate the effect of different temperatures and chemicals including various pH levels‚ alcohol and detergent on the cell membrane structure as well as function. Hypothesis: Increasing the temperature and pH levels which the beetroot membrane cells are exposed to will increase the amount of dye that passes out of the membrane. Materials: Part A • Bunsen Burner‚ Tripod and a Wire Gauze • 250mL Beaker • A 100° thermometer • Matches • 10mL measuring cylinder • Sticky labels and a Pen
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the large influx of western business into mainland China‚ which Chinese believed not to respect their traditions. Because of this the Chinese are becoming even more protective of their traditions and culture. The second culture incident happened in Brazil in the early nineties. KFC enjoyed initial success with the opening of their restaurants in Rio de Janerio. However very quickly their sales began to drop and the local population would not visit their stores. KFC struggled to find an answer to their
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trash bags in Brazil | Synopsis Ad- Lider Embalagens‚ SA was founded in 1970. The company headquartered in the town of Tres Rios‚ Rio de Jeneiro is one of Brazil’s largest manufacturers of plastic bags and packaging. A commercial office is located in the city of Rio de Jenerio. The company controls Ad- lider transportation‚ a trucking firm that distributes its products. The firm sells direct to large accounts and uses 43 specialized distributors to cover other accounts throughout Brazil. This company
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Synopsis: This case basically talks about Ad- Liner Packaging Inc‚ Brazil’s largest manufacturer of plastic bags and packaging‚ and their decision of launching of new drawstring trash bags named Climp Fecha Facil. With the investment of one million dollars already done to purchase new machines for production of the new trash bags the stake seem to be high. Market analysis regarding perceived acceptance‚ packaging preferences and the perceived feature for the new trash bag are done with three focus
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Good evening Ladies‚ Gentlemen and Members of Brazilian Congress. I have come here today as a representative of the A.D.P.A.‚ Anti-Death Penalty Association*‚ to tell you why Brazil must not adopt the death penalty. Due to the murderers which appear every day on the news‚ the population of Brazil has considered the possibility that the death penalty might be the best solution. My answer to these people is "No". According to Amnesty International‚ only last year‚ 1146 prisoners were executed
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Brazil Apparel And Footwear Market to Reach USD 154‚251.6 million by 2017: Ken Research Women apparel and footwear category has grown dynamically over the years on account of wide variety of products available‚ increasing penetration of women in the working population in Brazil‚ growth of different channels of media‚ inclining prevalence of foreign brands as well as the augment in latest fashion trends in the market. Addtionally‚ in a gamut of clothing and footwear categories such as leather
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