[NOVEMBER The Nature of the Firm By R. H. COASE ECONOMIC theory has suffered in the past from a failure to state clearly its assumptions. Economists in building up a theory have often omitted to examine the foundations on which it was erected. This examination is‚ however‚ essential not only to prevent the misunderstanding and needless controversy which arise from a lack of knowledge of the assumptions on which a theory is based‚ but also because of the extreme importance for economics of
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Specialised Translation Issue 13 – January 2010 Coping Strategies for Fast Delivery in Simultaneous Interpretation Changshuan Li‚ Beijing Foreign Studies University ABSTRACT Fast speech is the arch enemy of simultaneous interpreters. Prior preparation may address deficiencies in knowledge and terminology‚ and to some extent‚ alleviate the pressure of speed of delivery. But if the speed is beyond a certain limit‚ no interpreter can transmit the message in full‚ even if he/she is an expert in
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HBR Case Review: Can You Say What Your Strategy Is? David J. Collins & Michael G. Rukstad Issue: * Executives cannot articulate the objective‚ scope and advantage of their business in a simple (35 word) statement. Supported By: * Leaders assume that strategic planning process will be communicated succinctly and ensures success. Proposed Solution: * Leaders must draft a simple‚ clear‚ succinct strategy statement that everyone can internalize and use as a guiding light
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The authors of the book Firms of Endearment (FoE) are calling present times as the “Age of Transcendence”. They suggest that today’s population wants more out of life than just material returns (p.xxxvii). People are looking towards self-realization and self-actualization more than ever. The authors build up enough evidence throughout the book to support on what they call the “stakeholder relationship management” (SRM) business model‚ that is based on Edward Freeman’s book (p.32). They clarify that
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made for 3 to 5 subjects‚ which is most recommended‚ or have a different colored notebook for each subject you have to study for. 2 Make each section of the book a different subject topic. Such topics include: Math‚ Science‚ English‚ etc. for basic school subjects‚ or more specific subjects if you are in college or university. 3 Optional: Make a table of contents. Every section could have a table of contents telling what is in that subjects section in case you need to find one particular
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Survival strategies for Local Companies in Emerging Markets In battles for emerging markets‚ big multinationals don’t hold all the advantages. However‚ local markets do get affected. The local markets suddenly face foreign multi-national rivals with many advantages: in terms of financial technology‚ financial resources‚ superior products‚ powerful brands‚ and seasoned marketing and management skills. Often‚ the survival of the local players in the markets that are emerging is at stake.
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Go to Market Strategy Chapter 4: Aligning With Your Customers What causes a product‚ channel or marketing initiative to fail? They never start with the customer. The success of every decision you make depends on how well you understand your customers. Their specific needs must shape and define your products and services. The Two Traps You Absolutely Must Avoid 1. The ’no research’ trap • Decisions based on ’gut feeling’ • If research is done‚ it’s by purchasing third party reports • Example:
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record of all transactions relating to international trade. Current account: shows a value of all imports and exports over a period of time. Capital account: records flows of money into and out of a country resulting from transactions relating to savings investments and speculations. Economic Growth An increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services‚ compared from one period of time to another. Economic growth can be measured in nominal terms‚ which include
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Movie: The Firm Sydney Pollack’s film The Firm is a drama based on an desire to escape from the law firm (Berndini‚ Lambert‚ and Lock) from which he was hired. The relatively small but wealthy firm wines and dines the ambitious Harvard Law Graduate’s (played by Tom Cruise) with money and gifts in order to make him part of their team. Overwhelmed by the gracious treatment and substantial offer Mitch McDeere takes the offer to be part of the Firm. The firm gets them caught up in a affluent lifestyle
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serves other important functions as well. It plays a major role in educating the public about snake and their ecology. Furthermore‚ snake meat is very nutritious‚ high in protein‚ minerals‚ and good for the blood. A kilogram of snake meat can be sold from USD 16 to 29. Therefore‚ meat could be another product of the snake farm. Snake venom is highly modified saliva that is produced by special glands of certain species of snakes. The gland which secretes the zootoxin
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