operations back in 1987. From 1987 to 2013‚ SMRT has grown from a medium sized corporation to a billion dollar Multi-national Company. SMRT now controls the far-reaching MRT and the light rail (LRT) system in Singapore which includes 93 stations which spreads over 136.4 km (as of 2013). Beside the MRT and LRT‚ SMRT as well owns a fleet of 1‚050 Buses which seamlessly connect people to their destination. It was as if this was not enough. The monopolistic company as well a fleet of 3‚000 taxis which
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The problems and benefits of privatization of public sector organizations Generally‚ privatization has been defined in provisions of the transfer of enterprise ownership from the public to the private sector. More generally‚ privatization refers to shifting the status of a business‚ service or industry from state‚ government or public to private ownership on control. Privatization can be strictly defined to include only cases of the sale of 100 percent‚ or at least a majority share of a Sale of
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Business Matters and Events The Heritage Hotel Manila functions as an outstanding business hotel in Manila and offers the following facilities for the business traveller: Ground Floor: Cyber Room with Broadband Internet access and computer work stations 9th Floor: Millennium Club Lounge with private meeting rooms Classic Relaxation and Leisure The Lobby Lounge offers nightly live entertainment by some of the city’s versatile pianist and singers along with light snacks over cocktails. It is
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Fernandez‚ Alyssa Paula R. Ateneo de Manila University‚ Philippines February 29‚ 2012 Simulation in Philippine Media and Advertising Introduction If advertisements have no influence in consumers‚ companies wouldn’t spend millions on advertising (Kilbourne). Baudrillard’s concept of simulation’s presence in Philippine media and advertising pre-fabricates the consumer society’s needs‚ wants and preferences. In this paper‚ simulation and hyperreality is discussed‚ and also the connection between
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Good morning I bid to the teachers and friends‚ and welcome to the German exchange students. As the President of the English Language Society‚ I have been asked by my teacher advisor to give a welcoming speech to the German students and give the information about our school and country‚ Malaysia. PERMATApintar Education Programme (The High School Programme) is a full boarding high school situated at UKM‚ Bangi Selangor. It is built in 2009 and it is Malaysia’s first and only centre for
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Malaysian Transportation History Transportation in Malaysia INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to define the transportation system and its assets in Malaysia providing a brief history of the country’s transportation and examine the different means through which passengers and goods are moved from one place to another with emphasis on technology development and its overall impact on transportation. The paper will also explore the Malaysian culture looking at the origin of multiculturalism
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which is a severe challenge to the local traffic situation. (Transport Committee‚ 2008) Thus‚ light rail transit systems (LRT) could be the ideal solution to traffic problem. However‚ the high cost might limit the scale of this method. Electronic toll collection system (ETC) is regarded as another option with relatively low cost. This report will compare the feasibility of ETC and LRT systems in terms of cost‚ effectiveness and social acceptance‚ thereby exploring the most suitable method to traffic
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In this aggressive-competitive age in the advertising industry‚ business will definitely not approach to your business unless you approach them first. By implementing the Public Relations (PR) Marketing Strategy‚ Falcon Advertising can attract more sales from the customers by providing them the highest degree of satisfaction on their demands towards our service. Besides leading more sales to the company‚ PR allows the company to strengthen its brand image through communication tools that are generally
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GROUP PROJECT Candidate Name: Natasha Lama Candidate No: 1008 Centre No: MY 238 School: Cempaka International Ladies College IGSCE Exam Submission: May/June 2014 Examinations Subject: Global Perspectives Coursework: Group Project Word Count - Project Paper : 1377 words Word Count - Individual Evaluation: 1655 words Date of Submission: 29 March 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS No Title 1 Project Proposal Form 2 Group Project Paper (i) Background Information (ii) Information Gathering
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(Anishaa) Andorra: • Principality of Andorra • Southwestern Europe‚ Pyrenees mountains‚ on the border between France and Spain • Snowy‚ cold winters and warm‚ dry summers • Mountainous terrain (dissected by narrow valleys) • Languages: Catalan (official language)‚ Spanish‚ Portuguese and French • Ruled by co-princes: The President of France and the Bishop of Urgel. • Flag: 3 vertical bands of blue yellow and red combine the French and Spanish colours • VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR = Strength United
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