The Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) is a popular meteorological drought index that is commonly used in the U.S. along with the Palmer Hydrological Drought Index (PHDI) and the Palmer Moisture Anomaly Index (Z-index). Using precipitation and air temperature as inputs‚ the Palmer indices estimate moisture supply and demand within a simple two-layered soil moisture model
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Managerial Economics Market Analysis Report – Cruise Sector Blue Group #9 Matteo Tuninetto Frosina Bollo Antonio Marchitelli Anna Rottmayr ME – Market Analysis Report Blue Group # 9 Page 1 of 14 Content 1. Market definition 3 2. Cost structure 3 2.1. Capex vs. Opex 4 2.2. Fixed vs. variable costs 5 2.3. Entry costs 6 3. Demand drivers 7 3.1. Purchase decisions 8 3.2. Trends in demand that affect revenues 8 4. Competitive situation 9 4.1. Market Concentration 10 4
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Philippines has a GDP of US$188.719 in 2010. Our country is said to be an agricultural country but now it is being industrialized and currently the 32nd largest economy in the world. It is also considered one of the largest mining countries‚ with an estimated $1 trillion in mineral wealth. We produce metals like gold‚ nickel‚ copper and chromite and non-metals like asbestos‚ asphalt‚ sulfur and marble. We really can’t deny that agriculture helps a lot in our country’s GDP‚ by exporting abaca‚ bananas
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Introduction : Nowadays‚ many organisation are outsourcing their non- core activities to an external agents. Distribution is one of these activities as distribution consider as a non-core activity for many firms. Although‚ there are many advantage for outsourcing‚ there are also risks and disadvantage in this process. In this essay I would explain the term outsourcing and explain why organisations are preferring to outsource some of its functions in today’s environment. Also‚ in this essay
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HRM Assignment Abstract: In this assignment‚ as Human Resources (herein “HR”) Manager‚ I’m going to write a report to my HR director outlining the following things: I. The importance of Human Resources Management (herein “HRM”) to my organization II. How to link HR strategy to my organization business’ strategy III. How would I make effective use of job descriptions and job specifications as management tools to benefit my organization? I. The importance of Human Resources Management
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SHALL BE USED ON ONE’S OWN RISK. THE PUBLISHER OR AUTHOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY USE OF THE SAME. REAL ESTATE SECTOR IN INDIA INDEX OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION PRESENT SCENARIO OF REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE MARKET GROWTH DRIVERS IN REAL ESTATE RISKS INVOLVED IN THE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT MARKET THE CHALLENGES POLICY INITIATIVES CONCLUSION REAL ESTATE SECTOR IN INDIA OVERVIEW While India continues to be one of the fastest growing economies‚ this pace of growth is unlikely to
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FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS – POWER SECTOR SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SUBMITTED TO: PROF. HEMA BINDU KOTA SUBMITTED BY: BALJINDER SINGH 27113 NRIPENDRA SINGH 27067 NIKHIL VASU 27124 SHABAD KAPOOR 27007 SHILPA J 27074 SHRIKANT SHARMA 27134 VINIT GOGRI 27057 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Introduction Economics experts and various studies conducted across the globe envisage
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CRM in Indian retail sector K. Sarada madhavi ABSTRACT Retail is India ’s largest industry‚ accounting for over 10 per cent of the country ’s GDP and around eight per cent of the employment. It is one of the most dynamic and fast paced industries with several players entering the market. The growing middle class‚ who has a substantial disposal income in hand‚ constitutes the largest shoppers ’ segment in India. Its consumer behaviour
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HIV/AIDS – An International Concern November 16th 2009 Abbreviations and acronyms AIDS : Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ARV : Antiretroviral (drug) CDC : Centers for Disease Control G8 : Group of Eight GFATM : The Global Fund to Fight AIDS‚ Tuberculosis and Malaria HIV : Human Immunodeficiency Virus NGO : Nongovernmental Organization TERG : Technical Evaluation and Reference Group UN : United Nations UNAIDS : Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS UNESCO : United
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control the activities of the insurer. The Life Insurance of India (LIC) was formed in 1956 by absorbing 245 insurers after the nationalisation of the sector and in year 2000‚ the sector was opened to private players with foreign investment cap of 26%. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA)‚ the regulator for the insurance sector was constituted in 1999 by an act known as IRDA Act 1999 following the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee. The objective of IRDA is to ensure the
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