Comparing democracies There are four major factors that contributed to the new interest in comparing democracies that is the comparison of regimes‚ the ‘third wave’ of democratization‚ institutional engineering‚ and the last one is Neo-institutionalism. The first factor comes from the study of Powell (1982) and Lijphart (1984) that has characterize and compare democratic regimes as a whole. Lijphart has elaborated the distinction of the majoritarian and the consensus models of democracy to
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SWOT analysis A SWOT analysis‚ with its four elements in a 2×2 matrix. A SWOT analysis (alternatively SWOT matrix) is a structured planning method used to evaluate the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats involved in a project or in a business venture. A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product‚ place‚ industry or person. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable
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Nadon’s 1. SWOT analysis of Nadon a) Strength 1. Renowned Global chain with over 750 restaurants in over 40 countries 2. Nandos’ Flame Grilled Peri Peri Chicken is believed to be unique and the best in the world. Can choose spicy level. 3. Nando’s chicken are considered as healthy along with the superior taste as well 4. Franchisee model has allowed Nando’s to expand rapidly in global markets 5. Reasonable pricing for quality product b) Weakness 1. Lack of marketing activities and since
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and economical environment. SWOT Analysis This is the process of analysing the strengths weakness opportunities and threats that an organisation is facing. An idea becomes an opportunity because of its strengths and weaknesses. Given the present scenario in the external environment‚ a company has to decide what shall be its strategy with regard to new ventures. Every market has certain threats and opportunities. Analysis of these will help in better decision making. SWOT Analysis helps to assess developing
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Biotherm is a European brand that launched in 1950 by Mrs. Jeanine Marissal. Its brand name is meaningful‚ which is integrated by two words. “Bio” drives at bio chemical technology and “therm” drives at spa‚ which means the perfect fusion of technology and natural to nurse people’s skin back to health and strong. Biotherm builds up with several strengths but also some weaknesses and it is facing some opportunities and threats‚ which I will analysis below. To start with‚ strengths are internal
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Contents Page Section Page Number 1 Introduction 2 2 External Environment 2 2.1 P.E.S.T. Analysis 2 2.1.1 Political/Legal 2 2.1.2 Economic 2 2.1.3 Social/Cultural 2 2.1.4 Technological 2 2.1.5 Key Drivers for Change from PEST Analysis 3 2.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis 3 2.2.1 Introduction 3 2.2.2 Threat of Entry (Medium to low) 3 2.2.3 Buyer Power (Low) 4 2.2.4 Supplier Power (Low) 4 2.2.5 Threat of Substitutes (Low) 4 2.2.6 Competitive
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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton is one of the world’s leading luxury goods companies. It operates in wines‚ spirits‚ fashion goods‚ leather goods‚ perfumes‚ cosmetics‚ watches‚ jewelry and retailing. The company is the largest and most widely spread luxury goods company‚ with a strong brand portfolio and distribution skills. However‚ Mr. Arnault is not sure if LVHM is heading in the direction that he wants. Strengths LVMH’s prestige brand focus is a key foundation of the group’s strategy. It has
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Weakness The downturn in the international financial crisis has compounded Australia’s tourism industry. Relevant departments recently predicted that Australia will be reduced by inbound tourists this year‚ more than 4% the past 20 years Australian tourism industry is facing the most severe blow. Australian Bureau of Statistics data released ‚2007-2008 Australian tourism contribution to gross domestic product was 3.6%‚ while this proportion was 4.7% previously. Therefore‚ the tourism industry
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Subject: The role of human resource function in a successful organisation. Contents page Page numbers Introduction Task 1 An outline of the Human resource functions Task 2 - Workforce planning Task 3 - Key recruitment documents Task 4 The importance of training & development Task 5 - Performance management Main body Task 6 An overview of the HR function at Tesco Task 7 In depth investigation of Performance Management Task 8 Interpreting Labour
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BMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG‚ or in English‚ Bavarian Motor Works)‚ is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. BMW is the world’s largest premium carmaker and is the parent company of the BMW MINI and Rolls-Royce car brands‚ and‚ formerly‚ Rover. The company’s tagline in English is currently "The Ultimate Driving Machine." The original German slogan is "Freude am Fahren"‚ which translates to "Joy in Driving" in English. BMW’s main
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