Patent Alternatives Rebecca A. Miller GEB 4365-2 Everest University Online March 4‚ 2015 Explain how some companies use different strategies to protect their product with short life cycle from being copied by other international violators. Companies sometimes avoid patenting a product with a short life cycle because it is more costly than using other strategies of protection. The product may have run its course before the patent is approve. The amount of time to get the product patented may interfere
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1. Explain how organizations in the not-for-profit sector differ from organizations in the public sector or for-profit business sector. Provide an example of an entity in each sector. The discussion bellow tries to explain how organizations in the not-for-profit organizations differ from organizations in the public sector or for-profit business sector. The easiest way to understand the difference between the public‚ for-profit‚ and nonprofit sectors is to understand the constituents that each serves
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Strategic planning is to a business what a map is too a road rally driver. It is a tool that defines the routes that when taken will lead to he most likely probability of getting from where the business is to where the owners or stakeholders want it to go. Mission: An organization mission is its primary business or purpose. Vision: A vision is an ideal that an organization intends to pursue; it serves as an inspiration for the organization. Goals are broad‚ measurable aims that support the accomplishment
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Business Name Institution Marriot Hotel In some cases‚ organizations may decide to retain some of its profits instead of paying dividends. These funds are used to support various activities. These sources are referred to as the retained earnings to an organization such as Marriot hotel. The hotel utilizes funds‚ which could have been distributed to shareholders to finance further investment such as expansion‚ marketing and promotion. It may use the funds to support research
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evaluation the strategic planning model is criticised constructively. Alternative approaches to strategic planning are discussed to the extent of assessing if only one approach is suitable and applicable in all situations or there is need for a specific approach for a specific situation or a mix of the approaches in some instances. Keywords: Strategy‚ Strategic analysis‚ Strategic choice‚ Strategy implementation‚ Strategic planning‚ Vision‚ Mission‚ Values. INTRODUCTION
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1. http://www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/malunggay.htm medical health guide blending natural and modern medicine (2011) Malunggay Scientific Name : Moringa Oleifera Also known as: "Malunggáy" in Philippines‚ "Sajina" in India‚ "Shojne" in Bengal‚ "Munagakaya" in Telugu‚ "Shenano" in Rajasthani‚ "Shevaga" in Marathi‚ "Nuggekai" in Kannada‚ "Drumstick Tree‚ Horse Radish Tree‚ Ben Oil Tree" in English‚ "La mu" in Chinese. Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera)‚ is a popular plant known for nutritional
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We chose Broad Differentiator as the basic strategy for our company. Through this strategy‚ our company will attempt to differentiate our product line in several distinct dimensions. By providing products that are vastly superior and unique from our competitors and pricing the products affordably‚ we can gain customers’ loyalty and awareness. Since our company’s main focus is premium products we will aim for high contribution margins‚ around 50%‚ on average‚ over all five products. After establishing
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Strategy Strategy sets the organizations direction and provides the framework that management will use to achieve to goals through strategic‚ tactical and operational planning. When developing a strategy‚ managers answer such questions as "What products should we make?" "What markets should we serve?" What operations should we use?" "How should we compete?" To effectively answer these questions‚ managers consider four elements when they create organizational strategies. STRATEGY LEVELS
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Student Number: N0359348 Name:HAOYI WU "Alternative media as an alternative to mainstream media” Explain and evaluate making use of appropriate examples. People generally see everyday involve mainstream media. It disseminated the largest distribution channel. Such as: broadcast in an evening or the prime time newscast in television; tabloids‚ the variety of magazines; news portals. Therefore the mainstream media represents the majority of media consumers are preferred
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Nokia evaluates alternative solutions to drive better management of electronic waste With regulators introducing taxation on electronic waste‚ Nokia has taken a proactive stance‚ exploring solutions to assist the company to prepare for possible future legislation. The report on deposit models that it has developed with the help of Accenture looks at how end-of-life mobile phone returns can be increased. New leasing models that encompass manufacturers‚ operators and consumers were also reviewed
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