The special historic and social-economic background of Hong Kong forms its own identity‚ which is different from other regions like mainland China‚ and makes it a specific imagined community‚ which is accord with Benedict Anderson’s theory of imagined community. Whereas‚ it is under discussion whether since the reunification in 1997‚ Hong Kong has been gradually transformed into a part of China in terms of culture and identity and‚ thus‚ will no longer be a separated imagined community in the future
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objectives (Chan & Wong 2005). Research indicates that whilst a price reducing strategy‚ which is commonly used in response to strong competition‚ may see short term gains‚ rarely does it attract and retain new customers (Chan & Wong 2005). In Hong Kong many hotels have reduced their room rates to remain competitive‚ however the above implies that hoteliers would do better to understand how their services and facilities influence customer satisfaction rather than simply reducing their room rates
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ABSTRACT Aim Successful ageing is a worldwide discussion topic‚ but its definition is diverse and controversial. This study aimed to explore the meaning of successful ageing from the perspective of elders in Hong Kong‚ and to compare their attributes with those identified in the literature. Methods Qualitative in-depth interviews on the perspectives of elderly persons were held with 4 participants aged above 60‚ recruited from a community medical center. Results All respondents
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Definition and Causes of minimum wage in Hong Kong 3 Implementation of the minimum wage policies around the region 4 Debate prior to the legislation of minimum wage ordinance in Hong Kong
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Category Analysis of Sports and Energy Drinks in Hong Kong Introduction Our company‚ Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.‚ Ltd‚ is planning for a product strategy to its product: Pocari Sweat. Pocari Sweat is a grapefruit-tasting‚ non-carbonated sweet beverage and is advertised as an “ion supply drink”. It is designed to increase endurance‚ replace electrolyte loss or prevent dehydration when exercising for long periods of time. Pocari Sweat is well-recognized by the local people‚ especially to the athletes
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COMMUNICATION PLAN 5.0 TARGET AUDIENCES‚ INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS AND CHANNELS/MECHANISMS | Key Messages Common to All Stakeholders and Impacted Parties | Audience | Information Requirements | Key Messages to be Formulated | Channels / Mechanisms | Responsible | Time-frame | All Internal Stakeholders | What is the scope and concept of the project? | Scope and concept of the project. | Meeting; email; training; Formal Group Meetings; Newsletter; Message Board; Intranet; Website;
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Precedent and Stare decisis in Hong Kong: The Case of Transgenders Introduction The doctrines of “precedent” and “stare decisis” have been pillars of Western Law that have withstood the test of time. They have been especially important in upholding the “Rule of Law” based on the tenets of predictability‚ expectations and stability‚ which are all important in a society based on norms and codes. Yet these legal concepts of precedent and “stare decisis” have been condemned for stifling the progress
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Introduction Nowadays‚ Hong Kong is not only a place for financial‚ real estate or logistical business activities‚ as the government provides the weight on sports events and development. The function of sports activities in HK is no longer to be an entertainment but it starts moving to a professional event. For example the successful outcome of Olympic Equestrian Events in 2008‚ therefore‚ Hong Kong people start changing their mind and believe that they are well prepared for a large international
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Title: Analyse the problems caused by the implementation of anti-smoking legislation in Hong Kong. Identify some solutions to these problems. Paragraph 1 In recent years many countries have enacted anti-smoking legislation. For example‚ on 1 January 2007 Hong Kong extended no smoking areas to cover the inside of restaurants‚ as well as offices and some public outdoor areas (Tobacco control‚ 2007). While these laws have been largely welcomed by both health advocates and the general population‚ they
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1 Executive Summary Consumer behaviors vary between different countries and market structure. This report seeks to uncover the underlying factors behind some of the biggest consumer markets‚ Australia‚ Hong Kong and China. Demographic characteristics largely affect by social and value trends such as consumption culture‚ gender roles and demand for certain goods and services. The existing relationship between these factors would be analyzed and discussed further. From an analysis of the distinct
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