No city in the world is as ironic and contradictory as Hong Kong. This city has not only the 6th highest per capita GDP‚ but also the highest Gini coefficient in the world (World Bank‚ 2011). Fortunately‚ the Hong Kong government isn’t turning a blind eye towards this dilemma but are instead actively looking for a trade-off between economic performance and social welfare. One notable example is the re-establishment of the Commission on Poverty‚ it is hoped that a clearly-defined poverty line will
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for Hong Kong to remain successful by staying at the top globally in its economic freedom? Introduction Hong Kong has ranked as the world’s freest economy in The Wall Street Journal and Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom for 17 consecutive years‚ since the inception of the index in 1995.1Being economic free helps the successful of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the richest region in the world. However‚ In World Competitiveness Yearbook 2013 published by IMD‚ the ranking of Hong Kong competitiveness
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people across the world. For many‚ it’s hard to make these dreams a reality due to how much it costs currently in the 21st century. But if one ever gets the chance to make a magical memory‚ I urge one to make a journey to Disneyland in Anaheim‚ California. Booking a vacation to Disneyland might be an intimidating feat‚ but by following a few simple steps‚ one will
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Strategic Positioning is defined as doing different activities than your competitors or doing the same activities differently. This is the way your company becomes a superior performer in the industry. Many people describe their positioning based on their customer base. For example‚ Burger King focuses on young adult males as their target customer. There strategy and positioning is directed to satisfy this sector of the market. Wendy’s on the other hand has a different positioning. They base
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these events. Central Purpose: Three of the incidents at Disneyland have prompted greater safety within the parks. INTRO As of December 2006‚ 13 guests and one employee have died inside of Disneyland’s different parks . Although we all associate the “happiest place on earth‚” where “dreams do come true” with good‚ wholesome‚ family entertainment in a safe place that’s far away from death‚ pain and injury‚ incidents do happen at Disneyland. An incident refers to major accidents‚ injuries‚ deaths
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Abraham 1 Jordan Abraham Mr. Bisch ERWC 7 October 2014 Disneyland Historically‚ Disneyland has offered an escape for people. It is a place where you step into a whole other world and experience an enchanting form of entertainment. This novel form of entertainment is a big part of history. It has impacted the world as a whole‚ and me personally. To begin with‚ Disneyland‚ one of the biggest attractions in the world‚ has had an impact‚ not just in America‚ but other countries
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lower classes in Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the richest Asian cities yet it also has the largest wealth disparity. 18% of its population is living below poverty line. About 1.26 million now live below poverty line. To protect the low-skilled labor rights‚ I totally agree “The legislation of minimum wage can improve the living of the lower classes in Hong Kong”. Before the discussion‚ I would like to define “minimum wage” clearly. Hong Kong has introduced a minimum wage since
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Positioning Positioning is an essential part of launching your product and company in the market. The term “positioning” should be viewed both as a verb and a noun. As a verb‚ it can be defined as deploying a set of tools and processes used to influence and control the market’s perception of your product or company in relation to any competing alternatives. As a noun‚ it can be defined as an attribute or condition associated with your product. Nevertheless‚ positioning is not what your company
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When we think Disneyland‚ we think the happiest place on earth. For those who think this is an exaggeration‚ let me shed some light on why this place is magical for me. Disneyland to me means family traditions with a heart full of happiness and love. When you first enter Disneyland‚ you are overcome with a vast amount of emotions. I get a nervous feeling deep inside my gut. The excitement overwhelms me‚ knowing that in just a few small steps‚ I will see the castle at the end of Main Street. The smell
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true. The first thing I saw when I came trough the doors at W-ABC was a massive poster of morning television star Kelly Ripa. I cannot describe the emotion I felt at that time. It can be compared to the same emotion I had the first time I visited Disneyland. Interestingly‚ Walt Disney Inc owns the company I was about to start working for. At that time I knew that great things and responsibilities were about to start. That very day‚ I was introduced to several producers who later on became my bosses
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