of Economic Literature 2011‚ 49:2‚ 326–365 http:www.aeaweb.org/articles.php?doi=10.1257/jel.49.2.326 What Determines Productivity? C S * Economists have shown that large and persistent differences in productivity levels across businesses are ubiquitous. This nding has shaped research agendas in a number of elds‚ including (but not limited to) macroeconomics‚ industrial organization‚ labor‚ and trade. This paper surveys and evaluates recent empirical work addressing the question of why businesses
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How effective are backbench MPs? One of the main functions of backbench MPs is scrutinize the government and hold them to account via different ways‚ and it is this function which proves them to be highly effective. Their role in Parliament ensures and strengthens the democratic legitimacy of the executive‚ thus giving government the authority and right to exercise political power. Another key role of backbench MPs is to act as cross-section of the larger society and therefore represent their interests
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releases heat into house at night warming it at night. The density of salt water allows it to retain heat and release the heat energy over a longer period of time than fresh water. These systems are typically installed on the south side of the house and can be placed behind a brick or stone wall‚ which in themselves absorb and emit heat. Shades/Drapes- They allow you to reduce the heat energy entering the house during summer and maximize it during winter. Geothermal Heat Pump- By burying coils
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Importance of Good Manners in Islam Indeed you have in the messenger of Allah an excellent example for anyone who follows him‚ who has hope and looks to Allah and the Final Day and remembers Allah a lot. (suratul Ahzaab‚ verse 21) Intizar Ahmad Email:- intizarahmd@rediffmail.com In the name of Allah‚ and praises and peace be upon the Prophet of Allah. There is no God but Allah the Kind and Merciful‚ and thanks be to Allah‚ the lord of the Great Throne. We ask that you bring upon us your mercy
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‘How effective are backbench MPs?’ 40 marks Backbench MPs are critical for UK democracy. They allow for high standard scrutiny of the government which holds them accountable for their actions to the people. They help in representing the electorate. However there are some circumstances in which backbench MPs have little control‚ for example an elective dictatorship or because of the UK party system which is enforced by party whips. Firstly back bench MPs are a good way of promoting
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implemented in relation to principally how the competition in the stock market will force the known information into the prices of securities. The knowledge of information on a variety of securities that are traded in the market is one of the major factors in influencing the movements of stock market. In the stock market‚ a securities price tends to move rise and fall depending mainly on the availability of the information. The stock prices in the efficient market correspond to available information
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How to make an effective advertisement There are seven simple steps to follow in order your advertisement to appeal to consumers: 1. Slogan 2. Repetition 3. Bandwagon 4. Testimonial 5. Expert opinion 6. Appeal to the senses 7. Emotional Persuasion Writing an effective slogan. Give it a rhythm‚ rhyme and ring Highlight a key benefit Explain the company’s commitment Stay honest Keep it short Using Repetition. By repeating the name of the product over and over not only will consumers pay attention
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alcohol consumption. In the article Marvin-Humann (2008) the results show that the external motivation and the individual needs determine the craving level. The interpersonal therapy‚ however‚ increases the internal motivation level which develops the self-esteem and reduces the craving level. This would provide them an insight to the addiction and seeks medical assistance. In most situation the victim‚ in spite of completing the program‚ the retrogression rate is higher and worse than before.
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OBJECTIVES: In this chapter you will learn to – •Explain the importance of good housekeeping for customers‚ employees and the hotel. •Learn housekeeping quality control •Discuss key positions within the department‚ their responsibilities and organization Efficient Management of Housekeeping: • Efficiently managed housekeeping departments ensure the cleanliness‚ maintenance and aesthetic appeal of lodging properties. • The housekeeping department not only prepares clean guest room on a timely basis
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2.3.3.3Meeting According to Högström et al (1999‚ p. 92) a meeting is the most effective direct communication channel. In concordance‚ Lindström-Myrgård (1984‚ pp. 5-6) argues that meetings involve an enormous possibility to increase the capacity of work. The gathered knowledge and experiences‚ the ideas and thoughts that exist in a group of people are usually vast‚ especially if the group is compounded of individuals carrying different angles of incidences‚ she argues. To not take advantage of
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