hydraulic joint which was inspired by the legs of a spider. The author theorizes that a deformable tube can be used in a joint in lieu of a hinge‚ akin to the blood-filled spaces within a spider’s leg‚ will grant the robotic joint greater range of motion. The initial test demonstrated a single joint on a rigid frame. A weight was applied to a suspended beam‚ applying pressure to the hinge tube. Pressure on the tube was measured with a pressure gauge‚ and the external torque acting on the joint was calculated
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319–343 www.elsevier.com / locate / econbase A theory of joint venture life-cycles Indrani Roy Chowdhury a ‚ Prabal Roy Chowdhury b ‚ * b a Jadavpur University‚ Jadavpur‚ India CSDILE‚ School of International Studies ( SIS)‚ Jawaharlal Nehru University ( JNU)‚ New Delhi‚ 110067‚ India Received 1 May 1998; received in revised form 1 February 1999; accepted 1 May 1999 Abstract In this paper we provide a dynamic theory of joint venture life cycle that relies on synergy‚ organisational learning
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strategies in interaction Katriel‚ T. (1985). Brogez: Ritual and strategy in Israeli children’s conflicts. Language in Society‚ 14 (4): 467 490. Lakoff‚ R. B. (2001). Nine ways of looking at apologies: The necessity for interdisciplinary theory and method in discourse analysis. In Handbook of Discourse Analysis‚ D. Schiffrin‚ D. Tannen‚ and H. Hamilton (eds.)‚ 199 214. Oxford: Blackwell. Leech‚ G. N. (1983). Principles of Pragmatics. London: Longman. Meier A. J. (1998). Apologies: What do we know?
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observations are draw from the author’s personal experiences. The case is not intended to support a particular approach to management‚ nor is there a correct solution to the case analysis. Key issues include international strategic alliances and joint ventures‚ corporate response to trade liberalization‚ organizational and national culture‚ and cross-cultural management and negotiation. INTRODUCTION/SUMMARY During the NAFTA negotiations‚ many U.S. firms were concerned about the reduction of
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Chongqing changan automobile co.‚ LTD.‚ briefly call as chang ’an or chongqing changan‚ which is the core of the automobile enterprise in China changan automobile group co.‚ LTD.‚ listed on the shenzhen stock exchange in 1996‚ code 000625 A‚ B stock code 200625. Its long history can be traced back to the period of westernization movement‚ originated in the Marine bureau in 1862‚ which was the first of China’s modern industry. With the tide of reforming and opening ‚ China changan officially enters
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1. The alliance with adidas will be an excellent opportunity for growth at Polar. It seems that Polar’s growth potential is somewhat unlimited as they can target new market segments outside their niche and move into many new markets. However‚ their resources are limited‚ so the partnership with adidas will be a critical aspect of future growth. Adidas will bring Polar to their many flagship stores around the globe. Also‚ Polar can ride along into adidas’s vast distribution network
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Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the Government of Haiti (GoH) (Joint 2). Very shortly after the quakes the orders and requests for military humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations were quickly drafted. From this operation‚ Operation Unified Response‚ the US Joint Forces Command‚ Joint Center for Operational Analysis developed the USSOUTHCOM and JTF-Haiti… Some Challenges and Considerations in Forming a Joint Task Force case study. The study looked at how
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ESL Methods - English Language Teaching The field of linguistics and teaching in the 20th century is marked by the development of different foreign language teaching methods and approaches. Some have no or small following and others are widely used Although modern foreign language teaching has adopted completely new methods‚ the work of language professionals in the period between 1950 and 1980 contributed significantly to scientific views in the field of second language teaching and learning.
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The Failure Rate For International Joint Ventures (IJVs) Is Frequently Reported As Being Very High. Why Do Companies Enter Into IJVs And Why May This Statement Be Misleading? Give Examples throughout. International Joint Ventures became common in the late 20th century when companies wanted to venture beyond their native shores in order to extend their area of influence‚ capture attractive markets and increase profits. Initially only large business ventured out but soon it became a trend that all
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There are several research design methods that have been developed for the field of psychology. Instead of arguing over which is the best method‚ it is more appropriate to compare two of the favored designs. Each one has positive attributes along with negative factors that may influence results. It is more important to understand and decipher which is the most appropriate method to utilize based upon the theory you are working towards. The two designs that
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