The rise of the global leisure/cultural industries Introduction The term ‘globalization’ is widely used to describe a variety of economic‚ cultural‚ social‚ and political changes that have changed the world over the past 50 years (Guttal‚ 2010). Globalization can be conceived as time-space compression‚ accelerating interconnectedness‚ and action at a distance (Kim‚ 2005). Globalization thus suggests the expanding scale‚ speeding up and deepening impact of flows and patterns of social interaction
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Watson Leisure Time Sporting Goods Devry University BUSN 379 Exhibit 1 WATSON LEISURE TIME SPORTING GOODS | Income Statement | | 200X | | 200Z | Sales (all on credit) | $1‚500‚000 | | $2‚160‚000 | Cost of goods sold | 950‚000 | | 1‚300‚000 | Gross profit | 550‚000 | | 860‚000 | Selling and administrative expense* | 380‚000 | | 590‚000 | Operating profit | 170‚000 | | 270‚000 | Interest expense | 30‚000 | | 85‚000 |
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The type of leisure activities that Australian individuals partake in is greatly influenced by the climate Australia experiences and the country’s geographical layout. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (2006) recognizes that "northern hemisphere continents have a greater temperature contrast between summer and winter" (ABM‚ 2006) than Australia. This relatively low deviance between seasonal temperatures has greatly influenced the unique leisure culture that Australia has‚ providing an abundance
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The Leisure-Cruise Industry February 17‚ 2011 Business Management Introduction One of the rapid producing leisure industry divisions‚ the cruise industry faces several challenges. Whereas supply continues to rise at double-digit levels‚ demand battles to keep speed. Known the demands on communications and the jeopardy of an eroding on-shore practice‚ less port are in a location to provide accommodation the cruise lines as supply grows. At the similar time‚ the community sector’s inspection
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Aristocrat Leisure Limited is the largest gaming machine manufacturer in Australia‚ and is one of the largest manufacturers of slot machines in the world. The company produced its first machine in 1953‚ founded by Len Ainsworth. Aside from spinning reel slot machines‚ the company also has interests in gaming systems (a computerized network systems that manage slot machines)‚ computerized card game simulations‚ electronic table games and linked jackpot system. Government Macau is a country in it’s
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Plan a report for the Moortown Sports and Leisure Centre Purpose: Has been commissioned to complete a report based on findings which are in an uncategorised format Audience: Manager of the Moortown Sport and Leisure Centre Message: What is happing in a club and what we can do to make changes and what steps should be taken to use space more effectively Style: Formal report According to the WSA style guide Microsoft word document Main sections: * Title page * Marketing and
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acceptable. In addition‚ there is a broad agreement in society that a shared sense of morality has lessened. So it is up to myself to be ready to react in such a way that is in my character when these situations occur. Chapter 8 of Leadership In Leisure Services gave me the opportunity to explore various approaches to behavior management; examine a variety of behavior management techniques for inclusion into one’s own repertoire; consider methods of selecting behavior management techniques; explain
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porTodo Indoor Leisure Consulting Business description porTodo Indoor Leisure Consulting is a young‚ innovative‚ Austrian consulting group‚ specialized in indoor activities. The company is based in Innsbruck and operating in Austria‚ Bavaria and in South Tyrol. The focus is on indoor activity concepts‚ which add value to the community‚ town or tourist region of the client. porTodo has a proved network‚ with long-time partners‚ at its disposal‚ with witch the perfect solution for the prospect’s needs
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TDA 2.16 – Supporting children & young people’s play & leisure Describe the importance of play & leisure for children & young people. Children learn through play. Every moment that the child is playing they are learning new skills‚ words and meanings. Play gives children the opportunity to explore‚ take risks‚ challenge themselves and have fun whilst learning. It is a natural way for children to learn because it uses all of their senses‚ they are able to take in information and sort this
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of flexibility. After all they are still responsible for the household and finances which requires some labor. According to Veblen this is why women’s dress is much more carefully constructed and reflect the utmost leisure. Therefore‚ Veblen shows that the principle of conspicuous leisure encourages more wasteful consumption of dress‚ especially by
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