to the Global Financial Centres Index 2011‚ Hong Kong ranked third‚ exceeding Singapore and only falling behind London and New York. This new achievement not only relies on the recent development of Hong Kong ’s capital market and securitization business‚ but also relies on the reforms in its financial system. Over the past 14 years‚ the development of Hong Kong basically followed the process of gradual relaxation of financial regulations and enhancement of supervision‚ which led to a more free‚
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1.1 Organisations can be classified in terms of their business purpose‚ ‘for profit’ or ‘not for profit’ organisations. Organisations that seek to make a profit are mainly private sector businesses which provide goods/services and must make a profit to survive. They can break even or even make a loss for a very short time or they will cease to exist. The main structure of profit seeking organisations includes: 1. SOLE TRADER. Business owned by a single person‚ bearing full responsibility of
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CHOOSING A LEGAL FORM OF BUSINESS Choosing a Legal Form of Business Dannie L Holmes CHOOSING A LEGAL FORM OF BUSINESS Abstract Many of us probably have the thought of becoming an entrepreneur. With this thought comes many questions and you must have a plan. Let us say that you have an idea for a new kind of home appliance. You are convinced that this new technology idea would be applicable in a wide range of other products. With this idea in mind you have a few
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The external environment in which businesses operate can have a significant effect on their success. To what extent do you think that the external environment in the UK is favourable for businesses at the moment? Justify your answer with reference to external factors and/or businesses that you know. (40 marks) You must include a plan. 3 ½ pages handwritten. Not petrol? Can argue against in evaluation – favourable for some industries but not others Make a point‚ explain and evaluate (3-4 main
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POLITICAL FACTORS AFFECTING BUSINESS Monitoring‚ understanding‚ and adapting to the political environment is absolutely essential for any business‚ because it significantly affects every apect of their working. Some political factors includeisPOLITICAL FACTORS AFFECTING BUSINESS Monitoring‚ understanding‚ and adapting to the political environment is absolutely essential for any business‚ because it significantly affects every aspect of their working. Some political factors include • Stability
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framework for doing business‚ by the introduction of the Single Market which eased the movement with the Union and gave incentives for new business plans. Meeting these rules and regulations‚ enterprises are free to choose their strategy as they best consider will lead to success. Environment diversity refers to similarity or distinctive level between environment elements‚ including individuals‚ organizations and social forces which affect the resources. Major consequences of environment diversity impact
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POLITICAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The developed world is living in an age of globalization‚ characterized by • Economic liberalization • Deregulation • Privatization All of these factors create a reduced role for the state‚ or so it seems at least on the surface. But the state still plays a significant role in the lives of people and businesses. “The State Is Dead . . . . Long Live the State” State versus Nation Characteristics of a State: •
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also going to give examples based on my own personal experience. Identify the purposes of different types of organisation Business organisations can be divided mainly into two sectors. The private sector‚ which is formed by sole traders‚ partnerships‚ companies and franchises. The sole trader is the most popular form of business ownership. This kind of business is managed by only one individual who puts all of his savings and his time into making it a success. He is his own boss but it
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A. the following year when basic telephony in Spain was deregulated. By 2001‚ Telefónica S.A. operated as the leading telecommunications concern in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions of the globe. Acting as a parent company for ten major subsidiary companies‚ including the likes of Telefónica de España‚ Telefónica Latinoamericana‚ Telefónica Móviles S.A.‚ Terra Lycos S.A.‚ Telefónica DataCorp S.A.‚ Atento‚ and Admira‚ the company had business interests in fixed telephony‚ mobile telephony
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