Project title * Pose-Invariant Face Recognition Abstract * Project motivation: To recognize pose-invariant face images. * Objectives: Research and implement algorithms to get a better recognition performance of variant poses. Background * Face recognition is very useful in some area. But even the same person would have variety of poses. Pose has become an important factor affecting face recognition. The key point is to get the face feature which is invariant along with the changing
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1.0 Introduction The maximization of the company’s value has long been the objective of financial management. In order to create more value for business organizations‚ how to comprehensively make the most effective investment‚ financing and operating decisions becomes more crucial. Among these decisions‚ the optimization of capital structure has a great influence on the performance of the companies‚ for a reasonable capital structure can decrease the financing cost‚ take advantage of the financial
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Dividend Policy: Clientele Effects and Signalling Model Literature Review Sharon Theresia 17132233 Corporate Finance 307 Singapore Campus Abstract Two of the most influential dividend policies are being reviewed and compared. in this paper‚ clientele effects and signalling model are two chosen policies. Findings implied that clientele is shaped by tax preferences of shareholders which in the end will determine companies’ ideal dividend policies. It is also believed that amount of paid dividend
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The Relationship Between Mind Styles‚ Consumer Decision-Making Styles‚ and Shopping Habits of Beginning College Students Melissa W. Chase Dissertation submitted to the faculty of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy In Career and Technical Education Daisy L. Stewart‚ Co-chair Lisa G. Driscoll‚ Co-chair Celia R. Hayhoe Irene Leech William T. Price May 11‚ 2004 Blacksburg‚ Virginia Keywords:
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1. Agency Problems of MNCs. a. Explain the agency problem of MNCs. ANSWER: The agency problem reflects a conflict of interests between decision-making managers and the owners of the MNC. Agency costs occur in an effort to assure that managers act in the best interest of the owners. b. Why might agency costs be larger for an MNC than for a purely domestic firm? ANSWER: The agency costs are normally larger for MNCs than purely domestic firms for the following reasons
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An Insight on IFRS versus U.S GAAP & Implications of IFRS adoption on Financial Statement and Accounting Quality Q2) Principle and rule-based accounting reflect different approaches to accounting. The pros and cons of rule-based accounting (RBA) and principle-based accounting (PBA) are as discussed. (1) RBA deters creative accounting as rules reduce opportunistic discretion unlike PBA which is more subjective and ambiguous.On the other hand‚ others argue that rules are a means to circumvent
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Corporate governance Two definitions: ASX CGC: rules‚ relationship‚ systems and processes help a company to monitor and assess risk‚ optimize performance‚ create value and provide accountability. A narrow definition which consistent with agency theory focuses on relationship between company and shareholders. OECD: a system a company can be directed and controlled‚ specify rights‚ responsibilities and rules; set and achieve objectives and monitor performance. A board definition consider relationship
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CENTRE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOUNDATION STUDIES Pre-sessional EAP Programme 2013 RESEARCH WRITING Final Draft Cover Page STUDENT NUMBER STUDENT NAME TUTOR NAME TITLE WORD COUNT I confirm that the material in this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted for any other course of study. I further declare that all source material used in its preparation has been acknowledged appropriately. I also confirm that I have kept a copy of this
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INTRODUCTION In early July 2007‚ the New York based hedge fund Perry Capital proposed to raise its stake in NEC Electronics Corporation (NECE)‚ the then publicly listed subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate‚ NEC Corporation‚ from 4.8 percent to 25 percent. The offering was ¥5‚000 a share‚ at about 60 percent premium. Perry’s investment in NECE traced back to late 2005‚ the year its first exposure to Asian markets‚ with the initial investment cost at around ¥3‚200 a share. Perry believed the intrinsic
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1. Agency Problems of MNCs a. Explain the agency problem of MNCs. a. MNC tend to experience greater agency problems than domestic firms because managers of foreign subsidiaries might be tempted to focus on making decisions to serve their subsidiaries rather than serving the overall MNC. Proper incentives and communication from the parent may help to ensure that subsidiary mangers focus on serving the overall MNC. b. Why might agency costs be larger for an MNC than for a purely domestic firm?
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