the value chain is referred to as horizontal integration. This form of expansion contrasts with vertical integration by which the firm expands into upstream or downstream activities. Horizontal growth can be achieved by internal expansion or by external expansion through mergers and acquisitions of firms offering similar products and services. A firm may diversify by growing horizontally into unrelated businesses. Some examples of horizontal integration include: * The Standard Oil
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Journal of Planning Education and Research http://jpe.sagepub.com/ Distinguishing Participation and Inclusion Kathryn S. Quick and Martha S. Feldman Journal of Planning Education and Research 2011 31: 272 originally published online 22 June 2011 DOI: 10.1177/0739456X11410979 The online version of this article can be found at: http://jpe.sagepub.com/content/31/3/272 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Additional
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Difference between IFrame and FBML FBML: 1. FBML (FaceBook Markup Language). It is a FaceBook server in built scripts provide by FaceBook itself. 2. FBML uses it own tags (formats) to interact with the facebook server manipulations such as a. Getting Friends List‚ b. Prompting for Free Gifts‚ c. Publishing stories to the Friends Wall‚ d. Calling Neighbor Request e. Accessing Facebook cash payment process etc. 3. When a request is
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Comparison Paper Many people consider the split between the Shiites and Sunni similar to the split between Protestants and Catholics. Both events played big roles in the forming of our world as it is today‚ showing us the pros and cons of those situations. A similar occurrence could very well happen in the future. The split between the Sunnis and Shiites occurred in year 632 after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. What the difference was between the Sunni and Shiite people was who they wanted to
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Qualitative and Quantitative research There are numerous differences between qualitative and quantitative measurement. Quantitative Research Quantitative Research options have been predetermined and a large number of respondents are involved. By definition‚ measurement must be objective‚ quantitative and statistically valid. Simply put‚ it’s about numbers‚ objective hard data. The sample size for a survey is calculated by statisticians using formulas to determine how large a sample size will
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Is there a difference between a leader and a manager? In order for an organization to operate successfully‚ there are certain rules to be followed. The most important one is that everybody who is engaged in an organization has a certain role for its development. In this connection it’s questionable whether the terms management and leadership have the same meaning just because they are often used interchangeably. There is no doubt that these terms describe completely different concepts‚ although
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One of the most important differences between the movie and the book was in the scene where grandmother and Burno’s father interacted. Their relationship seems a lot stronger in the book and has more depth to it. Also‚ we see that grandmothers dislike for the Nazi’s was emphasized more in the books‚ but Bruno’s father is more tolerant of his mother’s views showing he actually cares for her. This is evident in the quote from the book‚ “‘Now mother‚’ said father in a tolerant voice. ‘You know this
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virtually all surface aspects‚ they are alike where it counts. This essay will compare and contrast both men in their lives‚ beginning with their youth. Moving onto their ideals and beliefs‚ and them showing how these men are alike in their miriad of differences. Thomas Jefferson was born to his family into the plantation life in western Virginia. Slavery and the yoke of oppression a common and unchanging
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Difference between islamic banking and conventional/ commercial banking BUSHRA TABASSUM IQRA ARSHAD SIDRA MEHAK MEHAK KHAN EMAD KHAN ISLAMIC BANKING: Islamic banking refers to a system of banking activity that is consistent with Islamic law (sharia’h) principles and guided by Islamic economics SHARI’AH – INTRODUCTION • What do we mean when we say ISLAMIC? We certainly mean an • Act‚ action‚ activity or thing that is in conformity with islamic • Teachings; • And when we say shari’ah what do we
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First‚ I think it is important to recognize the difference between a king (monarchy) and government. A government is regulated and kings were not‚ to an extent. First Samuel 8 is dominated with “He will take” and “He will demand” phrases‚ signifying the lack of democracy and his total control (ESV‚ 2008). However‚ the demand that is portrayed is similar to the making of a government‚ but in the case of a government concerned about economic growth‚ the demand is expected‚ however‚ in the kings stance
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