Economies of scale Definition Reduction in long-run average and marginal costs‚ due to increase in size of an operating unit (a factory or plant‚ for example). Economics of scale can be internal to a firm (cost reduction due to technological and management factors) or external (cost reduction due to the effect of technology in an industry). Diseconomies of scale Definition Increase in long-term average cost of production as the scale of operations increases beyond a certain level
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“I’ve got a small business with only 3 full-time staff. Marketing Planning’s no real practical use to me! Besides‚ I can’t afford the time and/or the money to do it” The writing of a marketing plan is extremely important step in the functioning of an effective and successful business. A marketing plan will give a snapshot of where the business currently stands‚ where the business hopes and wants to be and what needs to be done to achieve this. This is crucial if the business wants to grow
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Giant Panda: How China’s Economic Growth Affects Populations Young panda approaching through the bushes [Fritz Poelking‚ 2008] Daniel Quiroga English 110 Dawn Service 5 April 2012 Giant Panda: How China’s Economic Growth Affects Populations Daniel Quiroga English 110 Dawn Service 5 April 2012 Summary Giant Panda is a bear native to central-western and south western China and it is easily recognized by its large‚ distinctive black patches around the eyes‚ over the
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Impact of global economic crisis on Bangladesh Barrister Harun ur Rashid The financial crisis that started in the US in March of this year has now turned into a full-fledged economic crisis that has pushed the European Union‚ Japan‚ Hong Kong and others into recession There is a saying that when America sneezes‚ countries around the world get flu. This has been evident from the fact that the American financial crisis has left everyone in a state of shock. October 10 was the day when stocks
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Article 1 Topic : Applications of Demand and Supply Concept Article: Inflation Pours Cold Water on India’s Mango Fever Analysis The news article reported on the inflation that occurred on the cost of production‚ which resulted in the increase of the selling prices of Alphonso mangoes in India. Alphonso mango also known as the King of fruits in India and it starts to bear fruits generally from March till the end of June. During the festive celebration‚ Indians do not only consume these mangoes
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Global and International Business Contexts – SM0269 W13012208 Jack Goddard Word Count: 3457 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Part 1: Porter ’s National Diamond Analysis 3 Part 2: Contemporary Management Issues 7 Part 3: Market Entry Strategy 11 Recommendation to the Board of Directors…………… ……………………………… ….13 Appendices 14 References 15 Introduction This report has been written by the Boston Consulting Group and uses Porter’s national
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In the Article by the Eric Posner‚ tilted “Universities Are Right—and Within Their Rights—to Crack Down on Speech and Behavior.” Discussed how students should be protected by any rude or abstract comments from the classroom and in the campus itself. Posner said there will be trigger warnings” (par.1) to students when courses offer content that might upset them; “banned sexual acts that fall short of rape under criminal law but are on the borderline of coercion; and limited due process protections
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Ourania (Renee) Kalouris BA 219 International Business Dr. Morfopoulos 07.20.2010 UNIT 2 CULTURE AND GLOBAL BUSINESS -Individual Project (week 2) CHOICE 1: For an international business person‚ business traveller or expatriate‚ doing business in a foreign country poses some interesting cross cultural challenges. Getting to grips with a country’s business culture‚ protocol and etiquette is important in maximising your potential and getting the best out of your visit.Greece is a
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Two articles on international business relationship The economic resource in the world is limited; however‚ the demand for the people is unlimited. The people have to make economic decisions in order to allocate the resource in the world efficiently to maximize their needs. In order to use the economic resource effectively‚ people are required to increase the productivity to reach the desire in the society. In the view point of international business‚ a better resource allocation is carried out
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1. Consider production in a two-input economy‚ with inputs L and K as usual‚ but without any substitution possibilities. Specifically‚ suppose that every unit of L requires exactly four units of K if output is to be increased. (If the firm hires another unit of L and less than four more units of K‚ then output does not increase. If the firm hires another unit of L and more than four more units of K‚ then output rises by the same as if just four more units of K were purchased with the new unit of
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