III A Brief Introduction to Skopos Theory 3.1 Skopos Theory “Skopos theory”‚ meaning “the end justifies the means” (Nord‚ 2001‚ p. 124)‚ is an approach to translation which was first put forward by Hans J. Vermeer and developed in the late 1970s. The word “skopos” which was derived from Greek‚ meaning nothing but “aim” or “purpose”‚ is a technical term for the aim or purpose of a translation (Vermeer 227). The theory focuses above all on the purpose of the translation‚ which determines the translation
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Chapter 1 straits settlements-The beginning The roots of banking in Malaysia can traced back to the existence of the British merchant communities in Penang and Singapura dating back to the 19th century when what was known as the Straits Settlement‚ a standalone British colony encompassing Penang‚Singapura and Melaka was established in 1867. Penang’s strategic location and port facilities quickly become a springboard for banks-Mercantile Bank (later a subsidiary of the Hong Kong Bank‚ and now HSBC)
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Brief introduction of the Warehouse and Unichem Company. The Warehouse Group Company profile: The Warehouse Group Limited is engaged in the retailing of general merchandise‚ apparel‚ stationery‚ consumer electronics‚ and home appliances. It operates through The Warehouse‚ Warehouse Stationery‚ Noel Leeming‚ Torpedo7‚ and Other segments. The company is also involved in online retailing‚ which operates through the Torpedo7‚ 1-day‚ and Urban daddy Websites in New Zealand and Australia. In addition
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Effects of Barings Collapse on the Banking Industry The uncovered loss of GBP 830 million led to a liquidity crisis for the Barings Bank ‚ the collapse of the bank‚ which shocked all people‚ not only the financial world. Over the weekend of February 25 and 26‚ the management of Barings tried to arrange for a bailout by the Bank of England. Several investment banks gathered to discuss the possibility of raising enough private money to recapitalize Barings before the Tokyo market reopened on Monday
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University of San Carlos - Department of Chemical Engineering Chapter 1 An Introduction to Chemical Processing Products of Chemical Engineering University of San Carlos - Department of Chemical Engineering What is a Chemical Engineer? CHAPTER 1 University of San Carlos - Department of Chemical Engineering A Chemical Engineer is a… UNIVERSAL ENGINEER … breadth of scientific and technical knowledge … extremely versatile and able to handle a wide range of technical
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Make a personal evaluation of Solution Focused Brief Therapy‚ Identifying concepts and techniques which will facilitate you practice of CBT. | Within this essay I shall provide a personal evaluation of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I shall endeavour to outline the main principles‚ processes and strengths. I will also explore some of the weaknesses of the approach demonstrating some of the limitations in terms of application to specific issues and problems. Additionally‚ the essay
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ratio. The independent variable is the performance of banks in Nigeria‚ which is measured based on efficiency and asset sizes. 3.5 THE DATA COLLECTION The data sources are secondary sources of data. The sources includes Central Bank of Nigeria Briefs‚ statistical bulletin‚ Economic and Financial
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A Brief Introduction to the Basics of Game Theory Matthew O. Jackson‚ Stanford University I provide a (very) brief introduction to game theory. I have developed these notes to provide quick access to some of the basics of game theory; mainly as an aid for students in courses in which I assumed familiarity with game theory but did not require it as a prerequisite. Of course‚ the material discussed here is only the proverbial tip of the iceberg‚ and there are many sources that offer much more complete
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Chapter – 1 Introduction 1.1 Rationale of the Study Investment Banking is an American synonym of merchant banking. Investment banks provide advice on mergers and acquisitions and are involved in financing industrial corporations through buying shares and selling them in relatively small lots to investors. In the Bangladesh context‚ merchant banking includes all institutions that combine the functions of both development banking and investment banking. Investment banks act as intermediaries
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Technology (ICT) and Banking Industry Alawode‚ Ademola John+ Emmanuel Uche Kaka** * Department of Computer Science‚ Federal Polytechnic Ilaro‚ Ogun State‚ Nigeria ** First Bank Nigeria PLC‚ Ahoada Branch‚ Rivers State‚ Nigeria. Abstract Information and Communication Technology‚ the language of the new age and its grammar which is Science has become an indispensable and veritable tool for enhancing effectiveness and efficiency in all other aspects of life. Banking industry has learnt the grammar
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