Kotler and Keller (2009) believe that marketing is about identifying and meeting human and social needs. They further explain that this idea can be simplified by defining marketing as meeting needs profitability. Some argue that marketing goes beyond meeting needs and wants. For these critics‚ their counterpoint is that marketers create products and services to make people want or need what they otherwise would not. Although this may be true with unsought goods such as insurance‚ encyclopedias‚ and
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1. a) Write the Gibbs equation for free energy and specify the terms in the equation and their respective units in the SI system. G = U + PV – TS b= H – TS Where G = Gibbs free energy(Joule) H =Enthalpy(Joule) U = Internal energy(Joule) P = Pressure(Pa) V = Volume (m3) T = Temperature (K) S = Entropy(Joule/K) b) Write the Gibbs phase rule and explain the meaning of the terms in the equation. F = VAR – REL (where VAR= P(C+1)‚ REL = (P-1)(C+2)) F = P(C+1)
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Page 1 Question 1.1. (TCO B) Which of the following statements concerning the MM extension with growth is NOT CORRECT? (a) The tax shields should be discounted at the unlevered cost of equity. (b) The value of a growing tax shield is greater than the value of a constant tax shield. (c) For a given D/S‚ the levered cost of equity is greater than the levered cost of equity under MM’s original (with tax) assumptions. (d) For a given D/S‚ the WACC is greater than the WACC under MM’s original
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ESSAY QUESTION FOR THE FINAL EXAMINATION HISTORY 311: African American History Since 1876 Students must respond to one of the two following essay questions. Students have one of two options for the essay requirement of the final examination. The essay counts for 25 of a total 100 points (25% of the Final Examination). Option 1: students can respond to the essay question in-class on the day of the exam (April 30‚ 2014). In this case‚ the essay must be completed in pen in a bluebook. Option
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Business Model and Strategic Plan Part II: SWOTT Analysis Paper BUS/475 – Integrated Business Topics Daniel Magnole October 14‚ 2014 Business Model and Strategic Plan Part II: SWOTT Analysis Paper Introduction Prior to enhancing a product within a large corporation‚ the company must have a strategic plan in place to ensure that the change runs smoothly. The strategy plan will focus on the company’s strengths‚ weaknesses’‚ opportunities‚ threats‚ and trends in terms of the new product‚
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1. Explain how Hegel’s historical materialism ties to further the idea that the world is constantly perfecting itself. Be sure to explain how the Hegelian dialect works in full detail. Use parliamentary democracy or the institution of science to show Hegel’s philosophy of reality works. 2. Explain the Lockean proviso in depth using examples. Explain how money & capital circumvents the Lockean Proviso. As such‚ do you think family inheritances should be legal or heavily taxed? John Locke theory
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Business Model and Strategic Pan Part III Marian Gentry BUS 475 October 16‚ 2014 Donshea Williams Ebara Balance Scorecard and Communication Plan Ebara Technology Incorporated Component Division is a subsidiary of Ebara Corporation. Ebara Technology is known as a Research and Development focus company‚ whose main subject matter is on research and development for its business operations. Ebara will always campaign for research and development to increase added value to the product and over and above
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1. What are four alternative theoretical approaches to personal helping listed in your text? Ego psychology‚ behavioral practice‚ cognitive practice‚ and crisis intervention. 2. What are four basic steps identified by Parad‚ Selby and Quinian (1976) in crisis intervention that are designed to help the client return to pre-crisis level of functioning? The search for the precipitating event and its meaning to the client. The search for coping means utilized by the client. The search for
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1. A company’s competitive strategy deals with 2. The two biggest factors that distinguish one competitive strategy from another boil down to 3. Which of the following is not one of the five basic competitive strategy options? 4. A low-cost provider’s basis for competitive advantage is 5. A low-cost provider’s strategic target is 6. The two major avenues for achieving a cost advantage over rivals include 7. The essence of a broad differentiation strategy is to 8. Successful
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1) In a survey of 50 corporations‚ which of the following was rated as a benefit of strategic management? A. Clearer sense of vision for the firm B. Higher levels of employee motivation C. Higher levels of job satisfaction D. Improved productivity E. Lower employee turnover 2) Research suggests that strategic management evolves through four sequential phases in corporations. The first phase is A. externally-oriented planning B. basic financial planning C. internally-oriented
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