EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ULIP v/s MUTUAL FUNDS “What is the difference between a ULIP and a Mutual Fund?” The reason‚ perhaps for the wide extent of confusion‚ lies largely in the way ULIPs have been sold by agents. As just another mutual fund. They are not a mutual fund‚ even though in some ways their structure is quite similar. In the sense‚ they too invest in the equity and debt markets. The risk lies on the investor. They issue units and reveal the net asset value of these units. That is where
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section‚ I will use PEST and Porter’s five forces to discuss. External environment comprises factors which are common to all firms in the industry (Blythe‚ 2009). PEST analysis stands for "Political‚ Economic‚ Social‚ and Technological analysis" and describes a framework of macro-environmental factors used in the environmental scanning component of strategic management. Political UK government’s policy support it. The majority of this woodland is ancient and natural‚ the most biologically rich in
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Distinguish between realized gains and losses and recognized gains and losses Realized gain or loss is the difference between the amount realized from the sale or other disposition of property and the adjusted basis at the time of sale or disposition. If the amount realized exceeds the adjusted basis‚ there is a realized gain. On the other hand‚ if the adjusted basis exceeds the amount realized‚ there is a realized loss If a realized gain or loss is recognized‚ the gain is includible and the loss
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134 Innovative Marketing‚ Volume 2‚ Issue 2‚ 2006 SITUATION ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING: AN EMPIRICAL CASE STUDY IN THE UK BEVERAGE INDUSTRY Demetris Vrontis‚ Alkis Thrassou Abstract Marketing planning is a key function for marketing oriented organisations. The following paper has been compiled in order to develop a marketing plan for a soft drink beverage company. Though out this case‚ it is illustrated that the stages in planning process are interrelated and cannot work in isolation
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Rhetorical Situations and Their Constituents Reading Map Para 1. Introducing the article and the idea of understanding what a rhetorical situation is. Para 2. Introducing what the article will have to do with rhetorical situations and where rhetorical situations came from. Para 3. Explains Bitzer’s idea of rhetorical situation and what it is to understand one. Also introduces Richard Vatz and his challenge to Bitzer. Para 4. Introduces Consigny and his reply to both Bitzer and
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21 September 2011 A Critique of “The Power of Situations” by Lee Ross and Richard E. Nisbett Our basics assumptions‚ and our instincts usually serve us well. We can judge the situations and people accordingly‚ and at most times‚ correctly. But behaviors in its entirety‚ is very complex and is based on a myriad of elements within our environment. Lee Ross and Richard Nisbett‚ authors of “The Power of Situations” conclude that information such as personalities‚ and backgrounds are trivial. If
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Liberty Mutual M&A of SAFECO May 9‚ 2014 Company Profile Liberty Mutual Insurance Group is an American based global insurer that was founded in 1912‚ located out of Boston‚ Massachusetts. Liberty Mutual was created shortly after Massachusetts’s legislation passed a law requiring employers to protect their employees with workers’ compensation benefits. Liberty Mutual was established as a mutual company‚ which means it works on the behalf of its policyholders. With this type
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I personally believe that every human being self reflects and questions there ability to influence themselves in society. Review of initial reflection and PDP When I started this university course I was determined to complete the course and gain my degree. I’m still on course to do so; however as this first semester is coming to an end I have realised that it is not as easy as it first seemed. My initial reflection was that university would be something that will ensure I get to were I believe
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‘Strange Situation’ What was the research looking at? The research was looking at investigating the differences shown in attachments between infants and their primary caregivers (parents/ guardians etc.). How was the experiment carried out? Who was involved? The experiment involved using a toddler‚ the child’s guardian and a stranger to see the child’s reaction to the different situations using the following stages: Results from experiment: Three different
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In some cases weight gain is often stress related. Did you know that stress also depletes nutrients in the body? Stress is highly destructive to the health of the body if left untreated. When stress becomes a part of your normal life you will have a tendency to lose control and eat excessively. Cortisol and Weight Gain What is the connection between cortisol and weight gain? Cortisol is a natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands and performs several important functions. The release
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