17 May 2011 Why We Still Need Unions Labor unions have been around since the late 1700’s‚ but they were not always recognized as unions. Originally they were just a group of people banded together to get their voices heard. The strengthening of the carpenters‚ and other trades people‚ made an appearance in America in the 1866s found on aflcio.org labor history time line (“labor”). During this time‚ workers came together to reduce the working day and fight for safer working conditions. As
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China’s Environment: History‚ Problems and Solutions The growth of China‚ with twenty years of Historically‚ rapid growth has produced environmental destruction. China is no exception. Because of its huge and growing population‚ 20 years of over nine per cent per annum growth‚ a history of neglect and adverse geography‚ China faces crises. China has a reputation throughout the world for being a country with large amounts of pollution and environmental degradation. Like many Western nations
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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 2: The General Environment The external environment facing the organization consists of both: a. A general environment‚ often referred to as the macro-environment because changes that occur here will have an effect that transcends firms and specific industries. b. A competitive environment‚ consists of the industry and markets in which an organization competes. In order to scan and monitor their environment‚ firms require tools of analysis that will allow
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NON PERFORMING ASSETS(NPA) WHAT IS A NPA (NON PERFORMING ASSET) Non Performing Asset means an asset or account of borrower‚ which has been classified by a bank or financial institution as sub-standard‚ doubtful or loss asset‚ in accordance with the directions or guidelines relating to asset classification issued by RBI. Non-performing asset (NPA) shell be a loan or an advance where; i. interest and /or installment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 90 days in respect of a
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COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Companies all seek a competitive advantage‚ as that will give them the opportunity to sustain profits that exceeds the average in their industry. The three major competitive advantages are differentiation‚ cost and response. Companies can therefore either gain a competitive advantage by offering a unique product differentiation‚ by offering similar products at a lower cost or by offering products at a time and place where the customer are in need of the product. Differentiation:
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A4060519 Student´s Name: Michael Wanderley Mallmann Spanholi Business Environment LO1. Understand the organizational purposes of businesses 1.1 Identify the purposes of different types of organisation The UK legislation allows different types of legal structures to do business in its area. In the private sector‚ the following forms of companies can be seen: Sole trader is a business owned by an individual who is self-employed‚ but staff can be hired on either a full-time or a part-time
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The marketing environment of a firm consists of 2 different parts‚ the micro-environment‚ and the macro-environment. The micro environment of a firm is all the actors within a firm which affects its ability to sell final products to its customers. The macro environment‚ are all actor which are potentially harmful‚ and pose a threat towards the firm. The micro environment is affect by 6 actors‚ which are the firm‚ suppliers‚ market intermediaries‚ customers‚ competitors‚ and the public. Within
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‘Business’ and Its ‘Environment’ Introduction Every business organization has to interact and transact with its „environment‟. The effectiveness of interaction of an enterprise with its environment primarily determines the success or failure of a business. The environment imposes several „constraints‟ on an enterprise and has a considerable impact and influence on the scope and direction of its activities. The enterprise‚ on the other hand‚ has very little control over its environment. The business
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Advantages and disadvantages of wired/cabled network A wired network is more reliable and has generally a higher bandwidth (is faster..) than a wireless network; while it constraints to the availability and length of connection cables‚ can be more expensive than a wireless network and may not fit specific situations such as reaching some remote areas or being used with mobile devices. Advantages and disadvantages of wireless network Advantages: * Flexible if there is ad-hoc situation when
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A competitive advantage is an advantage over competitors gained by offering consumers greater value either by means of lower prices or by providing greater benefits and services that justify higher prices. Competitive strategies 1. Differentiation-this involves selecting one or more criteria used by buyers in a market. It is about charging a premium price that more than covers the additional production cost and about giving customers clear reasons to prefer the product over other‚ less differentiated
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