The Singularity: Many of the most recognized writers on the singularity‚ such as Vernor Vinge and Ray Kurzweil‚ define the concept in terms of the technological creation of superintelligence‚ and argue that it is difficult or impossible for present-day humans to predict what a post-singularity would be like‚ due to the difficulty of imagining the intentions and capabilities of superintelligent entities .A good way to understand the singularity is to imagine explaining the internet to somebody living
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University of karachi | Assignment # 1 | | Submitted by: | Bushra Rizwan | 3/28/2013 | Presented to: Sir Harris Real Time Gross Settlement: Real Time Gross Settlement Systems (RTGS) are mechanisms that enable banks to make large-value payments to one another in real-time using online telecommunication facilities as well as state-of-the-art computer systems 1. This is a system for large-value interbank funds transfers. 2. This system lessens settlement risk because interbank
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Impact of the internet to tour operators and travel agents Introduction The growth in the ICT sector hardly goes unnoticed since it affects every other industry‚ tourism included. The effects of internet in tourism have revolutionized tourism by encouraging people to travel from one place to another. The internet has increased the access of information and greatly improved communication in the world. The internet has affected tourism both positively and negatively. With the advance in technology
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offering innovative products. The main objectives of this study is to analyse the existing channel strategies‚ physical distribution‚ sales force design and marketing strategies of Colgate Palmolive in India and recommend the improvement if any on these areas. Furthermore the communication strategies are discussed in detail. The communication strategy includes the study of the message strategy‚ creative strategy‚ the positioning of various brands of Colgate as well as the use of the various communication
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BA7301 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING COURSE OBJECTIVES To understand the business process of an enterprise To grasp the activities of ERP project management cycle To understand the emerging trends in ERP developments LT P C 3003 COURSE OUTCOMES Knowledge of ERP implementation cycle Awareness of core and extended modules of ERP UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8 Overview of enterprise systems – Evolution - Risks and benefits - Fundamental technology - Issues to be consider in planning design
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container markets (see Exhibit 1). During those 20 years‚ Crown Cork and Seal had concentrated its manufacturing efforts on tin-plated cans for holding beer‚ soft drinks‚ and aerosol products. This case looks at the metal container industry. Crown’s strategy and position within that Industry‚ and the nature of the problems facing the company during mid-1977. The Metal Container Industry in 1977 The Metal Container Industry included 100 firms and a vast number of product lines. This section describes
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company ’s profit and overall success. A location strategy is a plan for obtaining the optimal location for a company by identifying company needs and objectives‚ and searching for locations with offerings that are compatible with these needs and objectives. Generally‚ this means the firm will attempt to maximize opportunity while minimizing costs and risks. A company ’s location strategy should conform with‚ and be part of‚ its overall corporate strategy. Hence‚ if a company strives to become a global
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THESIS ON MARKETING STRATEGY OF [pic] IFFCO-TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF: MR. RAJESH KANNAN Asst. Vice President Iffco-Tokio General Insurance Co. ltd. SUBMITTED BY: ABHISHEK DWIVEDI BATCH: PGP/FW‚ 2005-2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS ➢ INTRODUCTION ➢ OBJECTIVES ➢ RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ➢ LITERATURE REVIEW ➢ DATA ANALYSIS ➢ RECCOMENDATIONS ➢ CONCLUSION ➢ REFERENCES ➢ APPENDICES ➢ QUESTIONAIRE INTRODUCTION PREVAILING STATE OF INDIAN ECONOMY
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LEADSTAR COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT (TMA) FOR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT WEIGHT: 50% STUDENT NAME Abreham Kelile Kaba ID LMBA0013/2014 BACTH 1ST Part I: Multiple Choice Questions (1 point each) Choose the best answer from the following Questions _C__Q1.One advantage of Just-in-Time (JIT) Management of stock is _____a. It reduces the need to plan and organize _____ b. it removes the need for delivery Quality Control _____ c. it reduces the cost of holding
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ROLE AND OBJECTIVES OF OPERATIONS Key questions • What role and contribution should the operations function play in achieving strategic success? • What are the performance objectives of operations and what are the internal and external benefits which derive from excelling in each of them? Topics covered • The role of the operations function in the organization’s strategic plans. • How the contribution of the operations function to the organization’s competitiveness can be assessed. • The meaning
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