What is the difference between socialism and communism? Socialism and communism are alike in that both are systems of production for use based on public ownership of the means of production and centralized planning. Socialism grows directly out of capitalism; it is the first form of the new society. Communism is a further development or "higher stage" of socialism. From each according to his ability‚ to each according to his deeds (socialism). From each according to his ability‚ to each according
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business of Pharmaceutical companies:- Pharmaceutical companies are not especially big in terms of revenues‚ but they are very profitable. For instance‚ in 2001‚ Pfizer was ranked 127th in the world on total revenue (US$32·2 billion) but 7th in terms of profit.29 The pharmaceutical industry is the most profitable business sector‚ with an average 16·2% profit‚ ahead of financial companies (11·6%) and beverages (10%).30 However‚ net income growth has declined‚ and growth in the value of drug
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a lot of discussion about pharmaceutical companies‚ intellectual property‚ and the global AIDS epidemic. Do pharmaceutical companies have a responsibility to distribute drugs for free or low cost in developing countries? Why is intellectual property such a big deal? What impact would South Africa’s decision to levy duties on drugs in the country have on the international distribution of drugs? Was the change that provided patent protection for pharmaceutical companies an appropriate change or
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Questions for Review 1. Pharmaceutical companies do have a responsibility to distribute drugs for a low cost in developing and poorer countries. Africa’s GDP‚ and per capita income is very low so they cannot afford to buy top quality medicines. One main argument for this approach is the AIDS epidemic in Africa. A main argument against this is that the treatment for AIDS is very expensive to provide to a whole country for free. 2. The principal arguments of pharmaceutical companies that oppose making
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Pharmaceutical Industry’s Marketing Practices (Against) Marketing is the process by which companies determine what products or services may be of interest to customers‚ and the strategy to use in sales‚ communications and business development. Research and advertising Is a big part of marketing. Marketing involve doing lots of research and is the process by which companies determine what products or service the public wants or needs in order to target the market. Pharmaceutical industry
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The Trex Company Marketing Plan 1) Executive Summary The following document provides an in depth look at the performance and strengths of the Trex Company and the products currently offered. The end user of the products offered‚ are looked at in depth to give a better understanding and direction for future marketing efforts. The marketing suggestions and directions provided will help the Trex Company to continue its status as a leader into the future. 2) Company Description Trex Company
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Pharmaceutical Marketing Merck “Merck has gone beyond developing and selling prescription pharmaceuticals. It formed joint ventures in 1989 with Johnson & Johnson to sell over the-counter pharmaceuticals; in 1991 with DuPont to expand basic research‚ and in 2000 with Scherigng-Plough to develop and market new prescriptions medicines. In 1997‚ Merck and Rhone-Poulenc S.A. (now Sanofi-Aventis S.A.) combined animal health and poultry genetics business to form Merial Limited‚ a fully integrated
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Marketing and Sales Management MBA 750 Green Meadows Travel and Tourism < Marketing Plan> Dr. Mamoun Akroush 1- Executive Summary and brief history Green Meadows Travel & Tourism founded in 1995 under the ownership of Naori Group‚ it is a multiple function company offering a wide range of travel and tourism related services using two different business modules; by which it provides services to the public on behalf of suppliers such as airlines‚ car rentals‚ hotels‚ and package
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Pharmaceutical Companies and Ethics It would be a mistake to claim that the pharmaceutical industry has not contributed to a better way of life and a better standard of living. They have come up with treatments for cancer-in some types of cancer they have even come up with the cure. It would also be naïve however to pretend that there are not some issues that have come up throughout the years that lead us to question whether the pharmaceutical industry’s main concern is the well being of the patients
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the grape‚ citrus fruits and the apple. One-fifth of the crop is exported to Europe‚ Canada‚ the United States and Japan as fresh fruit. India is the leading banana producer in Asia‚ followed by Indonesia and then by Philippines. We the “BB Company” will facilitate to people by fruit snacks in packets at the reasonable prices and obtain sufficient value from them. Now people enjoy their life with potato chips‚ popcorns‚ chocolates‚ etc. but we will provide them a concept of “Fruit Chips” which
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