25 per cent to keep pace with inflation. Entertainment outlets Channel NewsAsia spoke with said they are already facing cost pressures. PHOTOS File photo of glasses of beer at an entertainment outlet. (AFP/Patrik Stollarz) Enlarge Caption SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced on Friday that liquor duties will increase by 25 per cent to keep pace with inflation. Entertainment outlets Channel NewsAsia spoke with said they are already facing cost pressures as a result
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relating to environmental population by automobiles. •Legal provisions relating to safety measure •Anyone who wishes to register a new vehicle in Singapore must first obtain a Certificate of Entitlement (COE)‚ which represents the right to own a vehicle for 10 years. •A Registration Fee of S$140 covers the costs of registering a vehicle in Singapore. It is collected upon registration of the vehicle. Overall cost of the car •Registration fee + Cost Price + Road Tax + COE + additional registration
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HOT CAN! Developed for people on the go‚ Hot-Can is an innovative and convenient range of self heating tasty beverages that deliver hot drinks right when you need it. Hot-Can is non-toxic and non-flammable‚ and 100% recyclable. 1.How does Hot-Can work? Hot-Can has developed a special double-chambered aluminium can which contains the beverage in the outer chamber and holds water and calcium oxide (quick lime) separately in the inner chamber. When the seal at the bottom of the can is depressed and
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Theory X‚ Theory Y by Douglas McGregor is a motivation theory. Douglas McGregor is a social psychologist and applied two sets of assumptions to the organizational structure called Theory X and Theory Y. His theory is based on managerial views of human beings. In his book‚ The Human Side of Enterprise‚ he outlined a new role for managers. He stated that managers should assist subordinates in reaching their full potential‚ rather than commanding and controlling. Theory X is negative and Theory Y can
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Philosophy Ego Theory and Bundle Theory Derek Parfit’s views on personal identity and the Ego and Bundle Theory are all summarized in his article “Divided Minds and the Nature of Persons”. In his article‚ Parfit explains the distinction between Ego theory and Bundle theory and provides several arguments against Ego Theory. Although it proves to be very difficult to believe the Bundle Theory‚ Parfit’s critique is convincing and well thought out. In order to defend the Bundle Theory of personal identity
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1. What is a scientific theory? Please cite a definition you like. As Watson stated in "The Value of Theories"‚ a scientific theory is a systematic explanation that unifies various observed phenomena and facts. Based on observations we make‚ science operates under theories which are constantly revised and checked by experiment. A scientific theory also possesses many vital qualities for true understanding. 2. What is the difference between a scientific theory and common sense ideas about the same
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Theory X and Theory Y represent two sets of assumptions about human nature and human behavior that are relevant to the practice of management. Theory X represents a negative view of human nature that assumes individuals generally dislike work‚ are irresponsible‚ and require close supervision to do their jobs. Theory Y denotes a positive view of human nature and assumes individuals are generally industrious‚ creative‚ and able to assume responsibility and exercise self-control in their jobs. One would
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Evaluating the Theory of Constraint and Queuing Theory Abstract The Theory of Constraints and the Queuing Theory is something that all forms of businesses should be looking to exploit. The Theory of Constraints contends that all businesses have some form of constraint that keeps them from working at optimum efficiency. These constraints are found‚ reviewed‚ and corrected by a simple process of finding what to change‚ what to change to‚ and how to cause the change. The Queuing Theory can be applied
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Introduction After reviewing the theories‚ I have chosen Family System theory to discuss how various factors may impact at different stages in the family lifecycle in a Singapore context. “Family systems theory grew out of the general systems theory‚ a conceptual framework developed in the 1960s by Ludwig von Bertalanffy (1968)‚ and family therapists applied these ideas to marriage and family as a system.” (Olson‚ 2003‚ p.71). He proposed that a system is characterized by the interactions of its
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1.0 THEORY X1.1 THEORY X ASSUMPTIONS | 2-3 | 2 | 2.0 THEORY Y2.1 THEORY Y ASSUMPTIONS | 4-5 | 3 | 3.0 BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS-OPENNESS-EXTRAVERSION-NEUROTICISM-CAREFULNESS-SOCIABILITY | 6-11 | 1.0 THEORY X What is theory X? The “Theory X” management theory holds that the average employee has little ambition‚ dislikes work and must be coerced‚ controlled and directed to achieve organizational objectives. Those in management who believe the behavioral assumption of “Theory X” take
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