Topic: What are the ideal body types for men and women in Hong Kong society? In what ways are these body types perpetuated through mass media‚ technology‚ and medicine? According to Bartky (1999)‚ is body modification a form of self-empowerment or self-punishment? Introduction Human body is one of the elements used to assess the attractiveness of a person. Since the aesthetics theory varies in different countries and regions due to different history and cultural background‚ the description of
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To better understand the fluctuating dollar value against the rupee‚ let us get to know some basics: Exchange rate – the rate at which a currency can be exchanged. It is the rate at which one currency is sold to buy another. Foreign exchange market – Also known as “Forex” or “FX”. It is a market to trade currencies Indian foreign exchange rate system – India FX rate system was on the fixed rate model till the 90s‚ when it was switched to floating rate model. Fixed FX rate is the rate fixed
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Question 1 Ans: Mr. Chan Salaries tax Year of assessment 2010/11 Basic period: year ended 31 March 2010 $ $ Salary ($100‚000*12) 1‚200‚000 Education benefits 150‚000 Reimbursement of tuition fees 100‚000 Reimbursement of utilities 50‚000
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FINA 3088 Case Study 1 ---- Chase’s Strategy for Syndicating the Hong Kong Disneyland Loan (A)&(B) Bid Strategy of the First Round The first round bid was to show its commitment and price‚ while detailed proposal would be submitted after being shortlisted. Thus‚ Chase had mainly three kinds of concern at that stage: risk‚ profit and reputation. Reputation From Exhibit 6‚ there is no doubt that Chase was the top bank in syndicated finance in the US and over the world. However‚ it recorded
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Strategic Management Analysis of IKEA Hong Kong Introduction In order to understand what strategic position and direction which IKEA takes in Hong Kong market so as to keep making successful business‚ it is important to conduct a strategic analysis of IKEA HK from internal‚ external factors to its strengths‚ weakness‚ opportunities and threats to evaluate this company. To tide over the economic crisis‚ most of the HK home furniture business tends to “low price strategy” so as to gain market share
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International Marketing Written Report 1 Starbucks – A Coffee Kingdom How it comes to enter into the Hong Kong market? Content Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1 An introduction of Starbucks .............................................................................................................. 2 History...........................................................
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General Issues The common issues with ‘Bitcoin’ and ‘Linden Dollars’ are that there have been suspicions these virtual currency schemes are operating as Ponzi schemes‚ there is a high level of anonymity with regards to these virtual currency schemes and that there is only one regulator who oversees the system. The issue of Ponzi schemes are justified for virtual currency schemes such as ‘Bitcoin’ and ‘Linden Dollars’ but for different reasons. For ‘Bitcoin’ it greatly resembles a Ponzi scheme where
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Only insurers and insurance intermediaries‚ who are insurance agents and insurance brokers‚ are regulated in Hong Kong. The law‚ Commissioner of Insurance (IA) and the Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination are the major forms of regulation used in the insurance industry in Hong Kong. The relevant legal framework for the regulation of insurers is provided by the Insurance Companies Ordinance (Cap.41) ‚ and its subsidiary legislation including Insurance Companies (Determination of Long
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1-case‚ company‚ issues 1-2-case the case tell the situation of two german companies who supplied the US automobile company DaimlerChrisler one made loss‚ the other mad profits 1-2-companies - German company SMS Elotherm dealing with the US company DaimlerChrysler german company Keiper dealing also with DaimlerChrisler 1-3-issues : FOREIGN RISK EXCHANGE One of these 2 companies has managed to have a successful business‚ the other one experienced dramatic loss : issue is the exchange
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Q1: Describe Dollar General’s business strategy. What has the company been so successful? A1: Dollar General’s main business strategy is to focus on being the leading distributors of consumable basics‚ with 30% of the merchandise at $1.00 or less. Dollar General believes in maintaining an assortment of consumable merchandise and making shopping for everyday items hassle free and simplistic. Deriving most of their customer basis from Low‚ Middle and fixed income earners. With under-serviced
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