Introduction The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years‚ other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. A constitution of 1848‚ subsequently modified in 1874‚ replaced the confederation
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Titan Industries is the world’s sixth largest wrist watch manufacturer and India’s leading producer of watches under the Titan‚ Fastrack‚ Sonata‚ Nebula‚ RAGA‚ Regalia‚ Octane & Xylys brand names. It is a joint venture between one of India’s most respected business organizations‚ the Tata Group‚ and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation(TIDCO). Its product portfolio includes watches‚ accessories and jewellery‚ in both contemporary and traditional designs. It
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4th revised edition SWISS NEUTRALITY A brochure published by the Federal Department of Defence‚ Civil Protection and Sports (DDPS) in conjunction with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). SWISS 1 NEUTRALITY ELEMENTS OF NEUTRALITY The decisive factors governing our policy of neutrality are the national interest‚ the body of law on neutrality‚ the international situation as well as our tradition and history. • • • • The policy decisions of every country are based on its own
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Swiss Chocolate refers to chocolate produced in Switzerland. While Cacao beans and other ingredients such as sugar can originate from outside of Switzerland‚ the actual production of the chocolate must take place in Switzerland. Switzerland ’s chocolates have earned an international reputation for high quality with many famous international brands. Swiss chocolate truffles and pralines Contents [hide] • 1 History • 2 Sales Market • 3 Industry Structure • 4 References • 5 External
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Cluster Theory and Industry Policy: An Overview Author: Stanislav Bucifal Australian National University September 2008 Executive Summary This paper examines the potential of cluster theory to inform industry policy. In the economic sense‚ clusters are production networks of strongly interdependent firms linked to each other in a value-adding production chain (Roelandt et al 1999). A defining characteristic of clusters is the presence of positive externalities which enhance firm competitiveness
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Research report: November 2010 Creative clusters and innovation Putting creativity on the map Caroline Chapain‚ Phil Cooke‚ Lisa De Propris‚ Stewart MacNeill and Juan Mateos-Garcia Disclaimer This work contains statistical data from ONS which is Crown copyright and reproduced with the permission of the controller of HMSO and Queen’s Printer for Scotland. The use of the ONS statistical data in this work does not imply the endorsement of the ONS in relation to the interpretation or analysis
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A Swiss Myth; Barbegazi Introduction The definition of myth varies greatly amongst scholars‚ some have a functionalist approach where myths serve as approvals for social action‚ and others have a structuralist view where myths serve to facilitate conflicting or dualistic elements of society and life (Magoulick‚ 2003). A classical definition of myth from William Bascom (1965) is that they are tales believed to be true‚ usually sacred‚ in distant or past worlds with extra human‚ inhuman characters
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CLUSTER FINANCING Definition of Cluster in the Indian Context Clusters can be defined as Sectoral and geographical concentration of enterprises‚ in particular Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)‚ faced with common opportunities and threats which can: a. Give rise to external economies (e.g. specialized suppliers of raw materials‚ components and machinery; sector specific skills etc.); b. Favour the emergence of specialized technical‚ administrative and financial services; c. Create a conducive
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MAP ON INDIAN WATCH INDUSTRY Perceptual mapping is a graphics technique used by asset marketers that attempts to visually display the perceptions of customers or potential customers. Typically the position of a product‚ product line‚ brand‚ or company is displayed relative to their competition. In this discussion‚ we have analysed the concept of perceptual map on Indian Watch Industry. The concept clearly gives an insight of the Indian watch industry. The Indian watch industry started with the
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“IT Clusters and Cultures” Paul LaVana Grantham University Info Systs Strategic Planning BA525 Dr. Joseph Kempker Abstract Major technological advances are reshaping business‚ government and society. In today’s corporate America the importance and credibility of the IT department goes beyond job satisfaction. Status and credibility affects the organization’s ability to obtain value from its IT investments. Organizational culture can influence
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