...A GEM of a Study Abstract: The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Entrepreneurial Assessment, a joint project of The Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College (now Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship) and The London Business School, has undertaken a long-term, large-scale project to prove the causal links between a government's economic policies and initiatives, the resulting entrepreneurial activity and subsequent economic growth. This case describes multiple-stage research, including thousands of interviews in several countries by established research firms. URLs: www.london.edu www3.babson.edu/eship/aboutblank/ How/When to Use This case deals with the concept of causal studies vs. descriptive studies and what needs to be included in the research design of each study type. It also deals with what constitutes control in research design; in this context it is best used with chapters 6-9. This is also a great case to use to discuss constructs vs. concepts (Chapter 3), as Exhibit C-GEM-1.1 clearly has struggled with defining numerous constructs and multiple-measurement variables and, therefore, could be used to further explore text Exhibit 3-1. The case also mentions the use of standardized data; in this context you could use the case to explore how "standardized" data from different countries really is and where the student seeks such country-specific data. Discussion Questions: 1. What are the independent and dependent variables in this...
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...>cases A GEM of a Study >Abstract In periods of economic downturn, government leaders try to stimulate entrepreneurship activity. Project directors of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, partnered with the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership of Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the London School of Business and Babson College,designed a research study to add insight to what activities would be most likely to stimulate entreprenship activities. >The Scenario What government policies and initiatives are most likely to generate high levels of entrepreneurial activity? Which are positively correlated with the economic well-being of a country as measured by growth in GDP and job formation? Project directors of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), who define entrepreneurship as “any attempt at new business or new venture creation, such as self-employment, a new business organization, or the expansion of an existing business, by an individual, a team of individuals, or an established business,” suggest the following: • • • • • • Promoting entrepreneurship, especially outside the most active age group (25– 44), with specific programs that support entrepreneurial activity. Facilitating the availability of resources to women to participate in the entrepreneurial process. Committing to long-term, substantial postsecondary education, including training programs designed to develop skills required to start a business. Emphasis on developing an individual’s capacity...
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...19/01/2015 40 Young People Who Became Millionaires Before They Were 20 | Inc.com PEOPLE 40 Young People Who Became Millionaires Before They Were 20 It is often awe-inspiring to think about how early some of the world's most famous entrepreneurs got their start. Many of them simply had a fantastic idea and then just worked their butts off to make it reality. BY JOHN BOITNOTT @jboitnott IMAGE: Getty Images We all know that some entrepreneurs get rich quick, but still others do it even while they're young. Quite a few of them are making their first million before they're even of legal drinking age. http://www.inc.com/johnboitnott/40youngpeoplewhobecamemillionairesbeforetheywere20.html 1/6 19/01/2015 40 Young People Who Became Millionaires Before They Were 20 | Inc.com While most teens spend their youth honing work skills in entry-level jobs, whether that's slinging fast food or working retail, others get that spark to succeed at an early age. There's no shortage of useful advice out there to help even the very young make strong business decisions. There is also no minimum age to become a millionaire, as these "kids" know firsthand. From playing the stock market to starting up their own companies, check out these 40 teens who made millions before turning 20. 1. Ashley Qualls: The founder of WhateverLife.com got her ingenious idea back in 2004 when she was just 14. Meant to showcase her design skills, the site really took off when Qualls started...
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... activities – wherever in the world it could be carried out to GE’s exacting standards most cost effectively”. This was specifically done by the use of centres of excellence (COE). Each product of the General Electric Medical Systems (GEMS) portfolio was manufactured in one to two centres of excellence. From there the products were shipped all over the world. The case states that 60% to 96% of products made in a centre of excellence were eventually sold in a different part of the world. At this point, with regard to the manufacturing strategy we think it is important to mention that GEMS only manufactured the most decisive parts of their products themselves, the...
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...Gemsales Pvt Ltd Introduction: In this case we see five people who are involve in a business of importing and supplying of jewellery as a wholesaler to retailers within the city market. The company in which the five people naming Andrew, Brian, Colin, Diana and Elizabeth are directors is named as Gemsales Pty Ltd. We shall consider this case and discussion in accordance to Australian laws as it mentions to be in Harvard referencing style. The case: The case is about a business which five people start and work upon, the business being at a competitive stage hence the directors plan to expand the business to increase sales and give good competition in the market. For the expansion of the business the directors decided to apply a loan and obtained loan of $4 million dollar from Friendly bank Ltd. Of this money the company utilized $3 million dollars for increase in stocks and the rest amount was invested in buying warehouse and showrooms. These were purchased from a company called Traders Pty Ltd. It is so said in the case that Colin one of the director did not attend the meeting in which these decisions were taken as he was hospitalised due to a severe accident, another member Elizabeth did not attend the meeting like always she use to do but had signed the agreements and papers of the decisions that were taken in the meeting which stated about the expansion and the loan for the business. Diana abstained i.e. she denied with the terms and was not very sure about...
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...Electric Medical Systems Divisions (GEMS), the world’s leading manufacturer of diagnostic imaging equipment and a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), has had years of success with its Global Product Company (GPC) concept. The GPC philosophy states that GEMS manufactures wherever in the world products could be carried out to GE’s standard in the most cost effective manner. However, the “In China for China” proposal by the head of GEMS China division, is causing the company to re-evaluate its global positioning strategy. China is the third largest market for medical diagnostics worldwide and is growing rapidly. Core markets are facing decade-long economic challenges and are unlikely to have the growth rates of China. In parallel, technological demands are ever present. The market demand is veering towards biochemistry. GEMS must decide if its growth strategy means focusing on the China market as part of its competitive advantage. GEMS has a number of strengths. Per the financial statements in the Exhibit 1, the company has the financial resources to invest in its desired growth strategy. Changing a corporate strategy often requires the cash flow to hire and train new talent as well cash to pay for capital and operating expenditures. GEMS has a global presence through its extensive sales and marketing organizations; thus, if there was a decision to focus on the China market, the company would probably not lose its current global market share. GEMS core competencies are supply chain...
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...overview document to inform emergency department physicians of the project, and the clinical nurse specialist reviewed the referral process, protocols and documentation with nursing staff. ore than ever, health-care providers need to communicate with each other to stay informed about the services clients receive. Working in collaboration is essential to the delivery of effective, efficient and timely care (D'Amour, Ferrada-Videla, San Martin Rodriguez, & Beaulieu, 2005; Interprofessional Care Steering Committee, 2007). We all had roles on the Geriatric Emergency ManagementFalls Intervention Team (GEM-FIT) project, which was aimed at evaluating an alternative service-delivery pathway to reduce the number and consequences of falls in adults aged 65 and older who presented to an inner-city hospital emergency department. The project was based on the Falls Intervention Team (FIT) study, which had evaluated a best practice, multifactorial fall-prevention program for community-dwelling older adults (Baycrest Centre for...
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...[pic] How Entrepreneurial is Germany? The Institutional Context of Entrepreneurship and Business Start Up Costs in Germany in International Comparison Abstract The importance of entrepreneurial activities is integral to a nation’s economic growth. This paper reviews the results of the 2000 Global Entrepreneur Monitor (GEM) country report with a sole focus on Germany in evaluating its degree of entrepreneurship. The factors examined include the costs, legal procedures, and institutional context via a look at the formal and informal entrepreneurial frameworks. The view of entrepreneurship in Germany will be explored as well as comparison to other countries in the GEM report. It is found that entrepreneurial activities differ within regions in Germany and the cultural and social norms place a barrier to start-ups despite the government effort in financing and state promotion programs. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………….3 2. Overview of Germany’s entrepreneurship and international comparison...4 3. Institution context………………………………………………………....6 The regulation of entry……………………………………………………6 Political context- government policies……………………………………8 Human Capital…………………………………………………………….9 Education…..……………………………………………………………10 Psychological and sociological context………………………………….12 Regional context…………………………………………………………15 4. Conclusion……………………………………………………………….18 5. Works cited……………………………………………………………...20 Introduction The German economy...
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...EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF INDIA OCCASIONAL PAPER NO. 138 INDIAN GEMS AND JEWELLERY: A SECTOR STUDY EXIM Bank’s Occasional Paper Series is an attempt to disseminate the findings of research studies carried out in the Bank. The results of research studies can interest exporters, policy makers, industrialists, export promotion agencies as well as researchers. However, views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Bank. While reasonable care has been taken to ensure authenticity of information and data, EXIM Bank accepts no responsibility for authenticity, accuracy or completeness of such items. © Export-Import Bank of India Published by Quest Publications February 2010 CONTENTS Page No. List of Tables List of Exhibits List of Boxes Executive Summary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Introduction Raw Material Base: Global scenario International Trade in Precious Metals, Gems and Jewellery Profile of Select Countries Status of Precious Metals, Gems and Jewellery Industry in India Market Analysis Challenges and Strategies World Gold Demand Production of Diamond in the World and in India World Exports and Imports (2007) of Select Precious Metals, Gems and Jewellery India’s Major Export Destinations and Import Source Countries of Precious Metals, Gems and Jewellery (2008-09) Members of Kimberley Process 5 7 9 11 30 32 41 47 61 84 93 108 109 110 113 116 Annexure Project Team: Mr. S. Prahalathan, General Manager, Research & Planning Group Ms. Renuka Vijay...
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... Entrepreneurship Research Association Sander Wennekers, EIM Business & Policy Research José Ernesto Amorós, Universidad del Desarrollo Founding and Sponsoring Institutions: Babson College, Babson Park, MA, United States Lead Sponsoring Institution and Founding Institution Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile Sponsoring Institution UniversitiTun Abdul Razak, Malaysia Sponsoring Institution London Business School, London, United Kingdom Founding Institution Although GEM data were used in the preparation of this report, their interpretation and use are the sole responsibility of the authors. The authors would like to thank Erkko Autio, Alicia Coduras, Jolanda Hessels, Donna Kelley, Miguel Meuleman, Jeff Seaman, Rolf Sternberg and Peter van der Zwan for providing comments on earlier drafts and/or their crucial role in the data collection procedures. Special thanks go to Jonathan...
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...A PROJECT REPORT ON “A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE CONSUMER’S PREFERENCE TOWARDS BRANDED JEWELLERY OVER NON BRANDED JEWELLERY IN MUMBAI.” SUBMITTED BY CHETAN N NAKTE (MARKETING) ROLL NO – B-07 Batch 2011 - 2013 UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF DR. AMIT AGGRAWAL CORE FACULTY - MARKETING UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI KOHINOOR BUSINESS SCHOOL, KURLA, MUMBAI. DECLARATION I hereby declare that the project report entitled “A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE CONSUMER’S PREFERENCE TOWARDS BRANDED JEWELLERY OVER NON BRANDED JEWELLERY IN MUMBAI” carried out at S.P.JEWELLERS is my work submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Degree of MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MMS), UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI from KOHINOOR BUSINESS SCHOOL, KURLA, MUMBAI and not submitted for the award of any degree, diploma, fellowship or any similar titles or prizes. Date: Signature: _______________ Place: Mumbai Student Name: ___________ CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the project entitled “A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE CONSUMER’S PREFERENCE TOWARDS BRANDED JEWELLERY OVER NON BRANDED JEWELLERY IN MUMBAI” is successfully completed by “Chetan N Nakte” during the second year of her course, in partial fulfillment of the Masters Degree in Management Studies, under the University of Mumbai, through KOHINOOR BUSINESS SCHOOL, Kurla, Mumbai-400070. Date: Place: Mumbai “Dr.Amit Aggrawal” ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It is my privilege...
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...>cases A GEM of a Study >Abstract The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Entrepreneurial Assessment, a joint project of The Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College and The London Business School, has undertaken a long-term, large-scale project to prove the causal links between a government’s economic policies and initiatives, the resulting entrepreneurial activity and subsequent economic growth. This case describes multiplestage research, including thousands of interviews in several countries by established research firms. >The Scenario What government policies and initiatives are most likely to generate high levels of entrepreneurial activity? Which are positively correlated with the economic well-being of a country as measured by growth in GDP and job formation? Project directors of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), who define entrepreneurship as “Any attempt at new business or new venture creation, such as self-employment, a new business organization, or the expansion of an existing business, by an individual, a team of individuals, or an established business,” suggest the following: • Promoting entrepreneurship, especially outside the most active age group (25-44), with specific programs that support entrepreneurial activity. • Facilitating the availability of resources to women to participate in the entrepreneurial process. • Committing to long-term, substantial postsecondary education, including training programs designed to develop...
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...The jewellery industry has a worldwide criticalness and appreciates a noteworthy industry status since the frontier period. India has accomplished striking advancement in the realm of gems throughout the most recent couple of decades, yet it has not been smooth cruising from the beginning. Whatever achievement India asserted in this way, has been accomplished by the hard and gave work of its artisans, skill of its planners and the business sharpness of its business visionaries. Amid the past, the nation needed to confront a considerable measure of challenges and unfavorable circumstances in monetary area however it went to the credit of India's jewellery sector that it never thought back. India exports jewellery to nearly 160 nations. Among...
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...A PROJECT REPORT ON “A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE CONSUMER’S PREFERENCE TOWARDS BRANDED JEWELLERY OVER NON BRANDED JEWELLERY IN MUMBAI.” SUBMITTED BY CHETAN N NAKTE (MARKETING) ROLL NO – B-07 Batch 2011 - 2013 UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF DR. AMIT AGGRAWAL CORE FACULTY - MARKETING UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI KOHINOOR BUSINESS SCHOOL, KURLA, MUMBAI. DECLARATION I hereby declare that the project report entitled “A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE CONSUMER’S PREFERENCE TOWARDS BRANDED JEWELLERY OVER NON BRANDED JEWELLERY IN MUMBAI” carried out at S.P.JEWELLERS is my work submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Degree of MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MMS), UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI from KOHINOOR BUSINESS SCHOOL, KURLA, MUMBAI and not submitted for the award of any degree, diploma, fellowship or any similar titles or prizes. Date: Signature: _______________ Place: Mumbai Student Name: ___________ CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the project entitled “A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE CONSUMER’S PREFERENCE TOWARDS BRANDED JEWELLERY OVER NON BRANDED JEWELLERY IN MUMBAI” is successfully completed by “Chetan N Nakte” during the second year of her course, in partial fulfillment of the Masters Degree in Management Studies, under the University of Mumbai, through KOHINOOR BUSINESS SCHOOL, Kurla, Mumbai-400070. Date: Place: Mumbai “Dr.Amit Aggrawal” ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It is my privilege...
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...content is not to be construed in any manner whatsoever as a substitute for professional advice. IMaCS and NSDC neither recommend nor endorse any specific products or services that may have been mentioned in this report and nor do they assume any liability or responsibility for the outcome of decisions taken as a result of any reliance placed in this report. Neither IMaCS nor NSDC shall be liable for any direct or indirect damages that may arise due to any act or omission on the part of the user due to any reliance placed or guidance taken from any portion of this report. Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Gems and Jewellery Industry Study on mapping of human resource skill gaps in India till 2022 Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Gems and Jewellery Industry Table of Contents 1. Environment Scanning and Competitiveness of the Gems and Jewellery sector...
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