...Children and Obesity Sharletta Guy-Pope SOC490: Social Science Capstone Raqota Berger June 18, 2012 Introduction Due to the growing concern and increase prevalence of childhood obesity around the world the population of children as it relates to childhood obesity indicates that these children will suffer even greater as adults. This increasing concern has become a public health issue and a social issue with children. Furthermore, research shows that the media plays an important role in the current epidemic of childhood obesity, which also has become a social issue with children. The increasing amounts of junk food and fast food advertisements, that target children and adolescents, have an effect on the outcome of their health and nutritional habits; these advertisements shift away from good nutritional practices. Food advertisements that advertise unhealthy foods such as foods high in saturated fats and cholesterol (junk foods) puts children at risk for high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol, both of which causes heart disease later on in life, which are precursors of cardiovascular disease resulting in childhood obesity. Sociocultural Factors Gender Society, culture, and the media send children powerful messages about body weight and shape ideals. For girls; ideas that are stressed in the media include the "thin ideal" and urging to diet and exercise, which can put pressure on girls to be thin, putting them...
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...domestic companies such as TATA, Future Group etc, Tesco of the UK and Wal-Mart from the USA have already set up plans to expand their business in the country, these are two of the heavy weights in the global retail industry. The organised sector in an effort to retain customers have introduced a variety of loyalty programmes and schemes, however due to the dominance of the unorganised sector in India the effectiveness and the consumer’s perception about such schemes have not been studied comprehensively. Therefore this dissertation aims to understand the consumer’s perception towards such loyalty schemes, how effective they are in building loyalty amongst the organization and the consumer, and to also understand the future and roles of the two retail sectors in the Indian retail industry. Key literature regarding this topic has been reviewed by the author, which focuses on: 1. Relationship Marketing. 2. The constructs in building a relationship. 3. Customer Loyalty 4. Customer Loyalty and Behaviour 5. Customer Satisfaction and Service quality 6. Loyalty Programmes & its effect on Customer loyalty These have then been conceptualized...
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...International Journal of Business and Management; Vol. 7, No. 13; 2012 ISSN 1833-3850 E-ISSN 1833-8119 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education Consumers’ Attitude towards Advertising Uchenna Cyril Eze1 & Chai Har Lee2 1 2 Monash University, 46150 Selangor, Malaysia Multimedia University, 75450 Bukit Beruang, Melaka, Malaysia Correspondence: Chai Har Lee, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, 75450 Bukit Beruang, Melaka, Malaysia. Tel: 60-123-633-730. E-mail: chaiharlee@gmail.com Received: March 21, 2012 doi:10.5539/ijbm.v7n13p94 Accepted: June 15, 2012 Published: July 1, 2012 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v7n13p94 Abstract Advertising is a growing business and with advances in the Internet technology, the dynamics and landscape of the business has changed as well. Prior findings on consumers’ attitude towards advertising are mixed. This paper is an attempt to examine young adults’ attitude towards advertising. We conceptualized a framework to examine the influence of six independent variables namely consumer manipulation, product information, hedonic/pleasure, economic condition, social integration, and materialism on consumers’ attitude towards advertising. Participants were selected from the southern region of Malaysia. The data were collected through personal administration, and had 217 valid responses. The analysis reveals that four of the six hypotheses were supported. Consumer manipulation emerged negative, which is consistent with past findings...
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...Abstract The purpose of this study is to analyse the factors of affecting the students’ purchase intention on mobile phone in Johor. The result is useful for manufacturer to take the feedback and make the improvement in the future. There are many factors of purchase intention and it changes with the time. Therefore, this study will focus on 4 variables to analyse which are brand, price, feature and recommendation by friends and family. Moreover, data were collected from Southern University College students in Johor Bahru. This data is based on 100 respondents who age is between 20 and 30 years old. The quantitative method would be used to collected data which can help to save time and costly. Besides, the result shows that brand is the main factor affects the students’ purchase intention. Hence, this study suggested that the mobile manufacturer should consider the above mentioned factor which helps to enhance the students to purchase. Acknowledgement In this regard, I want to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Mr. Alex Tan Wei Liang. During this time, he spends his time to guide me to complete this research study. Also, he always use his language to call me relax when I am feeling stress and bad mood. In addition, one of the important roles in this research study is the respondents. I would like to thank for them due to willing to spend their time and help me to response the questionnaire which is part of the research study. Lastly, I would like to thank...
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...CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction This chapter discuss about background of the study, problem statement, purpose and objective of the study, significant and also limitation of the study. The definition concept of product placement is also discussed. 2 1.2 Background of the study According to PQ Media (2007) the practice of placing branded products within films for commercial purposes has developed into a distinct marketing tactic and has truly gone global. This situation happens due to product placement is cost-effective compared to other types advertising and it allows marketers to avoid clutter. Placing product in film is not new, it has becoming established in North America in the 1980s, on television program but began to receive serious attention in the UK in the late 1990s.(Chris Fill,2004).One of the example is the increase in sales of Reese’s Pieces chocolate after an on-screen in E.T on 1980s (Karh,1998). Generally product placement is about placing brands in films or TV show. Chris Fill (2004), defined product placement as the inclusion of products and services in films for deliberate promotional exposure, in return for an agreed financial sum. It is a cheap way to obtain some brand exposure in a mainstream without paying for airtime like any other promotion. Placing a product in film can overcome the irritation factor associated with advertisements screened in cinemas. There are varieties of product can be place including...
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...CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION IN INVESTMENT-LINKED LIFE INSURANCE PREFACE This course contains the study materials for the Certificate Examination in InvestmentLinked Life Insurance. The book may look ominously thick but please bear in mind that the market out there, both, the product producers and clients market has undergone tremendous changes in the last 15 years. The sudden deluge of information found here as compared to the earlier version is to provide a slightly higher level of understanding amongst agents, so that they can be better prepared when facing a client. The objective of this course is to provide basic fundamental knowledge of how investment-linked life insurance works and how to market it to the public. This course also introduces the agent to the world of Investment-Li n k e d L i f e Insurance sales and it is also hoped that the agents will not stop with this course but empower themselves with higher qualifications in the coming future. The Chapters in this course are designed in such a way, that a new person will get a clear picture of what Investment-Linked Life Insurance is all about and also sets a template for them to follow to a higher level in the future. It is hoped that the agents will utilise this course effectively and carry out their sales activities with stronger conviction and heightened confidence. CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION IN INVESTMENT-LINKED LIFE INSURANCE CEILLI CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION IN INVESTMENT-LINKED LIFE INSURANCE 1st Edition...
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...KFC HOLDINGS (MALAYSIA) BHD 65787-T 1 KFC Holdings (Malaysia) BHd (65787-T) annual Report 2011 annual Report 2011 after 38 years of ‘Finger lickin’ good’, we have changed our tagline to simply ‘so good’. ‘so good’ reflects our commitment to product, place, people, price and promotion. ‘so good’ is that great experience of a good meal shared between family and friends. at KFC, it is all about building a brand that brings people together and creates that ‘so good’ moments. Thus, the choice of the cover illustrates ‘so good’ which is what the brand is all about. KFC Holdings (Malaysia) BHd (65787-T) annual Report 2011 2 Contents Shareholders’Overview Financial Highlights 6 notice of annual general Meeting 9 statement accompanying notice of annual general Meeting 14 Our Performance in 2011 Corporate statement 18 Review of operations 32 Reliable Corporate Citizen Corporate social Responsibility 48 The Corporation Board of directors 60 Top Management Committee 76 Head of division 77 shariah advisory Council 80 Corporate information 81 group structure 82 Accountability Corporate governance statement 84 audit Committee Report 93 statement on internal Control 97 additional Compliance information 100 Financial Statements directors’ Report 127 statements of Financial Position 131 statements of Comprehensive income 132 Consolidated statement of Changes in Equity 133 statement of Changes in Equity 135 statements of Cash Flows 137 notes to the Financial...
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...ANNUAL REPORT Building A Global Brand What’s the value in a brand name? Everything. A brand that is reputable and stands apart from others provides competitive advantage, confirms credibility, adds value to a company and ensures long lasting customer relationships. As an organisation that has been around for more than three decades, the DRB-HICOM name is one that needs no introduction. It is an organisation that prides itself on always staying ahead of the game, in setting high standards in all its endeavours and constantly challenging the status quo. With a portfolio of more than eighty operating companies in its stable, the Group’s diversity elevates it to a brand with unique character and promise. PROTON, Alam Flora, PUSPAKOM, Pos Malaysia, MODENAS, Bank Muamalat, Glenmarie Properties – these are some of the household names that form a part of the DRB-HICOM Group. From the Automotive and Services sectors to the Property, Asset and Construction sector, DRB-HICOM’s operating companies have always had a strong presence in the local market. Helmed by bold leadership and imbued with core values, strong work ethics and a vision to be number 1, the DRB-HICOM brand is well-positioned to go a step further to become a leading global brand in the future. OUR VISION to be number 1 and continuously excel in all that we do OUR MISSION to lead in the growth of the nation in the areas of DRB-HICOM’S core businesses SHARED VALUES excellence decorum teamwork integrity...
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...ANNUAL REPORT Building A Global Brand What’s the value in a brand name? Everything. A brand that is reputable and stands apart from others provides competitive advantage, confirms credibility, adds value to a company and ensures long lasting customer relationships. As an organisation that has been around for more than three decades, the DRB-HICOM name is one that needs no introduction. It is an organisation that prides itself on always staying ahead of the game, in setting high standards in all its endeavours and constantly challenging the status quo. With a portfolio of more than eighty operating companies in its stable, the Group’s diversity elevates it to a brand with unique character and promise. PROTON, Alam Flora, PUSPAKOM, Pos Malaysia, MODENAS, Bank Muamalat, Glenmarie Properties – these are some of the household names that form a part of the DRB-HICOM Group. From the Automotive and Services sectors to the Property, Asset and Construction sector, DRB-HICOM’s operating companies have always had a strong presence in the local market. Helmed by bold leadership and imbued with core values, strong work ethics and a vision to be number 1, the DRB-HICOM brand is well-positioned to go a step further to become a leading global brand in the future. OUR VISION to be number 1 and continuously excel in all that we do OUR MISSION to lead in the growth of the nation in the areas of DRB-HICOM’S core businesses SHARED VALUES excellence decorum teamwork integrity...
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...41 st Annual General Meeting of TAN CHONG MOTOR HOLDINGS BERHAD will be held at Pacific Ballroom, Level 2, Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 at 3:00 p.m. N I S S A N E L G R A N D I N F I N I T I F X 3 7 R E N A U L T M E G A N E R S CONTENTS 02 03 05 09 10 14 17 25 27 28 31 Corporate Information Business Divisions Report of the Board of Directors 8 Years Financial Highlights Profile of Directors Corporate Social Responsibility Report Corporate Governance Statement Internal Control Statement Other Statements and Disclosures Audit Committee Report Daily Share Price & Volume Traded on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad 33 Financial Statements 133 Ten Largest Properties of the Group 134 Shareholders’ Statistics 137 Notice of Annual General Meeting Form of Proxy CORPORATE INFORMATION Directors Dato’ Tan Heng Chew Executive Deputy Chairman and Group Managing Director Dato’ Ng Mann Cheong Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Dato’ Haji Kamaruddin @ Abas bin Nordin Independent Non-Executive Director Seow Thiam Fatt Independent Non-Executive Director Siew Kah Toong Independent Non-Executive Director Dato’ Khor Swee Wah @ Koh Bee Leng Executive Director Ling Ou Long @ Ling Wuu Long Executive Director Ho Wai Ming Executive Director Audit Committee Company Secretaries Yap Bee Lee Chang Pie Hoon Registered Address 62-68 Jalan Ipoh 51200 Kuala Lumpur Telephone : (03) 4047 8888 Facsimile...
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...annual report 2014 8 th annual general meeting Menara Hap Seng Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Monday, 25 May 2015 at 2pm. Contents Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Berhad | Annual Report 2014 16 Chairman’s Statement 56 51 Corporate Social Responsibility 2 3 14 16 22 35 Corporate Information Directors’ Profile Group Financial Highlights Chairman’s Statement Statement on Corporate Governance Statement on Risk Management and Internal Control 41 Board Committees 51 Corporate Social Responsibility Financial Statements 56 114 116 120 122 123 126 127 • Financial Statements Additional Information Particulars of Group’s Properties Plantation Statistics Share Buy-Backs Summary Analysis of Shareholdings Directors’ Shareholdings Notice of Annual General Meeting Proxy Form Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Berhad | Annual Report 2014 Corporate Information BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tan Sri Ahmad Bin Mohd Don Independent Non-Executive Chairman Datuk Simon Shim Kong Yip, JP Non-Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Egoh Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Datuk Edward Lee Ming Foo, Managing Director Wong Yuen Kuai, Lucien Independent Non-Executive Director JP Lee Wee Yong Executive Director Au Yong Siew Fah Executive Director 2 Company Secretaries Cheah Yee Leng (LS 0009398) Lim Guan Nee (MAICSA 7009321) Registered...
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...AirAsia Berhad (284669-W) Annual Report 2010 Annual Report 2010 welcome on board. AirAsiA BerhAd AnnuAl report 2010 A Promise mAde, A Pledge KePt When AirAsiA stArted out As A loW-cost Airline in 2002, We pledged to mAke Air trAvel AffordAble for everybody. todAy, nine yeArs doWn our corporAte journey, We knoW We hAve kept to our initiAl promise. in october 2010, we flew our 100 millionth guest, a young, newly married indonesian housewife who was going to visit her husband working in india. Just as we made her travel dream come true, we are delighted to have done the same for more than 100 million guests. We have kept our fares down thanks to our disciplined focus on keeping our operating costs the lowest among the world’s airlines. We offer a million free tickets every year. While enabling everyone to fly, we are also connecting people to places that were never connected by air before. We have achieved our Vision of being the largest low-cost airline in Asia, serving those who previously had no access nor the means to enjoy air travel. We have done this by staying close to our Mission of: • • • being the best company to work for, treating each Allstar as a member of our extended AirAsia family creating a globally recognised ASEAN brand maintaining the highest quality product, embracing technology to reduce costs and enhance service levels Central to our promise is our great team of Allstars who have proven time and again that hard work, creativity,...
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...AirAsia Berhad (284669-W) Annual Report 2010 Annual Report 2010 welcome on board. AirAsiA BerhAd AnnuAl report 2010 A Promise mAde, A Pledge KePt When AirAsiA stArted out As A loW-cost Airline in 2002, We pledged to mAke Air trAvel AffordAble for everybody. todAy, nine yeArs doWn our corporAte journey, We knoW We hAve kept to our initiAl promise. in october 2010, we flew our 100 millionth guest, a young, newly married indonesian housewife who was going to visit her husband working in india. Just as we made her travel dream come true, we are delighted to have done the same for more than 100 million guests. We have kept our fares down thanks to our disciplined focus on keeping our operating costs the lowest among the world’s airlines. We offer a million free tickets every year. While enabling everyone to fly, we are also connecting people to places that were never connected by air before. We have achieved our Vision of being the largest low-cost airline in Asia, serving those who previously had no access nor the means to enjoy air travel. We have done this by staying close to our Mission of: • • • being the best company to work for, treating each Allstar as a member of our extended AirAsia family creating a globally recognised ASEAN brand maintaining the highest quality product, embracing technology to reduce costs and enhance service levels Central to our promise is our great team of Allstars who have proven time and again that hard work, creativity,...
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...AirAsia Berhad (284669-W) Annual Report 2010 Annual Report 2010 welcome on board. AirAsiA BerhAd AnnuAl report 2010 A Promise mAde, A Pledge KePt When AirAsiA stArted out As A loW-cost Airline in 2002, We pledged to mAke Air trAvel AffordAble for everybody. todAy, nine yeArs doWn our corporAte journey, We knoW We hAve kept to our initiAl promise. in october 2010, we flew our 100 millionth guest, a young, newly married indonesian housewife who was going to visit her husband working in india. Just as we made her travel dream come true, we are delighted to have done the same for more than 100 million guests. We have kept our fares down thanks to our disciplined focus on keeping our operating costs the lowest among the world’s airlines. We offer a million free tickets every year. While enabling everyone to fly, we are also connecting people to places that were never connected by air before. We have achieved our Vision of being the largest low-cost airline in Asia, serving those who previously had no access nor the means to enjoy air travel. We have done this by staying close to our Mission of: • • • being the best company to work for, treating each Allstar as a member of our extended AirAsia family creating a globally recognised ASEAN brand maintaining the highest quality product, embracing technology to reduce costs and enhance service levels Central to our promise is our great team of Allstars who have proven time and again that hard work, creativity,...
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...ANNUAL REPORT 2014 reimagining energy TM Our Business Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) • Export Sector • Power Sector • Industrial Sector Regasification Terminal • Power Sector • •Power Sector Industrial Sector • Industrial Sector Natural Gas Liquefaction Peninsular Gas Utilisation (PGU) System • Residential and Commercial Sectors • Residential Sector • Commercial Sector Processed Gas Exploration, Development & Production Processing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Condensate • Industrial Sector - Ethylene, Methanol, MTBE, • Industrial Sector Polyethylene, Propylene, Urea and VCM Olefin & Derivatives, Fertiliser & Methanol Crude Oil Condensate Petrochemical Plants • Transportation Sector - Diesel, Gasoline, Jet Fuel • Transportation Sector and Lubricants Jet Fuel, Gasoline, Diesel, Fuel Oil & Lubricants Refining Petroleum Products UPSTREAM 2 PETRONAS ANNUAL REPORT 2014 DOWNSTREAM Our Presence Upstream Downstream Upstream Africa • Algeria – Development • Cameroon – Development • Egypt – Exploration, Development, Production & LNG • Mauritania – Exploration, Development & Production • Mozambique – Exploration • Republic of South Sudan – Exploration, Development & Production • Republic of Sudan – Exploration, Development & Production • Chad – Development & Production Asia Pacific • Australia – Exploration, Development, Production & LNG • Brunei – Exploration • China...
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