Global economic slowdown and its impact on the financial services industry in India April 2009 The global slowdown was an outcome of two events - absence of a sound regulatory framework & mismatch between financial innovation and the ability of the regulators to monitor them immediate aim should be to fix the financial system and to maintain the aggregate demand at a high enough level to stimulate the real sector 2 Contents Executive summary 1. Global financial markets: A perspective
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Dictionary of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality By the same author Britain – Workshop or Service Centre to the World? The British Hotel and Catering Industry The Business of Hotels (with H. Ingram) Europeans on Holiday Higher Education and Research in Tourism in Western Europe Historical Development of Tourism (with A.J. Burkart) Holiday Surveys Examined The Management of Tourism (with A.J. Burkart eds) Managing Tourism (ed.) A Manual of Hotel Reception (with J.R.S. Beavis) Paying Guests
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CSAC05 1/13/07 9:21 Page 123 5 Analyzing Resources and Capabilities Analysts have tended to define assets too narrowly, identifying only those that can be measured, such as plant and equipment. Yet the intangible assets, such as a particular technology, accumulated consumer information, brand name, reputation, and corporate culture, are invaluable to the firm’s competitive power. In fact, these invisible assets are often the only real source of competitive edge that can be sustained over time
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BP in Azerbaijan Sustainability Report 2013 bp.com/caspian Building a stronger, safer BP About our report This report covers the calendar year ending 31 December 2013. In some instances significant events from 2014 have been included. Unless otherwise specified, the text does not distinguish between the activities of BP p.l.c. and those of its subsidiaries and affiliates. References in this report to ‘us’, ‘we’ and ‘our’ relate to BP in Azerbaijan unless otherwise stated. When we cite ‘BP
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must have a degree in statistics or quantitative methods. False (What operations managers do, easy) 10. Henry Ford is known as the Father of Scientific Management. False (The heritage of operations management, easy) 11. Shewhart’s contributions to operations management came during the Scientific Management Era. False (The heritage of operations management, easy) 12. Students wanting to pursue a career in operations management will find multidisciplinary knowledge beneficial. True (Where
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memory of the only rum made using Angostura® aromatic bitters, Siegert Legacy - “Pink Rum”, and the very first rum made by the Siegerts – “Siegert’s Bouquet”, which became a Trinidadian tradition and was the start of the company’s rich rum heritage in the 1960s. Siegert’s 190 Select is truly a classic, showcasing the company’s creativity in blending which Dr. Johann Siegert, inventor of Angostura® aromatic bitters, was well known for. Full of flavour and aromatic appeal, this rum is like
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CONTENTS Management Summary 3 1. Business Objectives 5 2. Positioning: Value Proposition House 6 3. Target Audience 8 4. Market Development & Competitor Strategies 9 5. Marketing plan 12 6 Financials 41 7 Key Performance Indicators 42 8 Risk assessment 43 9 Marketing Introduction Process (MIP plan) 44 Management Summary This document presents the BU TV 2010 Global Marketing Activation Plan. The scope of the document is the entire Flat TV portfolio. Particular attention will
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Drama in schools second edition Like theatre, drama in schools can unlock the use of imagination, intellect, empathy and courage. Through it, ideas, responses and feelings can be expressed and communicated. It carries the potential to challenge, to question and to bring about change. Jude Kelly (theatre director and founder of Metal) Contents Foreword 2 1 Introduction 4 2 Why drama in schools? 6 3 Recognising good drama 9 3.1 What does good drama
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Toyota in Europe Kaizen “Continuous improvement. As no process can ever be declared perfect, there is always room for improvement.” From Looms to Cars: Toyota’s History Global Toyota Toyota in Europe The Toyota Production System 30 5. Customer First 34 6. Sustainability: Economic, Environmental and Social Stewardship 38 7. The Vehicle Line-Up 46 8. Motorsport & Formula One 58 9. The Toyota Work Experience 60 4 | Toyota’s
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