Essays on Around The World

Basketball is one of the most popular sport games. To date, this game has more than 200 million registered players around the world as well as hundreds of millions of fans. Basketball has been around for more than a century, and during that time, the game has acquired the status that allows it to be an important part of the world sport. In addition, there are various levels of this sport game: i.e. amateur, professional, and educational. The rules of this game are extremely simple, allowing everyone to understand them in a short time. But at the same time, ...

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Takeover of SABMiller

The global beer industry, which has been growing steadily for almost a century now, is filled with variety. There are many types of beer that vary in flavor, production technique, ingredients, color, alcohol levels, and geographic origin. Also, the many brands vary greatly as well. Some brands dominate global beer markets, while other brands are very local - and everything in between. Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller were two of the largest global dominating beermaker companies in existence. Together, they produced around 30% of all beer sold world-wide. The idea of Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller merging was simply astonishing. When ...

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Introduction Out of one hundred and ninety six countries in the world, Spain was chosen for this assignment in order to conduct PESTLE analysis. Political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors are going to be analyzed systematically and the information is taken from one of the relevant and credible sources – CIA World Factbook, and others. General factors about Spain are going to be reviewed first before proceeding to the analysis of Zara in order to have a better understanding. Zara is ...

A Review of Literature

INTRODUCTION The United States has currently been struggling with a great deal of political warfare, social unrest and public protest from the inside and from terrorism, global criticism and immigration battles from the outside. There are so many issues that the subjects of debate seem endless. One of the most controversial and often debated issues today is gun control. There is no doubt that it is incredibly dangerous when offenders are armed when they commit crimes like burglary or in a car-jacking; more so when these offenders have every premeditated intent to kill. At the same time, not everyone ...

English Assignment

Impact of Technology on Human Lives Technology has been a gift of Science to the Human beings and has made lives simpler, easier and has brought people close to each other. We have reached a situation where we can see and talk to people who are thousands of miles away from us, thanks to technology. We can now attend classes, learn about different domains and even work from home. But, there is a down side to everything. Technology does not always play a helping hand and it has it downsides that has affected the lives of people around the ...

Self-Regulation or State Regulation?

Abstract – This paper is about the analysis of the effectiveness of self-regulation and state regulation of the engineering profession in Canada and in the United States. Canada uses self-regulation while the United States uses state regulation. In analyzing the nature, advantages and disadvantages of both of the models of professional regulation, one could recognize that they are equally effective in regulating the engineering profession.

Keywords – engineering, professionals, self-regulation, state regulation, and licensure.

Introduction Professionals are considered as a vital part of the society. Professions such as engineering could be helpful in the society through helping in the building establishments, operating industrial processes and developing new technologies which ...

Contrasting Two Cultures with a Model of Culture

The model of culture to be used in this part of the paper is Professor Geert Hofstede’s Model of National Cultures. Professor Hofstede is famous for his study wherein he looked at how values in the workplace are influenced by particular cultures. He was a consultant working with IBM in the 1970s and 1980s, and thus he was able to observe various workplace cultures around the world (Geert Hofstede: National Culture). Originally, he came up with four dimensions of culture along which behaviors could be linked and thereafter analyzed. The original dimensions are Individualism-Collectivism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Power Distance ( ...

Introduction

This paper is an analysis of Apple’s Corporate Social responsibility and Stakeholder relations process. It will analyze the environment within which Apple discharges these activities and how it is affected by the actions of Apple in recent times. This will begin by examining the nature of Apple’s business and operations. This will culminate in the evaluation of Apple’s external environment and stakeholders. From there, the corporate social responsibility concerns of the company will be evaluated.

Nature, Structure and Products of Apple

Apple is an international technology company that has its headquarters in California. It is a major technological company in the world ...

BUSINESS – COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PROFITABILITY OF ETIHAD AIRWAYS IN 2013 AND 2014

Introduction This proposal will discuss the research topic, questions, and objectives. It will also include the methodology of the research, and the work plan which is designed to guide and track the organization of the research.

Research Question and Objectives

Comparative analysis of the profitability of Etihad Airways in 2013 and 2014 using profit margin ratio and working capital ratio; Purpose and Significance Etihad Airways is considered to be the fastest growing carrier in the history of commercial aviation . From that, we were motivated to prepare a comparative analysis of the profitability of Etihad Airways between 2013 and 2014. The research is expected ...

Introduction

MasterCard Incorporated is a multinational financial services provider listed on the New York Stock Exchange. MasterCard provides electronic payment cards and other financial services for banks in the United States and around the world. This report will focus on the business environment within which MasterCard operates and how its internal and external environments interact to define its current status as financial service provider. This will include the company analysis which will be an inquest into the internal elements of MasterCard and its activities. The competitors and competition processes faced by MasterCard will be considered. Then the research will provide ...

1. Since food and beverage experiences are very personal, how do food service managers design programs that will please customers and keep them coming back? Ans. The primary purpose of food service managers is to ensure customer satisfaction. They ensure that the quality and standards of food and service are up to the mark and the programs are designed in such a way that the customers keep coming back. The programs should include proper training of the employees, effective and efficient supply change management, monitoring the methods of preparation, portion sizes and presentation of food, ensuring the safety measures, ...

Technology has the ability to change all lives, but only if all people are provided equal access to it. Application of technology is important because advancements provide critical tools for empowerment. These new technologies are useful in the definition of social as well as economic advancements. Technological advancements around the world have developed a unique platform for supporting change and helping people live better lives. However, the extent to which different people have access to technological advancements is significant to the definition of how challenging it is for people to access the same technological advancements, hence the creation of ...

Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transport, transfer and receipt of persons through the use of force or coercion, deception and abuse of power in order to control them and use them in providing services for the benefit of the traffickers at the detriment of the victim. Human trafficking is a deliberate act of deceiving or forcing another person against his or her will to move to from one geographical area to another geographical area to be used for labor or crime in ways that benefits the trafficker. Human trafficking is an international phenomenon. This is because it ...

INTERNET BUSINESS

Abstract: A usage of internet has become popular in the field of business. E-business is the business which the business owners can sell and buy the products over the internet. It keeps the preserve to hold the position on the competitive market. It helps to increase the role of internet and increase the market share. With the help of websites, the startup business has been utilized the essential characteristics of the business facility provided on the internet business. The improvement of information technology in the internet business plays an active role in the startup business. It offers online service ...

When we are talking about the death penalty, what state are we thinking about? Of course it is Texas. Everyone knows that this state is, for sure, the capital of death punishment. It got this name after numerous executions with lethal injection. As for example, we can see that the quantity of such death penalties here since 1976 includes more than five hundred cases (DPIC). First of all, this number shows us that Texas was actually a leader state for such executions. Secondly, it has the historical grounding. The first such action was taken here – on December 7, 1982 ...

Women have experienced harm since the beginning of humankind. The French feminist movement began in the late 1790s and one of its key arguments has always been that language has been used to prejudice women as long as orality has been used. The language of the late 20th and early 21st century has become the language of the press, and more relevantly the language of online sources. These online sources are able to reach to the far edges of the world and few cultures are safe from these opinions, words and languages the promote prejudice against women. This paper ...

American Public University

The Starbucks Cost Analysis The Starbucks coffee shops are on every corner in many cities all around the world, and they all look like similar with a coffee color background, promotion stuff, and coffee kinds. Starbucks trains its workers as a barista and spends the effort to create a coffee environment in its stores and subsequently a coffee culture. Considering that many people are almost like addicted to the Starbucks coffee all around the world, Starbucks could create the largest coffee shops supply chain in the world. While succeeding this, Starbucks could manage to develop a cost-efficient supply chain ...

Company Description

Theranos is an e-commerce startup specializing in clothes and fashion wear mostly for the young generation. The popular culture influences most young people they witness on the internet, TV and other programs hence they are aware of the latest trends in fashion. The speed of the internet has also increased the expectations of the young generation consumers, and thus they are demanding products that represent their culture. The company will focus on offering the young customers with youth-oriented fashion wear, which are popular around the world no matter which city of the United States they are in. The significant ...

Gender equality is an issue that has persisted throughout history and pervaded the same on one level or another. Throughout much of history, men have used religion, power and influence to subjugate and limit women. One might think that such a pattern would be tapering off and going away in the 21st century and within modern times. While many countries, including the one mentioned throughout this report, have been able to advance and progress in major ways, there are still a ton of opportunities to learn and grow.

Focus of Report

This report will focus on a specific country and a specific ...

Introduction

Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is a group of technologies that received recognition in 21 century. CCS process consists of collection and concentration of CO2 emitted from combustion of fossil fuels with further transportation to special storage locations. The reason for storing carbon dioxide away is related Greenhouse effect and its influence on global warming process. The main goal of carbon capture technologies is to stabilize the levels of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. It is expected that implementation of CCS technologies will make it possible to reduce the total emission of CO2 up to 54% (to 450 ppmv). ( ...

The first question is to compare and contrast pintings. The first painting is referred to as the Manner of Their Attire and Painting Themselves was created by John White, who was known as an artist, a map maker, and the first British artist in the Americas, and to paint Native Americans. This painting depicted what looked like an elderly Native American male wearing nothing but a cloth around his waist and paint all over his skin. Not only was White the local artist, but he was also the Governor of the Roanoke Colony, which raises question if his depiction ...

The global Cold War was a significant time for the entire world, as the citizens of every country watched on the edge of their seats to see who would make the next move. Nuclear power sent the world into a frenzy and the aftermath of World War II provided the perfect backdrop for a new global-scale conflict. People were scrambling to diffuse the situation while others waited in fear for the worst-case scenario. The Cold War is known as a time of high tensions, nuclear threats, and depending on where one lived at the time, Communist agendas. The primary ...

Two distinct set of financial reports are used in managing a company, one made by Financial Accountants and the other by Managerial Accountants. These reports are aimed at the company’s external stakeholders such as investors and creditors and are prepared for each quarter and at the end of the financial year and. The format and content of these reports are laid down in laws such as the SOX (Sarbanes- Oxley) Act and in accounting regulations such as the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and the IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). Financial reports become comparable across companies. Managerial accounting ...

Abstract

This report analyses the problem of global warming. It involves an interview with three professionals with the view of gathering information about the best way of combatting global warming and improving life for future generations. The research examines important elements of global warming at the introduction. It then formulates a data collection system which includes open ended interviews. This is gathered and collated and summarized in order to draw a conclusion on the subject. The findings indicate that global warming is an international matter. This implies that in the current model of global governance, it is difficult to deal ...

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The decision to invade and occupy Veracruz, Mexico in 1914 by the Americans was a serious mistake. This brought about the development of resentment by the Mexicans of America, as it came on the heels of the loss of Mexican territory to the United States. President Wilson’s decision was clearly an example of the meddling that was to be typical of the United States in order to promote its hegemony around the world. That the United States would go as far as making decisions on who would become the leader of states such as Mexico and other neighboring ...

Sustainability Report: FIA Formula E Hong Kong

Introduction In the modern business world, the issue of sustainability has been a major concern owing to the increased need to ensure environmental conservation. This has been amidst the need to lower costs for the purpose of improving profit and meetings the varying needs of different stakeholders in the business. Moreover, individuals, business organizations, and governments have continually prioritized the economic, social and environmental sustainability of business over any other business goals (Sebastian, 2015). Notably, sustainability has gained importance in the wake of various economic and ecological challenges. Traditionally, corporations around the world have merely been legal entities and ...

Introduction

This report aims to analyse the Triple Bottom Line theory in accordance to sustainability methods and processes. The event which will be related to this study will be Tomorrowland the festival which has been held since year 2005. The sustainability policy of the event’s business processes and operations will be critically assessed and appraised which will be aligned with suitable recommendations for more effective sustainability methods.

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is an Electronic Music Festival held in Boom, Belgium every year since 2005. The target audience of the festival are young adults from ages 18 to 27. Their socioeconomic target are ...

Background

China is the world’s greatest country when it comes to population. It is located in the South Eastern parts of Asia being surrounded by other countries such as Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Japan, North and South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is the largest Asian country by land area. The most recent surveys show that China has approximately 1.4 billion (World Bank n.p.). Note that the current world population is approximate 7 billion, which means that for approximately 6 people, 1 of them is a Chinese. Interestingly, this startlingly huge population size could have been bigger ...

Term Paper

Marketing Warner Edwards Gins in China Introduction Globalisation has caused many companies around the world to move from their country of operation to other jurisdictions to set up various businesses. This approach is through foreign direct investment which includes the use of various techniques to ensure that a corporate entity establishes a business in a foreign jurisdiction with the view of making profits and attaining other long-term goals. The international business environment has numerous issues and challenges and this creates the need for the utilisation of a unique system of strategic management in order to thrive and survive in ...

Introduction

Business communication is the sharing of information within organizations and with the stakeholders. It is aimed at promoting the business interests of an organization and enhances the reputation of the company through a continuous engagement with the customers, shareholders, distributors, the suppliers and the entire group of the stakeholders. The use of visual materials for communication is crucial as it communicates important messages about an organization with the utilization of the minimum amount of words. Usually, the visuals used by media are eye catching and deliver the business message instantly unlike the written messages which could be time-consuming. Even ...

Abstract

Entrepreneurship refers to the willingness or the ability of an individual to start and manage a Business Venture. The risks associated with the new Business Venture are taken into account and the individual develops the plan to manage those risks and implement the plans in order to make profit. Such an individual can be referred to as an Entrepreneur. A new business venture depends heavily on innovation, inspiration, motivation and human and non-human resource planning and the risks associated with these factors. An individual faces two options after graduation, whether to start a business venture or join an organization ...

Introduction

There are numerous debates about the death penalty in the United States. America continues to allow states to decide whether to apply the death penalty or not. There are 32 states in America that have the death penalty as opposed to 18 states that have abolished the practice. The United States of America continues to act as the leader of the free world. American exceptionalism is premised on the fact that America is a uniquely free nation based on democratic ideals and personal liberties. America has led the process of exporting liberal democracies around the world and many nations ...

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Noureldien Al Masri INTRODUCTION: There is no doubt that Riva is one of the famous brands that operate in a number of countries. The company has to develop and expand on its operations because there are a lot of competitors in the market and the company should keep up with the latest updates in the fashion market around the world. The collections that are presented by Riva allow a mix of Western and Eastern inspirations to present a unique look with a special appeal. The outstanding collections are out of extensive creativity. The collections allow every woman to express ...

Introduction

This is an individual business research report that focuses on the Philip Morris International Corporation (PMI). This paper will critically analyze the corporate elements of the company and evaluate the various strategies employed by Philip Morris (PMI). The critical analysis will culminate in the identification of gaps that would be utilized in drawing a set of recommendations for the company.

Corporate History and Background

PMI is an American company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It is known for producing and marketing cigarettes and tobacco around the world. PMI is a conglomerate of four major cigarette and tobacco companies including Sampoerna, PMFTC ...

The uncertainty of the United States when it comes to the incidents of the grey zone is problematic. However, Washington does not like to be drawn into encounters with China in the rocks of Western Pacific. Regarding the Sino-U.S in the regional perception, the leadership of the United States will be shaped by the extent to which it is willing to confront the attempts of China in creating facts on the water via its creeping incrementalism (Schreer, 2015). The doubt of the U.S willingness to copy China has led to friction particularly within the alliance between Japan and the ...

There are different perspectives regarding gun control, and diverse contexts that either encourage or criticize the possession and use of guns. As the 21st century societies are becoming more violent, partially due to internet media that allows global spread of aggressive behavior that imply gun usage, people around the world are becoming increasingly influenced to carry guns for self – protection. On the other hand, carrying guns also encourage gun violence among civilians, threatening the social and individual security. There is a complex and controversial discussion around gun control, in terms of legislation, the context of carrying and using a ...

There are many sorts of crimes that are plagues on societies around the world. However, some are more prominent than others. Indeed, there is rape, murder and drugs. The latter, along with two crime types that often accompany drug use or dealing on more than one level, shall be the focus of this brief report. Specifically, there will be a review of peer-reviewed journal articles that pertain to illegal drug use, prostitution and money laundering. The first two often feed to the other in that the money garnered from the illegal activities has to be “cleaned” so as to ...

Introduction

The success of any business venture is characterized by its ability to manage its assets, with respect to features such as the members of staff, the expenses incurred during the production process of its products as well as its distribution stratagems. The reason why most business entities and conglomerates fail to thrive in the long term is due to poor mismanagement of various core sectors hence leading to the redundancy for income generated and in an increase in the cost of productivity. The overall result is the decline in the trajectory of the business entity. Such was the characteristic ...

Introduction

Over the last few decades, there have been several changes in the roles of audit companies notably due to challenges that have affected the ethics and integrity of the institution of auditing. Traditionally, audit companies are mandated with the responsibility of analysing the financial systems, financial records as well as the compliance of companies’ financial reporting procedures with the specific national regulations. The effectiveness of audit companies in implementing these duties is extremely important in the public trust in business organizations around the world. Local and international investors rely on the accuracy of audit reports produced by audit companies ...

Violence against men and women alike is certainly something to be concerned about in global security and welfare, but gender-based violence (GBV) is a prevalent issue for countries all around the world. Throughout human history, women have been at a social, economic and political disadvantage as most of those spaces are dominated by men. Most gender-based violence occurs against women by men, often an extension of the varying levels of social and political power men feel they can exert over women to maintain power. In the matrix of gender-based violence, women are more vulnerable to violence by men due ...

“Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.” Russell’s quote has encouraged and inspired me to cherish every single day of my life and to prepare myself to make this world a beautiful place. The words recenter me in times of chaos and allow me to focus on things that truly matter. Moreover, thanks to my parents who both have Ph.D. degrees, I have always been interested in science and learning. Since an early age, I was interested in attending ...

Ethical Issues

Human trafficking is a worldwide problem. For all practical purposes, this activity is nothing but a form of modern slavery. Every year, about 21 million people are caught up in human trafficking from about 130 countries around the world. Without a doubt, this is a serious issue given that it violates human rights that the United Nations takes very seriously - and should. While this pertains mostly to women who are sold into prostitution while also involving children and young boys as well who are coerced into forced labour as well. Given the atrocities around the world, the purpose ...

The business world is ever-changing. Every day, new trends come up, and it is up to a manager to understand the impact of these trends on the firm and how they can ensure profitability. Two of the greatest changes that have taken place in the 21st century is the adoption of technology by most business operations and globalization. Most companies have continued to adopt technology in an effort geared towards improving their overall efficiency. Corporations have also globalized their operations to increase their customer base and profitability. It is, therefore, prudent for any manager to strategically position his/her company ...

The purpose of this discussion is to look at the reasons why Invisible Man has been banned and is currently banned in certain places around the world. There are very important sociocultural contexts for the banning of books (Callahan 23-27). Ellison’s landmark work has been put on the list of TIME’s 100 best English language novels of the twentieth century multiple times, as well as making it onto numerous lists of books that “everyone should read before [they] die,” although its presence on these lists is not as impressive as its constant inclusion onto lists published by ...

The death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 had a significant practical and emotional impact on the world. Being the longest-reigning queen in British history, Elizabeth II maintained a unique position of influence and admiration not only in the United Kingdom but also globally. In this essay, we will look at how Queen Elizabeth II’s death affected the world in several spheres, namely, the future of the monarchy, international relations, economy, and sentiment.

Queen Elizabeth Death: 2022 Marked the End of an Era

When did Queen Elizabeth die? The monarch died on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96. This marked the end ...

Abstract

The birth of art had served humanity in a variety of purposes. And this purpose has changed throughout the course of human history. Humans use art to showcase their religious belief, to express emotions, to depict the beauty of an individual or a particular landscape, to record a significant event and for propaganda. Moreover, the way humans perceive art are constantly changing. Cultural art arises from the need to express emotions and the different aspects of cultures. On the other hand, modern-day contemporary art is inclined to make use of various objects and to combine genres which make the ...

First of all it is necessary to give the definition to the term market failure. Market failure is “something that is inherent to the market that causes the market equilibrium allocation to be inefficient” (Morey, 2015). According to Pettinger, market failures “occurs when there is an inefficient allocation of resources in a free market” (Pettinger, 2015). Both of these definitions underline that market failure is the situation opposite the ideal market. Taking into the consideration, that we live in times when ideal market do not exist in reality and is replaced by tough economic rules and high competition.

There exist 10 main types of market failures:

Externalities – ...

The institutional affiliation

It should be emphasized that sometimes globalization of fast food can have risks to local culture and economy. It is true to say that a lot of Asian nations are going through impetuous changes in the economy and society, which lead to drastic alterations in the lifestyle and dietary habits. The abundance of fast food in Asian countries instantiates the extensive impact of complex food marketing that works on globalization and the growing wealth of the area (An Pan, 2012). Food corporations have spent a good deal of money to promote Americanization of fast food with moderate directive or ...

Introduction

Proper respect for human rights is one of global concerns that should not be neglected by for-profit organizations which usually prefer to deal with numbers turning a blind eye to external and internal problems related to human relations. Moreover, there are good grounds to hypothesize that being responsible for addressing human rights issues may be beneficial for private companies. Fair policies and humanitarian activities may contribute to improved care for employees and therefore increase their productiveness. Companies will not hang behind competitors in terms of positive image if human rights issues are properly addressed. Last of all, companies that ...

Chapter One: Introduction to Pre-Eclampsia Study

Chapter One: Introduction to Pre-Eclampsia Study As one of the leading global causes of maternal mortality, pre-eclampsia and related conditions have a remarkably wide impact (Sibai, Dekker & Kupferminc, 2005; Ghulmiyyah & Sibai, 2012). Diseases like pre-eclampsia can strike women of any age and with any socioeconomic background. The issues associated with pre-eclampsia are global, but there are certain populations that are more heavily impacted than others—and these populations are the ones that require investigation (Sibai, Dekker & Kupferminc, 2005). Pre-eclampsia is a condition that is associated with high maternal blood pressure and protein in maternal urine, but it is a ...

Introduction

The clash of ignorance by Edward Said is a response to Samuel Huntington's article The Clash of Civilizations that was published in 1993. The latter sparked tremendous controversy and diverse reactions from scholars and the civilizations discussed in the article. Said in his article that appeared in the Nation in October 2001, vehemently refutes Huntington’s perception of civilizations and identities claiming the latter had no right to do.

Article Summary

The article by Said rejects the Huntington’s belief that the current conflict in the world relies heavily on two major entities; Islam and the West. Said further dismisses Huntington's ...

MOBILE ORDERING PLATFORMS FOR FOODS AND BEVERAGE SERVICES: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY TO INVESTIGATE WHAT KEY FEATURES BUSINESS MANAGERS LOOK FOR PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION Mobile Ordering Platforms for Foods and Beverage Services: An Exploratory Study to Investigate What Key Features Business Managers Look for Prior to Implementation

Literature Review

The necessity to approach marketing as an integrated part of management and not as a separate function has been acknowledged decades ago, when Peter Drucker illustrated that marketing tells businesses how to adjust on meeting changing consumer needs and creating a clientele (Webster, 2009). Consumer needs are ever – changing, as Drucker observed, and ...

Articles review

The article Putin's elite and legacies of Soviet quasi-modernization in contemporary Russia highlight Putin and his clique’s attempt to extend oligarchy in Russia. The Partocracy is the general rule rather than the exception. The scenario depicts a situation whereby the president and the ruling elites control the party and the entire government systems so that the party loyalty and sycophancy are emphasized at the expense of merit. The Putin's Siloviki as the elite cartel is popularly referred is characterized by coercive structures where a combination of force and persuasions are the cornerstones of the administration. As such, the ...

The concept of political development seems to be quite a simple one on its face. Without investigating the role of the state too deeply, it is clear to see that in general, there are distinctions between the developmental levels of states around the world; while poverty exists in every nation, there are some that are much more stricken with the problem than others. In addition, relative levels of poverty within a nation is a scalable phenomenon—that is, levels of poverty and the very meaning of poverty can change across different political landscapes around the world. The conceptualisation of ...

I. Domestic Market for Stainless Steel Products (INOX): At the moment, there are no hot-rolled stainless steel factories in Vietnam, but there are two cold-rolled stainless steel manufacturing companies, who are still importing stainless steel hot-rolled coils for re-rolling purposes: Posco – SS VINA with capacity of 180, 000tons/year located at Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam. Their product ranges are 0.4 – 3.0mm x 1250mm. Inox Hoa Binh – Hoa Binh Manufacturing and Trading Ltd. with capacity of 50,000tons/year located at Hanoi, Vietnam. Their product ranges are 0.3- 3.0 mm x 1250mm. According to credible field specialists and organizations (Markus Moll, ...

Introduction

Although all federal systems of government shares a three-level government system, consisting of the federal, state/provincial, and local governments, the functions of these governmental levels, particularly that of the local government, can vary widely as adopted in various federations around the world (Steytler, 2005), such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, and South Africa, and as these government are transforming from the nation state into the market state (Treverton, 2005). Nevertheless, the constitutional allocation of powers to the three government levels plays a crucial role in the similarities and differences of their respective functions (Steytler, ...

Poverty and Gender

The article “Gender is just one of many inequalities that generate poverty and exclusion” by Claire Melamed represents the author’s vision of the global gender inequality problems and its impact on poverty occurrence around the world. When discussing the evidence of dividing and uniting people around the world, the author emphasizes the inequality issues consideration within the millennium development goals (MDG) maintaining. The global political, economy and social leaders’ plans aimed at finding solutions regarding poverty, shortage and social inequality overcoming. However, despite the post-2015 debates, gender inequality and its direct impact on poverty are apart from the ...

Introduction

Every business takes inputs from the society and processes them into outputs for members of the society. The supply chain “is a set of entities that are involved in the upstream and downstream flows of products, services, finances and/or information from a source to a customer”. Supply chain management is the management across and within the network of upstream and downstream organisations of both relationships and flow of material, information and resources. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyse the supply chain systems of various companies in order to draw conclusions on how they operate. In order ...

Introduction

Global warming is defined as “the rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system and its effects” (Gills, 2015). There are various strands of scientific evidence that reveals that the climate system of the earth is indeed warming. Today, the scientific comprehension of global warming is expanding. A substantial amount of research has been done on the matter. However, there is still a debate going on about global warming. One side emphasizes the cause of global warming as human or anthropogenic activities, and that there is a need to mitigate the effects of global warming – that ...

The qualities of leadership that make one individual a great leader and another individual an ineffective one are not absolutely fixed. Depending on the time in question, the situation and the person who is leading, the qualities that an individual will need to have as a leader in order to be effective can vary significantly. At the same time, it can be useful to examine those qualities in historical leaders of the past so as to glean whatever lessons are possible from their approach and their accomplishments. The following will consider the leadership qualities of Moses, Martin Luther, Pres. ...