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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Design strategy allows many companies to develop a plan for what they need to make and do, affecting both their immediate and long-term prospects. In this study, a specific approach has been taken to understand and analyse the role that it plays in the garden power tool market. The study focused on design and marketing of garden power tools. Findings provided the foundations for the development of a generic design strategy framework appropriate to the garden power tool market.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In an era where everything in the European legal world is constantly evolving, one can not refute that the effect which EU law still has on sports,is more than catalytic. This book pleads the case for crafting a new legal order for sports and specifically football which will be the case study here, outside or in the periphery of Community law. Furthermore, this work aims at demonstrating that we have reached the time for a new era in sports law in the European Union. This book firstly examines the evolution of sports law in the Union, as its wobbly foundations can substantiate the troubles we find ourselves in today, before dwelling on the need for a new legal regime for sports. It is thus the belief expressed in this work, that sports due to its polymorphic nature should be regulated by laws adapted to its specificity and not its business aspects.This book aims at contributing to the ever- growing literature on sports law in Europe and it is addressed to anyone who is fascinated by sports law and its intricacies.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -If we want to understand the place of women in our society, it is more than necessary to be aware of their role during armed conflicts. The aim of this book is to change the way people think about war, to consider fundamental changes that have taken place in global society, since the existence of humanity. How civilians have become the victims of war, thus raising the number of female victims How is the religion being used against the victims How women have found the courage to speak up about their victimization How some governments and the United Nations have begun to listen and to respond by changing international law and court procedures The author attempts to answer these questions by examining the existing literature on theories of rape as a tool of war.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 120 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The study establishes the effects of Kenyan 2007 post election violence on maize farming calendar, farm input prices, food prices and infrastructural development in Uasin Gishu District of Kenya. The study reveals post election violence devastating effects on maize farming. When peace was breached; many maize farmers were displaced, maize crop in the field and granaries was burnt and looted, farm implements and machinery were destroyed. Food deficit in the study district was experienced, hence millers had to import maize to sustain local consumer demand. Maize farming inputs prices shot up resulting in a drop in farming activities, delayed timings and reduced acreages coverage which contributed to food crisis in Kenya in General. The study recommends the that Kenyan government and other stakeholders in the maize sub-sector facilitate peace building and reconciliation to boost cohesion, empower the maize farmer by providing farm subsidies, affordable tractor hire services and enhance security for the sake of preventing this vital sub sector in the country from collapsing. The study is appoint of reference for other Nation to learn from.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -ShorttitleWith a booming macro economic environment, China is expected to have 250 million consumers who can afford luxury brands, according to the estimates by China''s Association of Branding Strategy (Chadha & Husband, 2007: p140). In this dissertation, the background of China''s luxury industry is briefly introduced in the first part, and also including current developments. In the second part, a discussion is made of the luxury consumers. Consequently, a census of those consumers is made mainly by their age. People live in different social backgrounds and have adopted significantly different buying attitudes. Thus the social and economic changes since the establishment of the People''s Republic of China are introduced in the second part. In the third part, a conclusion has been made based on the discussions of the previous parts about who the current consumers are and who the future core market segments will be. Consequently a perspective of the future development of the industry is discussed in the third part.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This study examines the effects of IFRS 3 ¿Business Combinations¿ on goodwill impairment losses reported by a sample of 52 firms, drawn from the largest UK firms listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange during the period 2006-2008. The sample was identified as a result of certain criteria. The majority of the sample firms met the threshold of significant goodwill (greater than or equal to 10% of total assets) indicating that goodwill as an asset representing a material component of the reported asset portfolio for the research sample. The study investigates whether the current accounting treatment for goodwill has contributed to greater uniformity in accounting for goodwill and its impairment, and consequently enabled comparison to be made across industries and through time. The study lends support to the international accounting standard-setters'' decision to question the usefulness of the current accounting treatment of goodwill under IFRS.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In the year of 2000, the ECJ delivered a well-known judgement among European lawyers, Angonese, which indeed recognised horizontal direct effect of community law among private parties in the field of free movement of workers. The ECJ thus held that a job applicant could sue a private bank before the national court on the basis of the prohibition of discrimination in Article 39 of the EC Treaty. Commentators argue that this is a landmark judgment and that ¿Mr. Angonese will now join the annals of community law pioneers'. The essential purpose of this book is to provide for an examination and critical analysis of the concept of horizontal direct effect in the field of free movement of workers, in particular to analyse in what manner the ECJ legally justified the recognition of this concept in relation to Article 39 EC.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Today''s core assumption is that change within organizations can, should and must be managed and therefore the only constant of today is change. Much emphasis has been on resistance to change efforts. This book, however, will focus on the opposite end of resistance: readiness for change. Moreover, this book will study readiness for change from a social exchange perspective. The developed framework matches the social exchange process with the appropriate definition of trust (LMX and fairness). In addition, two personality factors are proposed to influence the relationship. The analysis gives insight in the importance to prepare workers for change before actually trying to implement these programs. This topic should be especially useful for professionals in the field of Human Resource (Development) or other professionals facing change management issues.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This study investigates the topic of Eco- sustainability in the Jeanswear sector. The objectives are (1) to focus on Sustainable Development and Green Marketing in the Denim industry, (2) substantiate all of the theory through the tangible case of Levi''s® Eco Jeans and (3) rank the factors that consumers value while making jeans purchase decisions. The survey instruments consist of both a questionnaire and of a qualitative research. The data stemming from the questionnaire are analyzed using factor analysis and the most important criterion for jeans assessment turns out to be related to Practicality. A structural model is developed in order to test whether the Eco- sustainability factor is influenced by some sociographical variables: the findings are thoroughly illustrated. Based on the evidence of the model, on the results obtained through the qualitative and quantitative research and on the observation of the market and of society, recommendations on ¿green¿ strategies for the companies active in the Denim industry, and in particular for Levi Strauss & CO., are provided. Finally, hypotheses for future research are also presented.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The study has attempted to respond one central question: how has India-Pakistan relationship been transformed It argues that the relationship between India and Pakistan has undergone transformation since India and Pakistan''s nuclear tests in 1998. This has led to the shift in traditional stands on Kashmir dispute between two rivals. It also averted war between India and Pakistan in 2001-2002 and after Mumbai blasts. Moreover, non-traditional security issues such as energy security and food security as well as widespread poverty which both countries face necessitate conflict transformation between the both states.Borrowing from conflict transformation theories, the study further argues that transformation in rules, actors, and structure would bring about conflict transformation thus breaking down the adversarial relationship between India and Pakistan.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 116 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -I present a detailed study of portfolio optimization based on cointegration, a statistical tool that exploits a long-run equilibrium relationship between stock prices and an index price. I compare the theoretical and empirical properties of cointegration optimal equity portfolios with those of portfolios optimized on the tracking error variance. From a nine year out of sample performance analysis I found that cointegration optimal portfolios clearly dominate the TEV equivalents for all of the strategies based on enhanced indexation, Moreover, I provide some information regarding the performance of financial markets and the equity Italian funds of the last ten years. Finally, I deepen my research with a comparison between an index fund managed by Soprano SGR and the cointegration based portfolio. From a two year out of sample analysis, my tracking portfolios dominate both benchmark, the DJ Stoxx 50, and the Soprano fund.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Over the last few years the number of MNCs embarking on business opportunities in developing countries has increased. Some are proposing that investments from MNCs can play a part in poverty reduction, but little academic literature exists on business strategies for MNCs in poor markets. MNCs engage in various activities through FDI in developing markets, but traditional business approaches to new markets are no longer adequate. This book examines the characteristics of poverty, explores the promise of FDI and evaluates three new business approaches developed for MNCs entering poor markets. The analysis of the business strategies suggests five pointers for MNCs to help reduce poverty in developing countries. By following the five pointers MNCs can create a competitive advantage and form sustainable businesses that include instead of exclude the poor. The analysis should help shed some light on business opportunities in poor markets, and should be especially useful for professionals in International Business and Strategy fields, or anyone else who may be considering doing business in developing countries.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The main ¿receiver¿ of the EU Human Capital Operational Programme 2007-2013 actions is the labour market and its elements. The HCOP¿s focuses on the spheres like: employment, education, social integration, the development of adaptation¿s potential of employees and entrepreneurs, the development of human resources in the rural areas and all levels of public administration etc. This paper concerns two selected priorities of the HCOP: labour market open for all and employment and social integration. Very essential during the implementation this kind of Programmes is the condition and the preparation of the economy¿s elements which will be influenced by Programme. In the case of the HCOP it is labour market and the human capital. Due to that fact I have been investigated the different elements of the Polish labour market like; general theoretical characterization of unemployment in Poland, Pole¿s attitude to the labour market ¿ mentality of Poland or black economy in Poland. I based my conclusions on the theories: neofunctionalism and liberal interngovernmentalism which in various extend refer to my problem.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -For several decades, Nigeria has witnessed a remarkable increase in its economy and revenue.The reason for this increase is attributable to the massive wealth which the country derives from the sale of oil and gas products. The importance of the oil and gas industry to Nigeria''s economy can never be over-emphasised as the revenue derived from the industry remains useful across various sectors of the country. However, behind this glossy facade of socio-economic benefits and development, the oil and gas industry has posed a major epidemic in Nigeria especially in the host communities where the actual processes of oil exploration and production occur. Despite the contribution of the oil rich communities to the overall development of Nigeria, they have continuously been faced with under-development and various forms of human right abuses. Against this background, this book will discuss the overall harmful impacts of the oil and gas industry in Niger Delta. Focusing on the human right aspects it will discuss the various areas of human rights which are continuously impeded on as a result of the unregulated operation of the oil and gas industry in the Niger Delta.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Language learning is much more than learning how to communicate in a foreign language: it encompasses identity re-construction and profound changes. During this process, learners'' attitudes towards the language and its speakers may hamper or foster their successful learning. Due to the increasing importance of considering a learner holistically as a person and a language user, this study aims at delving into those socio-psychological factors that have a bearing on an individual''s identity construction. It includes an empirical study on mono- and bilingual adult learners.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The definition of packaging is as follows: ¿Packaging is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages and all the development and manufacturing processes that are required to create the packaging. In order to develop consistent successful packaging within the competitive and fast moving food and cosmetics market, premium brands must liaise with consumers in order to maintain an optimised brand design for their products.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Global Value Chain shows an asymmetrical scene: some enjoy participating international markets, others are faced with precarious situation, and enormous gap between people which spans all countries. Female informal workers struggle with cruel working conditions, they do not have social protection, nor even peace of mind. Inequality is no longer necessary any more. Middlemen play a role as a bridge, while upgrading is the key to compete in the chain. How do both parameters engage to ensure that they achieve secure conditions for informal workers Whether external standards and corporate social responsibility take the initiative to play a key role or not This book analyzes potential methods that female informal workers can improve their working conditions.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Over the years, concerns have been raised regarding negative impacts of mining activities in mining areas. Some environmental and health problems have been found to be associated with mining activities. In response to this, several mining companies have sought to implement measures to mitigate negative impacts of their activities on the people living in mining communities. In Ghana, despite positive claims by mining companies, other researchers and stakeholders contend that the gains from the mining sector to the economy are achieved at significant environmental, health and social costs to the country. This book, therefore, examines the environmental and health impacts of Anglogold Ashanti''s mining activities on the people of Obuasi, one of the famous mining communities in Ghana. Quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to analyze findings of the problem investigated. The analysis, findings and recommendations in this book are particularly valuable to mining companies, governmental and non-governmental organizations, development agencies as well as stakeholders in the mining, health and environmental sectors in the formulation and implementation of policies.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 108 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This book explores how the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) influences the palm oil global value chain and what its impacts are on suppliers in Indonesia. RSPO is a partnership established in 2004 that aims to promote the growth and use of sustainable palm oil. RSPO members are the different international stakeholders including market actors in the chain, varying from oil palm growers to retailers, and non market actors such as NGOs. This book also attempts to explore how the organization climate of RSPO is, what quality standards are set by RSPO and into what extent the quality standards are implemented, and how the oil palm growers deal with the standards.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The aim of this research is to find out what¿s attitude Swedish consumers have to Chinese food. The questionnaires based on the Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) are handed out to 100 Swedish respondents in order to investigate their motivation on Chinese food choice. Eleven factors involved in the questionnaire are labeled health, mood, convenience, sensory appeal, natural content, price, weight control, familiarity, image of China, culture and safety. The information from two semi-structured interviews with Chinese food suppliers showed Swedish consumers¿ attitude to Chinese food in another angles. The ABC model and Balance Theory are seen as the theoretical basis for empirical research analysis. The eating habits of Swedish and Chinese are compared to show their difference which influence Swedish consumers on food choice more or less.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -With the creation of the EMU, member countries have abandoned their monetary policy sovereignty for the benefits of the Euro. Previously, output fluctuations between countries could automatically be absorbed by an adjustment of the relative exchange rate between the national economies. It is frequently argued that the loss of this channel must be compensated by an appropriate fiscal policy tool to avoid large and protracted regional swings in economic growth and unemployment. A fiscal federation could serve as a centralized insurance mechanism against idiosyncratic, transitory shocks among the member states. The paper establishes a framework for an interregional insurance mechanism and applies the methodology to a sample of EMU countries. The empirical results reveal the potential magnitude of insurance provided by a redistributive mechanism and allow conclusions as to whether a fiscal federation should be established in the EMU.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The devaluation of money (inflation), influences the wealth of any individual. Some streams of income, like for example salaries, are protected against inflation by a contract. Financial investments however, are not. The risk of inflation is therefore regarded as one of the main sources of systematic investment risk on a national level, but increasingly also on an international level. In this study, the long-term inflation protection of residential real estate compared to bonds and stocks is investigated. The relation between the nominal returns and both the expected and unexpected inflation for sixteen member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is examined. The unique dataset which is available for this study, makes an international comparison both possible and meaningful. The results are especially useful for professionals in real estate finance or investment, but shed a light on the exposure of individual households as wel.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The Demand forecasting is one of critical reference by top managers to make the strategy decision for future investment. The copper clad laminate (CCL) is the key material for print circuit board (PCB) and it can apply for consumer, computer, LCD, communication, automotive, aero space, medicine and defense application. The total global sale for PCB in 2008 is US$ 48.2 billion. In this research, we use grey model GM(1,1), rolling grey model (RGM) and Bass diffusion model to analysis global CCL market by six market segments ¿paper, composite, FR- 4, FR-4 High Tg, FR-4 halogen free, Specialty between 2001-2008. The forecasting accuracy of global CCL market by six market segment was evaluated along with mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). In this study, Bass diffusion model MAPE outperforms the others two models GM(1,1) and RGM for this global CCL market forecasting analysis and is recommend for global CCL market forecasting analysis.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 52 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Quality issues & challenges in hotels. The literature review indicates that the quality of service is a major issue for hotel businesses and has strategic and managerial implications. Quality has become a key-integrating concept, linking corporate strategy, marketing and operations management to customer needs and satisfaction. Providing quality service for any hotel operation is a complex task but one that can bring great advantages in the fields of profitability and competitiveness. Developing quality strategy in a hotel operation means a fundamental change in the way the firm operates. The main aim of the present study is to address and discuss the various issues and challenges of service quality in the hotel industry. The study highlights the quality service issues and challenges, and provides explanations of theoretical concepts and their practical applications. It is a study which offers a useful summary of the literature on service quality in the hotel context and some insights into business practices.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The works of Abu Rayhan Al-Biruni (973-1048AD), a Persian polymath scholar who made significant contributions in diverse fields of study, were examined using frameworks of knowledge assets and knowledge flows. The contributions of this great scholar were revisited and the individual, his environment and the link between them were studied. The factors that have contributed to the tremendous achievements in scholarship by the genius of Al- Biruni were found to be the possession of multiple intelligences, a balance of wisdom with an ability to positively influence his environment and a strong Islamic value system within which he operated. The research suggests that possessing multiple intelligences and a balance in wisdom enables the people involved in multi-national, cross-cultural and cross-lingual knowledge transfer to be able to give better form and structure to knowledge enabling easier and better knowledge diffusion. His learning and research methodology was also found to be very conducive to knowledge flows and knowledge transfer in a cross-cultural, global context.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In a monopoly, the equilibrium outcome is the same no matter if firms compete on price or on quantity. However, lots of firms have visible rivals with whom strategic interaction is a fact of life. This is known as imperfect competition. With imperfect competition, competing on price will lead to a different outcome than competing on quantity. Each firm needs to analyze what strategy, price or quantity, brings the highest profit for the firm and the highest surplus for the consumer. In order to compare and contrast price and quantity competition, two classical models of duopoly, the Cournot and the Bertrand model, are introduced. These two models can be analyzed according to different setups. Homogeneous and heterogeneous goods are considered. Also, it is important to distinguish between simultaneous and sequential move of the firms in their strategic interaction. The sequential choosing of actions makes the game dynamic and is known as the Stackelberg game. Furthermore, it is necessary to distinguish between exogenous and endogenous moving time decision of the firms. This analysis should be especially useful to students and researchers in Microeconomics.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This study sought to explain how indigenous fruits such as Uapaca Kirkiana can be used to improve rural livelihoods.The descriptive survey method was used as the research design. The study showed that there is lack of devolution of power in decision making to local communities and therefore the unsustainable methods of harvesting Uapaca Kirkiana. This has led to reduced rural livelihoods. The study recommends that communities should be granted genuine proprietorship of resources that is the right to use resources ,determine mode of usage, benefit fully from use,determine the distribution of such benefits and determine rules of access. Finally it is recommended that further research be undertaken in order to establish the possibility of domesticating indigenous fruit trees in local communities with the aim of enhancing rural livelihoods.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The sizeable public sector resources in India have began to flow in livelihood sector in Disadvantaged Agriculture. Improvement in Agriculture Livelihood in Disadvantaged Agriculture has potentials to counter poverty & destitution of farming community. The technology based interventions are being disseminated to enhance livelihood of farming community in Disadvantaged Agriculture through different livelihood programs being undertaken. The public sector is collaborating with civil society organisations and private sector to refine and transfer agriculture technology for livelihood enhancement of farming community living in Disadvantaged Agriculture. The technology transfer paradigm of Green Revolution era has given way to institution based transfer of technology through consortium mode of working in implementation of livelihood programs. The consortium mode of working has become a dominant technology transfer paradigm in Disadvantaged Agriculture in Indian context. The present book depicts the implementation plan of Livelihood Programs in Disadvantaged Agriculture with reference to World Bank funded National Agriculture Innovation Project (NAIP).Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This case study primarily aims at understanding the implications of expansion of markets for the women workers of Andhra Pradesh, India concentrating, as it does, on the garment manufacturing industry of the state. This, of course, involves the sweeping changes in the macroeconomic regime in India, and in many other developing countries, relate mainly to the Industrial sector in terms of expansion of markets and technological modernization. Generally, the standard literature on the implications of these changes in the industrial sector is not gender specific, and it coexists with a women-focused literature the burden of which is often to present women as victims of the changes in the policy regime. However, the existing diversity in the nature of different industries on the one hand and firms within an industry on the other, the implications of the changes are likely to differ at the micro level where disaggregation by gender assumes importance.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The book is about Real Estate development for commercial gain. It introduces the main subjects in Real Estate Development: Town and Regional Planning, Development environment and markets, Development economics, Packaging of developments, Professional team, Marketing, Funding, Construction management, Asset management and Appraisal of developments. The book gives an account of key indicators for successful developments and how to complete developments successfully. Great emphasis is made in developing for profit and ensuring that the development process creates value that can be realised in positive returns from selling the development. An internationl perspective is given in the book to ensure that the principles are adaptable to most developed and developing countries.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.