What is meant by merit goods?
Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies
Merit goods are basically products which are considered to have some sort of intrinsic value. However, such a broad definition may be inadequate and ambiguous, neglecting the complexities: For instance, what kind of “value” must it possess for it to be considered a merit good? To what...
The study and research of different fields of certified financial planning
Tutorials/exercises - 22 pages - Finance
Every body has dreams, dreams for themselves, dreams for their families, To fulfill these one needs to back up earnings by investing wisely. Most people work hard and earn money but when it comes to financial planning and actually going ahead with it they don't care much. Every one is different,...
A closer examination of the phenomenon of globalization and its affect on India
Tutorials/exercises - 117 pages - Economy general
The term "globalization" has acquired considerable emotive force. Some view it as a process that is beneficial—a key to future world economic development—and also inevitable and irreversible. Others regard it with hostility, even fear, believing that it increases inequality within and...
The impact of Foreign Direct Investment on the retail industry in India
Dissertation - 102 pages - Finance
Retailing is the largest private industry in India and second largest employer after agriculture. Retailers not only provide consumers with a wide variety of products, but also a wide range of complementary services such as assurance of products delivery which can lead to more informed choice and...
Sensory marketing - using the 5 track senses
Essay - 15 pages - Services marketing
Almost our entire understanding of the world is experienced through our senses. Our senses are our link to memory and can tap right into emotion. A bright fresh spring day has a particular smell to it. Manufacturers try to bottle this feeling of life's renewal. Then the marketers use the...
Can we have a world government?
Essay - 5 pages - International relations
To answer the question “Can we have world government”, we must understand two questions: one is “What would be the use and necessity of a world government”; the other one is “In what extent would it be possible?” “A government is a system, form or organization...
Cultural differences in management
Essay - 31 pages - Management
As we have come to a world of economic globalization, more and more companies are working in an international approach. Globalization incites a multitude of situations and intercultural relations. The company is therefore faced with an assimilation of a lot of knowledge on the countries where it...
Describe and analyse the different minority groups in PRC and how they interact with the main 'Han" government
Essay - 3 pages - Modern history
“The greatest force is common blood. The Chinese belong to the yellow race because they come from the blood stock of the yellow race. The blood of ancestors is transmitted by heredity down through the race, making blood kinship a powerful force”, said Sun Yatsen in 1927. Today the...
Polythene industry of Europe
Essay - 38 pages - Business strategy
Polythene is one of the most widely used materials today. It has permeated practically every aspect and walk of life. From the positive to the negative its always there, the positive being some of the products made from it that uphold essential functions in various industries and the negative...
World organic foods market & export potentials of Indian exporters
Thesis - 12 pages - Economy general
The world economy is showing signs of a stable growth. The trading pattern is going through a sea change as the dominance of US economy over the world is reducing. The world is divided into 3 major trading compartments like, US & allied countries, EU, & Asia. India's performance in international...
Analysis of the Indian banking sector
Dissertation - 38 pages - Finance
This project focuses on the recent scenario of the Indian banking sector. To analyze the industry's growth and position, we have divided it into three sections. In the first section we have studied the Indian economy; second section is on banking industry in India; and the third section is the...
A presentation on some of the key points about Standard Chartered Bank
Presentation - 39 pages - Services marketing
This presentation will begin with an review of the business activities of Standard Chartered before going over the the launch and its subsequent expansion. The presentation will then move over to consumer and wholesale banking in which there will be a brief mention of the starting of the Vietnam...
Risk management in the asset management industry (risk measurement techniques): An evaluation of 'value at risk' tools
Tutorials/exercises - 112 pages - Finance
This Report is divided into two parts. Part I is introductory in nature containing brief profiles of global and Indian mutual fund industries, risk and the mutual fund industry, theoretical aspects of risk management process and various concepts associated with measurement of risks in...
Foreign institutional investors and the stock exchange
Thesis - 28 pages - Economy general
India has struggled financially since independence, experiencing slow economic growth and economic setbacks due to climatic extremes or political disturbances. The country has been gradually transforming its economic base from agrarian to industrial and commercial. Under British rule in the 19th...
Reviewing laws after September 11th
Thesis - 11 pages - International relations
After 9/11 attacks the law making bodies all over the world observed a tremendous alter in their playback, these changes mostly affected the legal documents for those who took down the laws imposed by the legislative bodies. In another way you can say that these changes made the local governments...
The measurement of information technology literacy: A case of Thai graduates
Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Computer science
The main objectives of this research are to develop a measurement tool for determining information technology literacy (ITL) and to assess the ITL of Thai graduates. ITL in this study is categorized into three components: fundamental knowledge, skills, and applications. The study consists of two...
The development of emerging markets over the past 20 years
Thesis - 7 pages - Economy general
In 2007, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in emerging countries was over 50% of global GDP. Today, the world is divided into four categories of countries: rich countries, those with average income and rapid growth, those with average income and slow growth, and poor countries. Emerging markets...
The growing impact of operational risks and its application to banks
Dissertation - 70 pages - Finance
Since their implementation in the banks in January 2007, operational risks are considered a main point of the strategy of banks. Operational risks are defined as “the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events1.” The...
The modeling of the behavior of the international commercial negotiator
Dissertation - 82 pages - Services marketing
"Most of us negotiate Every Day" are the first words of the book "Creative Negotiating" by Stephen Kozicki. Whether it is supplies or international agreements, all cases are well prepared to negotiate a better price, a convenient delivery date or more favorable terms. Regarding the idea that...
Why is China so competitive? Measuring and explaining China's competitiveness
Essay - 36 pages - Economy general
In the first part of our paper we will present the theoretical background of the international trade. We will begin with the description of the evolution of the comparative advantage theories, and then continue with the competitive advantage theory. On this point it is important to mention that...
King Mongkut: Man, Myth, and Misrepresentation
Essay - 6 pages - Literature
Fewer stories of a Western encounter with the “Other” have been more popular than that of the English governess Anna Leonowens and King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam, now Thailand. The fascination began with the two books written by Anna herself, The English Governess at the Siamese Court...
Analyzing Corruption's Cost on Development: Mexico
Essay - 3 pages - Political science
Political corruption trickles down the entire social and economic skeleton of Mexico, or formally, The United Mexican States. The system of corruption is undoubtedly to blame for the state's lack of development- but to what extent? Starting with the state's most authoritative leaders and policy...
The economic power of the Chinese Diaspora
Essay - 6 pages - Economy general
China's economic growth is a much debated issue and is said to change the face of the world and presently world economic patterns are being reshaped. A couple of figures can easily help to understand how deep these changes are. Over the past 10 years, the Chinese economy grew by 10% a year on...
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and public contracts
Essay - 9 pages - International relations
The World Trade Organization aims at ensuring “harmony, freedom, equity and security” in trading activities. The organization has the institutional means to control the compatibility of national policies to its requirements. From financial to commercial items, all fields of legislation...
Business plan: Personal traveller - tourism in China
Business plan - 26 pages - Business strategy
Personal Traveler is a travel related service company which links with travel agencies in leading European markets in forming a customized package to fit the need of “third-age” foreign travelers in main Chinese cities. The venture will leverage on the sharp increase in tourism expected...
How has the rise of "militant Islam" affected politics in Indonesia?
Essay - 5 pages - Social sciences
Although nearly 90% of Indonesian population is Muslim, Islam and Islamic issues have not become central subjects of interest permeating Indonesian politics. In the past, Islam in Indonesia has usually been portrayed as moderate, pluralist and tolerant in contrasts to parts of the Middle East ....
The war on talent: Korn/Ferry International in China
Presentation - 16 pages - Human resources
With $452 million in global fee revenue, 474 consultants worldwide, 70 offices globally, and 4.4 million candidates in its database, Korn/Ferry has been successful due to the high quality, process and speed at which its consultants have placed candidates. In 1978, Korn/Ferry International...
Commodities trading in India
Dissertation - 52 pages - Economy general
Commodity Futures trading in India has a long history. The first commodity futures market appeared in 1875. But the new standardized form of trading in the Indian capital market is an attractive package for all the people who earn money through speculation by trading into FUTURES. It is a...
Standard Chartered Bank and human resource management
Thesis - 24 pages - Human resources
Standard Chartered Bank is a British bank headquartered in London with operations in more than seventy countries. It operates a network of over 1,700 branches and outlets (including subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures) and employs 73,000 people. Despite its British base, it has few...
The effectiveness of the training and development program conducted at EXL Service.com (I) Pvt Ltd
Dissertation - 43 pages - Business strategy
Indian companies are walking up to the challenges thrown in by the market economy. To survive in this highly competitive scenario, managers are being pressured to improve quality, increase productivity, cut down waste & eliminate inefficiency. The collective effort of the employer and the...
