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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Business plans"”.
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The Perceptions of Selected University Administrators on Economic and Associated Decision-Making Factors Related to Institutional Involvement in Distance Education
… and the economic readiness criteria and business plan components necessary for institutions to be strategically successful in distance education. Data were collected via an online questionnaire from a sample of 151 Carnegie Foundation Classified Doctoral/Research Institutions–Extensive. …
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Factors influencing the adoption of whole farm plans : a Wairarapa case study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Applied Science in Agricultural Extension at Massey University
… programme. This programme relies on whole farm plans (Whole Farm Business Plans) as the core tool to address erosion on hill country farms. Several regional councils in New Zealand, like Horizons, rely on whole farm plans and continue to seek ways to achieve a high level of voluntary adoption by …
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Institutional forces and the written business plan: the case of technology entrepreneurs in South Africa
… the investment in the creation of a business plan should lead to some economic advantage in terms of measurable business value. Conversely, the absence of a business plan should lead to poor performance of the young enterprise. Given the ubiquity of business plans, the de facto …
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Potential applications of the natural design of internal explosion chambers in the bombardier beetle (Carabidae, Brachinus)
… with implementation strategies and proposed business plans.
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Current Public Relations Status in China.
… information and guidance to make strategic business plans and implement them in China effectively.</p>
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Contested codes : toward a social history of Napster
… as "Napster" have been inscribed into laws, business plans, and purchasing decisions while others have been pushed to the fringes. This paper examines how and why certain assumptions about Napster gained consensus value whereas others did not. The analytical approach involves an examination …
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Quantifying the economic and commercial potential of a high strength, low thermal coefficient super-alloy
… to the market, and on this basis, explore business strategies in which the value of the technology could be realised. The quantitative values assigned to the selected application as a saw blade in saw mills is optimistic in the perspective of the saw mill owner. However, business strategies …
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Technology migration and disruption : a case study of the solid state lighting industry
… platform, basic foundations of several possible business plans lay the groundwork for the next steps of a firm considering entry into the SSL industry. Finally, lessons for managers participating in rapidly innovating industries are discussed.
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Appreciating an engaged Alberta Health : increasing employee engagement in Alberta Health using appreciative inquiry
… and exchanges; and (d) engage employees in business planning processes, including the divisional business plans that are separate from the broader government planning cycle.
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Value co-creation between SME suppliers and large customers in the UK organic food sector.
… how value is co-created through interaction in business relationships. In this connection and in the context of larger customers and small and medium-sized suppliers’ (SMEs) dyad, this study identifies the areas of collaboration, how value is co-created and the respective co-created value. This …
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Keystone Law: A Study into the Characteristics and Implications of Change in an International Platform Law Firm
… twenty years or so and the Keystone model of business has grown, such that in three years’ time it is estimated that over 25% of lawyers will be employed in such firms (Codex Edge, 2022). This work-based project considers two groups of current Keystone lawyers who joined the firm approximately …
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A tale of two regions – comparative analysis of maritime security in East and West Africa
… for regional cooperation and for maritime business plans that aim at reaping the benefits of the ‘blue economy’, increasingly recognised in East and West Africa.
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A study on how franchisees finance their owner's contribution when buying a franchise
… relationships and delays in personal and/or business plans. In conclusion, in attempting to address these challenges highlighted by participants, recommendations are made to all stakeholders on how to overcome some of the challenges identified.
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Blockchain from farm to fork - a new business model for tracing local South African market food supply chains using blockchain technology
… focuses on a developed case study involving a business model that makes use of blockchain technology to track the produce supply chain of a local South African farmer's market, the Oranjezicht City Farm Market. The research analyses existing literature surrounding food supply chain management …
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A business plan for StartupChina / an incubator for Chinese E-commerce start-ups
StartupChina is a Business Accelerator for e-commerce startups in China focusing on B2B opportunities and technology companies that support the e-commerce revolution. The key to understanding StartupChina's opportunity is to examine the current divide separating the venture capital community from …
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Is Morocco an attractive destination for foreign investors looking to invest in the residential real estate segment?
… and social reforms aimed at improving the business climate and solidifying the economic indicators. Morocco's structural reforms share the objective of positioning the country as an attractive investment destination. The impact of these reforms has been felt in many sectors particularly …
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The role of venture capital funding on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lusaka, Zambia: a case study.
… include the development of growth-centric business plans, utilising venture capital funding to enhance investor confidence, investment in financial management training, especially for start-ups, and implementing initiatives to increase awareness of the benefits of venture capital funding in …
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Impact of technology adoption as a key growth contributor for women micro businesses in Malaysia
Nowadays, technology evolution is essential for business growth. However, there are still loopholes in adopting technology in microbusinesses, especially amongst women microentrepreneurs. Less exposure to knowledge and experience has deterred them from adopting technology. This study examines the …
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Performance Measurement Using IRI and Collision Rates in the Province of Alberta
… the floor of the legislature. Subsequent annual business plans refer to the IRI and rehabilitation programs are developed on the basis of threshold values of IRI that are defined as good (<1.5), fair (1.5-1.9) or poor (>1.9). In this study, the definition of `good' (equal to IRI<1.5 in the …
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