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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Frugality"”.
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Discretionary thrift at the bottom of the pyramid
… to save money on (behaviour associated with frugality). Thrift for low income consumers, especially in emerging market settings, is not considered discretionary; rather, it is portrayed as ‘necessary’ to ensure survival. This study followed a descriptive, quantitative design and surveyed 154 …
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Chinese Peasants on the Wheels of Change: Rural Reform and Its Impact in a Tianjin Village
… ritual display. Such values as simplicity and frugality that the socialist state had propagated with regard to ritual practices were no longer appropriate, now that the pursuit of material wealth was strongly encouraged by the state and conspicuous consumption was actively sought by most …
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The almost empty that Is full : a patient search in nature
… integrating the human living space with nature. Frugality, simplicity and synchronization of the environment heightens human experiences and purges excess energy. However, the contemporary trend of thinking has been one that views nature as sources of extraction, either scenically or resources …
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Ren Leadership: An Interpretive Biography of Bai Fangli
… trustworthiness [xin], fortitude [yong], and frugality [jian] and Western virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance, the second finding recognized that moral leadership is applicable to both Eastern and Western world views. The third finding describes an example of a moral leader …
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Ren Leadership: An Interpretive Biography of Bai Fangli
… trustworthiness [xin], fortitude [yong], and frugality [jian] and Western virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance, the second finding recognized that moral leadership is applicable to both Eastern and Western world views. The third finding describes an example of a moral leader …
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The idea of nature in the Daoist classic of Liezi
… Laozi and Zhuangzi’s ideas of simplicity, frugality and humility, but also shows an intriguing connection to certain mystic beliefs and practices. The notions of faith and belief in the correspondence between human and nature reflect the Liezi’s mystical and religious approach to the …
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One people, one nation, one Singapore: The construction of multiculturalism in Singapore
… values are established on principles of frugality and the emphasis on the family. Although these values are not entirely foreign to the Malay and Indian cultures, their perceptions on how the family operates may be different based on the Islam, Hindu or even Christian teachings. Although …
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Beyond “Data Thrifting”: An Investigation of Factors Influencing Research Data Reuse In the Social Sciences
… indeed influenced by different factors beyond frugality. More specifically, the more practical and social benefits social scientists perceive from reusing research data, the more likely they intended to reuse data. Similarly, peer and disciplinary influence had a positive effect on social …
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Frugal Innovation in Healthcare: Aligning Systematic Review, Patterns, and Factors for Diffusion in Developing Economies
… Herstatt (2016) identified three criteria for frugality: low cost, focus on core functionalities, and optimized performance level. For example, General Electric (GE), an American Conglomerate, invented a pocket sized ultrasound machine (Vscan) at the low cost of $15,000 that is battery …
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Effects of South Korean Market Liberalization on the South Korean Retail Market
South Korea is a country that is poor in natural resources and capital and remains behind many other nations in technological development; however, South Korea's unique development strategy has led its economy to high growth over the last three decades. During 1997, South Korea began to experience …