It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

between these partial wholes is of prime importance. The whole contains within itself all the moments that it has overcome. Basically, overcoming these partial wholes/ moments to reach the whole defines Hegel’s dialectical process. Evolution of ideas takes place through the dialectical process. Every idea, every thesis incubates its opposite – the anti-thesis. The conflict between the…

When using information systems, it is essential to ask, “What is the ethical and socially responsible course of action?” A MODEL FOR THINKING ABOUT ETHICAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL ISSUES Ethical, social, and political issues are closely linked. The ethical dilemma you may face as a manager of information systems typically is reflected in social and political debate. One way to think about these relationships is given in Figure 4-1. Imagine society as a more or less calm pond on a summer…

This is one way in which energy is transferred between organisms in an ecosystem. The energy is used for a number of life processes. In a food chain only around 10 per cent of the energy is passed on to the next level. The rest of the energy passes out of the food chain in a number of ways: 1. via heat energy 2. is used for life processes (for example movement) 3. uneaten parts that pass to decomposers 4. is excreted and passes to decomposers. As less energy is transferred at each level…

Gold margins are standardized because of adornment+ investment factor. However, quest for greater margins is driving diversification from gold jewellery products. Demand for gold jewellery remains very strong because of cultural traditions, Gold jewellery sales - for weddings, in particular - will continue to generate volume growth for jewellery retailers. Platinum and diamond jewellery sales will generate margin growth. The shift to more profitable diamond jewellery has been smooth because…

receive mobile-linked basic bank services by March 2012. The idea is to marry the country‘s 500-million-plus mobile phone network and basic financial services which are often not available in rural areas that have no bank branches. The National Payment Corporation of India, a not-for-profit company that provides low-cost infrastructure for providing payment services among banks, is helping formulate back-end technology solutions. These will link the person‘s mobile number to his no-frills bank…

century later. Dale Carnegie used to say that it was easier to make a million dollars than to put a phrase into the English language. How to Win Friends and Influence People became such a phrase, quoted, paraphrased, parodied, used in innumerable contexts from political cartoon to novels. The book itself was translated into almost every known written language. Each generation has discovered it anew and has found it relevant. Which brings us to the logical question: Why revise a book that has…

LSM The impact of intellectual property rights on preserving the competitive advantage. A case study of Apple Inc’s iPhones . Word Count: 14,014 Abstract The world today has rapidly developed into a services industry where knowledge is power. Knowledge provides means of acquiring newer technologies which then businesses can then use to create new products. In this context, IPRs become a valuable asset that firms can use strategically to lessen or prevent competition. IPRs are…

-1 INTRODUCTION BRAND The word “Brand” owes its origin to the Norwegian word “brand” which means to burn. Farmers used to put some identification mark on the body of the livestock to distinguish their possession. Products are what companies make, but customers buy brands. Therefore marketers resorted to branding in order to distinguish their offeringsfrom similar products and services provided by their competitors. Additionally, it carries an inherent assurance to the customers…

IS THE CASH TRANSFER A SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION? - A CASE STUDY OF LEAP PROGRAMME IN GHANA. THESIS SUBMITTED TO BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEGREE OF INTERNATIONAL MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTARTION BY KEVIN ELIKEM KOFIGAH SUPERVISOR: - PROFESSOR TU QIN 10TH JULY 2015 ABSTRACT Developing countries in their quest to lessen the harsh realities and incidence of poverty amongst…

2. INTRODUCTION India's luxury market is expanding and is is expected to cross the $10 billion-mark by 2014 boosted by a new class of wealthy termed as the 'closet customers' who have joined the traditionally rich contributing to higher luxury sales, as per ET report. According to the CII-IMRB report, as a result of the economic slowdown in 2013 has impacted the luxury market to a certain extent but by mid-2014 the market is expected to revive and continue its growth trajectory and grow at…